Regional Crops Educator

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials

• Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, County Partners and relevant Stakeholders through the reporting portal and verbal updates.

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

• 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

Division of Extension, Area 12 and Area 7 Administration are hiring for a Regional Crops Educator.

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $62,000 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 the summary of benefits for more information.

• Three or more years of 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)

• Writing Sample (see description below)

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.

A Regional Crops Educator often writes articles on current topics impacting the crops and soils industry. Articles are submitted to news outlets, posted to social media sites, and agriculture newspapers/magazines. In addition to your cover letter and resume, please submit a writing sample (approximately 500 - 1,200 words). Your writing should utilize research-based information to address a pressing issue you believe faces the crops and soils industry today.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.

Please 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 February 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (CST).

Pat Wagner
pat.wagner@wisc.edu
(608) 516-5540

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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