Land Use Outreach Specialist

About the role

Land Use Outreach Specialist is an Academic Staff position (Regular) within the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) at UW‑Madison Division of Extension, serving the Natural Resource Institute and Community Development Institute. The role develops and delivers outreach programs on comprehensive planning and implementation tools for Wisconsin communities, collaborates with external partners and CLUE team members, and fosters relationships between Extension, local communities, and local governmental associations.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Researches, develops, and delivers outreach programs and materials to community members
• Delivers programs in both in‑person and virtual formats
• Evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• May assist with the center’s administration activities
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day‑to‑day activities
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• May assist with monitoring of outreach program budget spending

Requirements

Master’s degree in community planning, geography, soils, or related field with 3 years of professional planning experience; professional experience with comprehensive planning, zoning, or land division ordinances; excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Preferred: 5 years of professional planning experience; knowledge of Wisconsin planning and zoning context; previous outreach and extension experience; experience working with external partners; ability to work in a team environment; facilitation experience related to intergovernmental cooperation; grant writing and budget management.

Benefits

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.

Pay

Starting annual salary range: $58,000‑$65,000 (commensurate with education, related experience, and qualifications).

Schedule

Full‑time, 12‑month position.