Vegetable Educator

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Work with diversified vegetable producers and agribusiness professionals to solve production challenges and improve sustainability and resilience .

Posted 9/28/2026part-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vegetable crop production and management, with a strong focus on developing and delivering educational outreach programs. Proven ability to build trust-based relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to address crop management challenges.

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Vegetable Crop ProductionEducational Program DevelopmentEffective CommunicationCollaborative PartnershipsResearch Data Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Crop ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisGrant WritingFiscal Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

AgribusinessSustainabilityOutreach EducationExtension ServicesDiverse Backgrounds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with diversified vegetable producers and agribusiness professionals to solve production challenges and improve sustainability and resilience
Incorporate new research findings into outreach and educational materials
Identify needs and develop and maintain high-quality outreach education programs addressing crop management issues
Develop and maintain expertise in vegetable crop production and management
Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders
Collaborate with Extension and CALS colleagues, producers, technical advisors, researchers, and other stakeholders
Respond to timely management questions and facilitate two-way communication between producers and University researchers
Schedule and secure resources and communicate outreach program logistics
Report plans, activities, and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, County Partners, and stakeholders
Deliver, research, develop, and facilitate outreach program content and materials
Monitor outreach program budget spending as needed
Develop and evaluate curricula and programs and recommend improvements
Lead day-to-day implementation of programs, policies, and procedures involving staff, students, and community volunteers
Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or more years relevant professional experience in vegetable and/or annual specialty crop production systems
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
Demonstrated skills in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings
Bachelor's degree required in a field related to this position's focus
Valid driver's license and reliable independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or compliance with UW-Madison vehicle use authorization
Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance
Ability to navigate uneven ground during farm visits or field work
Ability to work outside in inclement weather
Applicants must ensure eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Preferred: experience building diverse collaborative partnerships; educational program development; experimental design, statistical analysis, and research data interpretation; grant writing; fiscal management; collaborative educational or outreach event organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits
Salary and certain benefits prorated at 80% FTE
Flexible work arrangement with possibility of working up to 2 days remotely per week