Outreach Specialist - Green Bay

About the role

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. This is a part-time, 20-hour-a-week position, and the work schedule will require flexibility, including some nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in marketing, communications or public relations is preferred

Benefits

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.

Pay

The expected pay for this position is between $24.00 to $27.00 per hour. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

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 Green Bay, Wisconsin. Occasional workplace flexibility may be granted depending on business need.