Marketing, Development, & Alumni Manager

Working collaboratively with Institute leadership Extension colleagues campus partners including the Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association (WFAA) volunteers donors 4-H alumni and external stakeholders this position oversees advancement efforts that build visibility promote program impact foster lifelong engagement with 4-H and generate resources to support youth development programming across Wisconsin.

This multifaceted position is designed with responsibility prioritization:

• 4-H PYD Marketing & communications: 50%
• Development (donor engagement & events): 20%
• 4-H alumni engagement: 20%
• Public relations: 10%

This full-time dynamic position reports directly to the PYD Institute Administrative Assistant Director and is part of the PYD Institute Administrative Team. This position works closely with the PYD Institute Director the PYD Administrative Assistant Director the PYD Financial & Development Assistant and the WFAA Senior Director of Development for the Division of Extension. The successful candidate will be expected to actively and positively contribute to a collaborative team demonstrate highly effective teamwork skills meet deadlines provide leadership for student staff members in service to this positions responsibilities and attend events educational programs staff retreats and in-person meetings throughout the year.

Division of Extension headquarters are located within Madison WI with the preferred location at 3500 University Avenue but the position location is flexible and will be determined based on programmatic needs successful candidates preferences and availability of suitable space.

This position may require some work to be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely at an offsite non-campus work location. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA). A RWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.

This position has the possibility of working up to2days remote perExtensions Remote Work Policy.

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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Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UWMadison with residents and communities to address local statewide and national issues. We teach learn lead and serve transforming lives and communities.

The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective empathic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs camps and afterschool programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

The minimum annual (12 months) startingsalaryfor the position is $80000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( Qualifications:

• Five yearsof relevant professional experience in marketing and communications or philanthropy.
• Demonstrated leadership experience directing projects campaigns or teams with proven outcomes.
• Experience developing and implementing marketing communications fundraising or stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholder groups including alumni groups.

Bachelors degreein marketing & communications public relations nonprofit management or related fields such as business education youth development or community development.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process click the apply now button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please note when applying there will beonly one attachment field. You must uploadall your documents in the attachment field. Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting please click note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline is August 31 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).

Michele Blakeman (Human Resources)

Stuart Henn

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