Ecological Restoration Outreach Coordinator

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Ecological Restoration Outreach Coordinator to enhance community engagement through education and volunteer programs. Key responsibilities include managing volunteer restoration efforts, fostering partnerships, and developing outreach initiatives for diverse audiences. The role emphasizes diversity and inclusion, aligning with the university's mission. The position is based in Madison, WI, with a starting salary of $48,107 annually.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an Ecological Restoration Outreach Coordinator to promote sustainable relationships between people and land through education and outreach. This role involves managing volunteer restoration programs, fostering partnerships, and developing outreach initiatives for diverse audiences. The coordinator will work closely with various teams to ensure meaningful engagement and program effectiveness. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized, aligning with the university's mission to create an inclusive community. Salary starts at $48,107 annually.
Salary:

Minimum $48,107 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

The UW-Madison Arboretum promotes ecologically sustainable
relationships between people and the land through research,
stewardship, education, and public engagement. Education and
outreach programs emphasize understanding the natural and cultural
history of Wisconsin, basic ecological principles, ecological
restoration, and connections between people and nature.

The Restoration Outreach Coordinator is a member of the Arboretum's
Education unit and reports to the Education Program Manager. The
person in this role will work closely with the Volunteer Program
Manager, Land Care Manager, and Community Education Coordinator, as
well as naturalist educators and volunteers. The unit creates and
facilitates programs that are science-based, accessible, and
meaningful to diverse audiences, while addressing the realities of
a changing world. Our outreach targets varied audiences at the
Arboretum and in our broader community.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Direct activities associated with the Arboretum's volunteer
ecological restoration work party program, including working with
the Volunteer Program Manager to recruit and train volunteers,
scheduling volunteers and staff, working with Land Care Manager to
identify work party locations and activities, and coordinating
purchasing and maintenance of work party tools and supplies.

- Maintain and strengthen partnerships between the Arboretum and
campus and community organizations around the topics of ecological
restoration and ecological literacy.

- Develop, promote, and facilitate outreach programming related to
ecological restoration for Arboretum audiences.

- Contribute to Education Unit strategy and planning.

Responsibilities: Organizes the development and delivery of
outreach programs, including the responsibility for staffing.
Assists with policy development and organizes resources to promote
stable and productive relationships between the university and
local community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs,
facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.
• 20% Directs the implementation of program policies and
procedures
• 25% Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external
partnerships to promote the outreach program
• 25% Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of
an outreach program
• 20% Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and
student and community volunteers
• 10% Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new
outreach program development

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for
UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect
the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience,
status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We
commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching,
research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked
goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by
creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every
background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve
Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please
visit: Diversity and
Inclusion

Education:

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:

- 3 years of relevant work experience in ecological restoration,
environmental education, or related field.

- Professional experience coordinating the work of volunteers,
students, and/or staff.

- Knowledge of native and invasive plants.

- Knowledge of common ecological restoration methods.

- Experience conducting ecological restoration or vegetation
management work using tools such as loppers, hand saws, hand
removal, and herbicides.

- Ability to behave and communicate in a manner that promotes and
fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation with co-workers,
supervisors, students, volunteers, and visitors.

- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and problem
solve.

- Written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

- Experience leading ecological restoration events for volunteers,
students, and/or staff.

- Experience facilitating environmental education or ecology-based
outreach programming using an inquiry-based approach for both
adults and youth.

- Knowledge of southern Wisconsin ecosystems, including native and
invasive plants.

- Leadership development experience with volunteers, students,
and/or staff.

- Familiarity with citizen science projects.

- Familiarity working with (1) Microsoft Office and Google-Suite,
(2) Cloud-based communication, (3) project management tools, (4)
GIS and mapping tools.

- Multi-language proficiency a plus; Spanish proficiency
preferred.

Additional Information

- Must pass a Position of Trust with Access to Vulnerable
Populations background check periodically.

- Must complete Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
training periodically.

- This position will require occasional evening and weekend work to
facilitate outreach and volunteer programming.

- This position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds and
transport supplies and equipment for outdoor and off-site programs.
Outdoor work sometimes occurs over long distances, over rough
terrain, and in inclement weather.

License/Certification:

Required

Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management
Standards

Required

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (can be completed after
hire)

Required

Pesticide Applicator - State Licensure (can be completed after
hire)

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

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.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will
be required to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the
application process. Please ensure that your resume and cover
letter outline how you meet the minimum and preferred
qualifications. If selected as a finalist, you will be asked to
supply three references, which include a current supervisor.
References will not be collected and contacted until a finalist has
been selected.

Don't meet every single preferred qualification mentioned? If
you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't
align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we
encourage you to apply. You may be the candidate we are looking
for!

Contact:

Josh Goldman

josh.goldman@wisc.edu

608-890-4612

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further
information.

Official Title:

Outreach Program Coordinator(OE005)

Department(s):

A34-OVCR/ARBORETUM/ARBORETUM

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

310478-AS

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