Regional Crops Educator

Extension has been working with farmers for more than 100 years and were diversifying our staffing portfolio to meet the evolving needs of our clientele. The Regional Crops Educator position is designed to work with crop producers and agribusiness professionals across a multi-county service area to solve production challenges and incorporate new research findings into outreach and educational materials that improve the efficiency and profitability of crop production.

The Regional Crops Educator will work with producers in their service area to identify needs and deliver research-based solutions to help them meet their goals. This position will cover Washington Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties.

The Regional Crops Educator will:

• Collaborate with Extension colleagues to identify needs and develop and maintain robust high-quality outreach education programs to find solutions to the most critical crop management issues facing Wisconsin producers.
• Develop and maintain a specific expertise related to crop production and management.
• Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience with developing and evaluating educational programming and a track record of building positive relationships.

The primary programming focus is Washington Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties; however programming may be conducted over a broader geographical area. The position location is flexible within the region and will be determined based on programmatic needs successful candidates preferences and availability of suitable space.

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location.

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 UW-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Institute addresses emerging issues related to Wisconsins agriculture and horticulture systems with research-based outreach to advance economically sustainable socially responsible and environmentally sound practices.

The Agriculture Institutes Crops and Soils Program works hand-in-hand with row crop forage fruit and vegetable producers to implement best practices for every aspect of the growing phase. The Crops and Soils program provides timely resources and information to help crop producers and their agricultural consultants manage crops efficiently and profitably.

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The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $62000 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:

• Three or more years relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated skills in interpreting utilizing and applying evidence-based information and research findings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal using a variety of methods and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

• Demonstrated experience with building diverse collaborative partnerships to accomplish goals.
• Strong interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills in a team setting.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated educational program development skills which include planning and implementing programs; evaluating learning experiences; and communicating program impact and value in both written and verbal formats for a variety of lay and other audiences as well as stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding experimental design statistical analysis and interpreting research data.
• Demonstrated ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool or leverage public and private funds in support of the Institutional mission.
• Demonstrated fiscal management skills.

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 September 3 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).

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Patricia Carroll (Hiring Manager)

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