Soil Fertility Outreach Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Soil Fertility Outreach Specialist advancing sustainable farming practices and soil fertility management in Wisconsin. Collaborating with farmers, stakeholders, and colleagues for effective educational outreach.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in soil fertility management and the ability to design and implement outreach programs that translate research into practical solutions. Builds strong relationships with diverse stakeholders to enhance program impact and facilitate effective communication.

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Soil Fertility ManagementOutreach Program DevelopmentInterpersonal Relationship SkillsEvidence-Based Research ApplicationEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Soil Fertility ManagementResearch InterpretationProgram DevelopmentDemonstration ImplementationOutreach Activities

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Stakeholder EngagementCommunity OutreachProgram ManagementDiverse Funding PortfolioTrust-Based Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with farmers and colleagues to develop and implement on-farm research, demonstrations, and outreach activities that engage the community in exploring innovative practices.
Design and maintain high-quality outreach programs that translate research findings into actionable solutions for the field.
Develop and maintain expertise related to soil fertility management.
Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders, technical advisors, and Extension colleagues to inform priorities and increase program impact.
Work with the Program Manager to facilitate programmatic efforts, maintain strategic direction, build partnerships and seek a diverse funding portfolio to support the work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or more years relevant professional experience
Education or experience with soil fertility
Strong interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills in a team setting
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous paid time off
competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
tax-advantaged savings accounts
participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund