Natural Resources Water Educator
Job Location:
Wisconsin Rapids, WI - USA
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Job Summary
The Natural Resources Water Educator designs delivers and evaluates research-based educational programming and services aligned with the positions programmatic focus in Wood County. Initial programming focus will include:
Building and strengthening partnerships among farmers residents watershed organizations conservation partners educators and local officials to advance collaborative community-driven water resource solutions.
Providing research-based education outreach and public engagement on water quality water quantity conservation practices groundwater issues and other emerging water resource topics.
Supporting and coordinating watershed-based conservation initiatives including producer-led watershed groups by facilitating collaboration and sustaining momentum toward shared goals.
Helping communities identify and implement effective water resource solutions by connecting them with resources funding opportunities technical expertise and innovative conservation approaches.
Serving as a local water resource leader and trusted source of information by identifying emerging issues fostering informed dialogue and connecting community needs with Extension expertise.
The main office for this position is located in Wisconsin Rapids WI and the primary programming focus is Wood County.
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 to 2 days remote per week.
This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.
Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.
Ability to lift educational equipment up to 25 pounds with assistance
- May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
- Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
- Leads the implementation of programs policies and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
- Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
- Researches develops and facilitates outreach program content and materials
- Identifies promotes and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
- Communicates plans activities and achievements to Program Managers partners and relevant stakeholders
- Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
The Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute Wood County is hiring for a Natural Resources Water Educator.
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 minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $60795 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review thesummary of benefitsfor more information.
At least 2 years work experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
Ability to communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally) using a variety of methods and technology
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
Knowledge of water resources watersheds aquatic ecosystems groundwater water quality conservation practices and natural resource stewardship principles
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members schools government agencies nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders
A combination of at least 3 years of relevant work experience in the area of programming and service delivery such as water quality civic engagement adult education and outreach organizational development and other collaborative partner-accountable experiences
Demonstrated success in developing delivering and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques methods and modes
Experience planning implementing and/or evaluating civic engagement leadership and organizational development and watershed planning with community groups
Knowledge of local state and federal water resource policies programs and regulations
Familiarity with stormwater management watershed protection lake and stream ecology groundwater management or agricultural conservation practices
Experience using GIS data visualization environmental monitoring tools or field sampling techniques
Bachelors degree in a field that relates to the responsibilities of this position including but not limited to natural/water resource management agriculture extension hydrogeology soil science agronomy rural sociology environmental science or other closely related fields
A Masters degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
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 be only one attachment field. You must upload all 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. Additionally UWMadisoncannotemployF-1STEM OPTExtension participants because UWMadison does not meet the E-Verify employer requirement.
Application Deadline is October 18 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).
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