As a member of the Community Development Institute in the program area of Community Economic Development the Housing Educator designs delivers and evaluates research-based educational programming and services aligned with the positions programmatic focus: using a community-driven approach to address local community housing needs in an effort to improve economic resiliency and overall quality of life. Ongoing efforts in coordination with Bayfield County will include:
Assessing housing market-related dynamics such as demand supply inputs (e.g. building supplies labor interest rates) population change workforce needs housing development strategies and how these dynamics lead to different needs outcomes and appropriate goals.
Providing guidance to communities as they navigate the complexities of housing development (e.g. dynamics between community developers and funders; coordination of public-private interests and investments; pulling and supplying necessary data to inform grant applications housing policies and development decisions).
Building organizational capacity among local governments to address emerging housing needs.
Developing regional collaborations partnerships and educational responses (e.g. workshops peer networks facilitated processes) that meet these challenges and focus on working with state local and tribal agencies to address housing challenges through community-led processes.
Housing is a crucial element of community economic development with many complex considerations from affordability to quality to diversity and is a central issue to the attraction and retention of community members. This position will emphasize helping communities navigate and coordinate housing development processes in partnership with the Bayfield County Community Development Educator Bayfield County Administration WHEDA and other organizations and local governments. Initial focus will include:
Implementing community-based solutions and programs to support housing initiatives including: small developer engagement cross-community coordination for new/scattered development addressing housing-focused zoning needs and responding to housing development inquiries.
Supporting communities through the process of identifying development needs and target populations engaging developers issuing RFPs etc.
Developing communication strategies to build equitable community awareness and fluency around housing needs and solutions.
The main office for this position is located in Washburn WI and the primary programming focus is Bayfield County;however some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location.
This position is part-time 50%
This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
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Division of Extension Bayfield County is hiring for a Bayfield County Housing Educator.
UW-Madisons Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local statewide and national issues improving lives through research-based education fostering partnerships and action and facilitating positive impacts.
The Extension Institute of Community Development provides educational programming to assist leaders communities and organizations realize their fullest potential. We work with communities to build the vitality that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives of their residents. We educate in leadership development organizational development food systems community economic development local government education and much short the Community Development Institute plants and cultivates the seeds for thriving communities and organizations.
The Community Economic Development Program promotes local economic well-being and quality of life in Wisconsin communities. We work with and support community economic development practitioners and organizations tribal and governmental entities and business and nonprofit organization and help gain access to the information research education and technical assistance necessary to make informed decisions.
The minimum annual (12 months) full-time starting salary for the position is
$59603but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This is a part-time position which means actual salary earned will be prorated based on FTE (full-time status). At 50% FTE the person hired can expect to receive 50% of the advertised salary. Please note that some benefits such as paid time off will be prorated by appointment percentage.
Work experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
Demonstrated skills in interpreting utilizing and applying evidence-based information and research findings
Ability to foster and contribute to a positive work climate and effective teamwork and collaboration with colleagues advisory groups audiences and partners
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
Three or more years of professional experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
Experience managing multiple tasks timelines and schedules while maintaining high quality work
Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments
Bachelors degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
Masters degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
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