Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources and FFA Consultant

Position Summary

This position within the WI Department of Public Instruction provides statewide leadership, supervision, coordination, and consultation related to the improvement of elementary and secondary agriculture, food, and natural resources education (AFNR) and contemporary career and technical education (CTE) programs. This includes program and professional development and improvement activities conducted with (1) teachers, administrators and others from Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Cooperative Educational Services Agencies (CESAs), Wisconsin Technical College (WTC) districts, and universities; (2) related state, regional, and national career and technical education organizations; (3) the business community, and (4) the FFA career and technical student organization. 

Responsibilities include providing leadership and technical assistance in the development, implementation, and evaluation of agriculture education curriculum and student assessment; in-service and pre-service professional development for educators; DPI liaison with related state agencies and associations; program improvement “policy” and “best practices” development; provision of direct consultation to local school districts and teacher training institutions; monitoring of Career and Technical education programs, equity, diversity and civil rights compliance, and implementation of both state and federal laws/regulations affecting career and technical education. The consultant will contribute to the mission, strategic plan, specific projects, accountability, and the success of the Career and Technical Education Section, the division, the bureau, and the department.

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Salary Information

This position is in the Education Consultant classification. Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $35.00-48.50 per hour (approximately $72,800 - $100,880 per year). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. This position is in pay schedule 13, range 02. A one-year probationary period will be required.

This position offers excellent benefits. The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Job Details

Remote Work: This position allows for up to 100% remote work within the State of Wisconsin, with the expectation that the employee maintains secure, high-speed internet access. Remote work from neighboring states may be approved only in very rare and limited circumstances. Please note that remote work arrangements may be rescinded at any time based on business needs, and employees may occasionally be required to report to a Wisconsin work location on short notice.

Travel and Hours: In-state travel is expected to occur about once per month. Out-of-state travel is expected to occur approximately twice per year. Occasional evening and weekend hours for WI FFA events are expected (about 15 hours/month).

Headquarters: The position is headquartered at 201 W. Washington Ave. in Madison, WI, and employees are required to report there on their first day of employment. The incumbent will be expected to attend monthly in-person meetings for collaboration and connection. In addition, the employee may need to report to their headquarter location as operational needs require. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee’s headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.).

Pre-hire Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Legal Authorization: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications

Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.

A minimally qualified applicant must have experience with all the below:

• Implementing multiple of the following in an Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) related program: 
  • Developing and aligning educational standards
  • Designing and enhancing curriculum
  • Improving instructional practices
  • Creating and utilizing assessments
  • Conducting program evaluations
  • Establishing and expanding career pathways
• Providing leadership or assistance in the development or implementation of dual enrollment programs
• Performing a leadership/coordination role with the FFA organization

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience:

• Performing a leadership/coordination role with a work-based learning program (i.e., a program that supports career awareness/development/preparation)
• Managing a grant (e.g., providing grant oversight, writing for grants, managing a grant budget, etc.) or serving as a grant reviewer
• Developing relationships/partnerships with business/industry representatives, community-based organizations, or business-related associations/organizations
• Developing or supporting equity and inclusion initiatives (e.g., developing/providing feedback on policies/practices, advocating for or implementing equity and inclusion initiatives, participating in committees/groups, participating in Civil Rights Compliance Reviews, etc.)

How To Apply
Apply online by 11:59pm CST on Monday, February 16, 2026 at https://wj.wi.gov/19830.