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Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Outreach Specialist NE
Job Summary:
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is a statewide service with a robust local presence. In this role, you will report to the Regional Manager and work closely with a team of statewide Outreach Specialists from across the state. Your work will help ensure that WPR is an integral part of the local community. In this job, you will help plan and manage details of all external activities including events, community engagement and a regional e-newsletter. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, demonstrate an open-mindedness for growth and be able to work in independent and collaborative settings, as well as represent WPR professionally in public.
This is a part-time, 20-hour-a-week position.
This position is Ongoing/Renewable.
This person is expected to support regional events. As such, the work schedule will require flexibility and will be determined after hire. Some nights and weekends will be required.
This position requires work be performed in-person at Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Occasional workplace flexibility may be granted depending on business need.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally needed. Ability to work outside in inclement weather may be needed.
Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.
Similar vacancies are being announced simultaneously in Green Bay under JR10012926 and in Wausau under JR10012962.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
- Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
- Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the 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
- May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
Department: Wisconsin Public Media/Wisconsin Public Radio/Eau Claire
Compensation: The expected pay for this position is between $24.00 to $27.00 per hour. Actual pay will depend 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate internally within an organization.
- Demonstrated organizational skills including the ability to work within tight deadlines and manage details.
- Valid Driver’s License that meets UW Risk Management Standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience in the area of outreach, engagement or event planning.
- Experience using cloud-based technology (Google, Zoom, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience developing external partnerships.
Education: Bachelor’s degree with a focus in marketing, communications or public relations is preferred.
How to Apply:
Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. The following must be received for your application to be complete: 1) A cover letter referring to your related work experience, 2) A resume detailing your educational and professional background.
Contact Information:
Fred Schulze, fred.schulze@wisc.edu, +1-608-262-4722
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