AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator

Position Overview

The AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator position is designed to provide outreach and support for programs that promote safety and health for Wisconsin farm businesses.

The Outreach Program Coordinator will organize and maintain the development and delivery of the AgrAbility of Wisconsin Project and the Youth Tractor and Machinery Safety Program by:
- Overseeing public awareness by updating and maintaining marketing materials, updating and maintaining websites, and presenting information about the programs at events.
- Providing customer service to the programs by communicating with consumers and professionals.
- Preparing annual reports and attending meetings in support of both programs.
- Work with the Program Manager to facilitate programmatic efforts, maintain strategic direction, build partnerships, and seek a diverse funding portfolio to support the work.

Responsibilities

Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Program Manager, partners and relevant stakeholders
- Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
- Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development
- Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program
- Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
- Three or more years of relevant professional experience;- Demonstrated skills in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings;- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, through a variety of technologies;- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

Preferred Qualifications:
- Education or experience with farm/agriculture/tractor or machinery safety, Occupational Therapy, Safety and Health, Agriculture or Life Sciences Communication, Agricultural Education, Marketing, Biological Systems Engineering.
- Strong interpersonal relationships and problem-solving skills in a team setting.
- Demonstrated experience with building diverse, collaborative partnerships.
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience related to Wisconsin or North Central US agriculture.

Education:
- Required Education
- Two-year associate’s degree in a field related to this position’s focus

Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to this position's focus

Benefits Offered

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;competitive insurances and savings accounts;retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

Compensation/Salary

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $59,603 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

How to Apply

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, please visit out website. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

Application deadline: January 14, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.