"AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator"

Job Details

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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Outreach Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator position is designed to provide outreach and support for programs that promote safety and health for Wisconsin farm businesses.

The Outreach Program Coordinator will:

• Organize and maintain the development and delivery of the AgrAbility of Wisconsin Project and the Youth Tractor and Machinery Safety Program by:
• Overseeing public awareness by updating and maintaining marketing materials, updating and maintaining websites, and presenting information about the programs at events.
• Providing customer service to the programs by communicating with consumers and professionals.
• Preparing annual reports and attending meetings in support of both programs.
• Work with the Program Manager to facilitate programmatic efforts, maintain strategic direction, build partnerships, and seek a diverse funding portfolio to support the work.

The minimum FTE will be 30 hours (75%) but the FTE is variable and the actual FTE will be determined at the time of hire.

Statewide Location
Division of Extension headquarters are located within Madison, WI but the position location is flexible and will be determined based on programmatic needs, successful candidate’s preferences, and availability of suitable space.

Partial Remote
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 Extension's Remote Work Policy.

Travel Expectations
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.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Program Manager, partners and relevant stakeholders
• Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
• Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development
• Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program
• Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures

Department

UW-Madison’s 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.

About the Institute

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

Additional Department Details

The Farm Management Program is part of the Division of Extension’s Agriculture Institute and works with the agriculture community to develop research-based information, resources and tools that help inform decisions for profitable, healthy farm businesses. Agriculture is central to a prosperous Wisconsin, contributing over $100 billion annually to our state’s economy and nearly 12% of our state’s employment, providing over 435,000 jobs.

Compensation

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $59,603 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Benefits
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 (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

Required Qualifications

• 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, through a variety of technologies;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Education or experience with farm/agriculture/tractor or machinery safety, Occupational Therapy, Safety and Health, Agriculture or Life Sciences Communication, Agricultural Education, Marketing, Biological Systems Engineering.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and problem-solving skills in a team setting.
• Demonstrated experience with building diverse, collaborative partnerships.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience related to Wisconsin or North Central US agriculture.

Education

Required Education
Two-year associate’s degree in a field related to this position’s focus

Preferred Education
Bachelor's degree in a field related to this position's focus

How to Apply

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" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

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.

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.

The application deadline is 11:59pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Contact Information

Trisha Wagner
trisha.wagner@wisc.edu
(608) 263-4176