Director & UW Extension Specialist – Extension Lakes
Quick answer
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point College of Natural Resources is hiring a senior Director & UW Extension Specialist (Stevens Point, WI) paying $74,000 - $85,000 per year to lead the Extension Lakes program.
- Role
- Director & UW Extension Specialist – Extension Lakes
- Organization
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point College of Natural Resources
- Location
- Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $74,000 - $85,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point is seeking a Director & UW Extension Specialist to lead the Extension Lakes program, a statewide collaborative outreach and engagement unit.
What you'll do
- Lead statewide lakes outreach, education, and programming
- Build partnerships with lake organizations, communities, agencies, educators, and natural resource professionals
- Support lake management, watershed education, aquatic invasive species programming, and other critical water resource issues
- Provide leadership in program planning, fiscal management, and personnel supervision
- Connect students, research, education, and communities to address real-world natural resource challenges
- Help lead the annual Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention and represent Extension Lakes at local, regional, and national levels
What it takes
- 2 - 4 years of experience
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Experience in outreach and engagement
- Knowledge of lake management, watershed education, and aquatic invasive species programming
- Ability to connect students, research, education, and communities to address real-world natural resource challenges
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $74,000 - $85,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 2 - 4 years of experience, a Master's degree in a relevant field, strong leadership and management skills, experience in outreach and engagement, knowledge of lake management, watershed education, and aquatic invasive species programming, and the ability to connect students, research, education, and communities to address real-world natural resource challenges.
How or by when to apply?
Apply today via Workday Director and Extension Specialist, indicating that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
How to apply
Apply directly on University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point College of Natural Resources's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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