Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement

Wisconsin Sea Grant is hiring an Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Aquatic Sciences Center, home to Wisconsin Sea Grant and the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute.

About the role

The Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement leads programs in connecting science with communities—translating research into action to support healthy freshwater resources, informed decision-making, and resilient coastal communities. This role shapes the future of Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, groundwater, wetlands, and Great Lakes, and supports the communities that rely on these waters.

Closing date: Aug 23, 2026