Outreach Specialist - Green Bay
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is a statewide service with a robust local presence. In this role, you will report to the Regional Manager and work closely with a team of statewide Outreach Specialists from across the state. Your work will help ensure that WPR is an integral part of the local community. In this job, you will help plan and manage details of all external activities including events, community engagement and a regional e-newsletter. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, demonstrate an open-mindedness for growth and be able to work in independent and collaborative settings, as well as represent WPR professionally in public.
This is a part-time, 20-hour-a-week position.
This position is Ongoing/Renewable.
This person is expected to support regional events. As such, the work schedule will require flexibility and will be determined after hire. Some nights and weekends will be required.
This position requires work be performed in-person at Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Occasional workplace flexibility may be granted depending on business need.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally needed. Ability to work outside in inclement weather may be needed.
Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. Visit Driver Authorization (click on “Become an authorized driver"; then click on “Required criteria”). [https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/.](https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/)
Similar vacancies are being announced simultaneously in Eau Claire under JR10012900 and in Wausau under JR10012962. If you are interested and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for the Outreach Specialist - Eau Claire and/or the Outreach Specialist - Wausau positions.
The deadline for this position is August 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
For full position description and application instructions, please visit: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/outreach-specialist-green-bay-green-bay-wisconsin-united-states
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Station/Company Name : Wisconsin Public Radio
Contact Name : Fred Schulze
Contact Email : fred.schulze@wisc.edu
Location : Green Bay
Application Information : Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents.
The following must be received for your application to be complete. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position:
1) A cover letter referring to your related work experience,
2) A resume detailing your educational and professional background.
Failure to follow these application instructions will result in applications receiving less competitive consideration.
We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind your cover letter and/or resume should address your experience and how it relates to the position qualifications. The application reviews will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to the first-round interviews.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Semi-finalists will be asked to participate in a short writing assessment. Since this position is responsible for the regular newsletter as well as working with various venue and artist payment contracts, strong attention to detail and wording is required. The writing samples and application materials will be assessed for spelling and grammar.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.
Expiration Date : 8/25/2026
