What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rural Sustainability Specialist position at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation?
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Position Description
Position Title: Rural Sustainability Specialist
Department: Business & Community Development
Reports to: Senior Director, Office of Rural Prosperity
Positio Position(s) Supervised: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Rural Sustainability Specialist will be responsible for overseeing community engagement, outreach and technical assistance in collaboration with the Resilience and Prosperity in Rural Northern Wisconsin program. The Rural Sustainability Specialist will play a key role in advancing our mission to improve access to sustainable energy technologies across rural and Tribal communities as WEDC works to build an Economy for All. This project-based, benefits-eligible role is not to exceed thirty-six (36) months.
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Responsibilities
The Rural Sustainability Specialist will spend a majority of their time in these activities:
- Manage community relationships with Bayfield County, municipal partners, and with the Red Cliff Tribe.
- Collaborate with the program leadership team to identify opportunities for community engagement and resource navigation for participating communities.
- Develop technical assistance tools and provide project planning support that share learnings from the Resilience and Prosperity in Rural Northern Wisconsin program with rural and Tribal communities across the state.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to provide technical assistance on sustainable energy solutions across rural Wisconsin.
- Monitor and implement an annual work plan to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Engage with team members with a high level of trust, commitment, and accountability toward our common goals.
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and funding programs related to rural clean energy initiatives.
- Represent the organization at meetings, events, and conferences to promote rural and Tribal sustainability efforts and build strategic partnerships.
- Oversee and provide periodic assessment reports of technical assistance efforts with a final report at the end of the grant period.
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Salary : $64,400 - $80,500
