Upham Woods Seasonal Outdoor Educator - U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI
About the Job
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Upham Woods Seasonal Outdoor
Educators are the primary programmatic personnel for Upham Woods in the
summer season. In that regard, this position is responsible for teaching
programming and recreational activities for user groups, interacting
with 4-H Youth educators and adult volunteers, other group leaders, and
care for programmatic, outpost and recreational equipment, which
includes the science center animals. All of the above is to be done with
a focus on customer service and effective educational methods in a safe
environment. RESPONSIBILITES: Education -Teach environmental education
and outdoor recreation programming to school and community groups and
facilitate public/community outreach both on and off-site to groups
ranging in size from 20-150 participants. A list of common programs is
available here:
https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/uphamwoods/home-page/programs/
-Collaborate with team members to identify and manage risk in the
outdoors. Community Engagement -Serve as liaison (main point of contact)
for visiting groups including on call status* -Facilitate meal service
with dining hall staff -Reporting and record keeping of participant
demographics, goals, and outcomes to comply with federal requirements
and billing. Conservation -Support conservation projects by preparing
necessary tools, safety equipment, and project materials for use on
conservation project days. -Under supervision of the Facility and
Operations Manager, hike and perform trail work related tasks such as
trail repair, new trail construction, and trail reroutes. -Complete
facility maintenance projects including painting and minor cleaning, as
needed. Housing Lodging is available while working at Upham Woods in our
staff duplex. Bedroom assignments can be an individual or shared, shared
bathroom, and shared common areas (kitchen, living room, laundry
facilities). *On call status refers to liaison duties extending
overnight, where a provided cell phone is left on in case of emergency
contact from the visiting group. This position has the possibility to
start March 24, 2025, or March 31, 2025. Responsibilities: Assists with
a variety of... For full info follow application link. The University
of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases
as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote
excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to
apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability,
you can find information about how to make a request at the following
website:
https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/D60841BF1E4E49D3
Educators are the primary programmatic personnel for Upham Woods in the
summer season. In that regard, this position is responsible for teaching
programming and recreational activities for user groups, interacting
with 4-H Youth educators and adult volunteers, other group leaders, and
care for programmatic, outpost and recreational equipment, which
includes the science center animals. All of the above is to be done with
a focus on customer service and effective educational methods in a safe
environment. RESPONSIBILITES: Education -Teach environmental education
and outdoor recreation programming to school and community groups and
facilitate public/community outreach both on and off-site to groups
ranging in size from 20-150 participants. A list of common programs is
available here:
https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/uphamwoods/home-page/programs/
-Collaborate with team members to identify and manage risk in the
outdoors. Community Engagement -Serve as liaison (main point of contact)
for visiting groups including on call status* -Facilitate meal service
with dining hall staff -Reporting and record keeping of participant
demographics, goals, and outcomes to comply with federal requirements
and billing. Conservation -Support conservation projects by preparing
necessary tools, safety equipment, and project materials for use on
conservation project days. -Under supervision of the Facility and
Operations Manager, hike and perform trail work related tasks such as
trail repair, new trail construction, and trail reroutes. -Complete
facility maintenance projects including painting and minor cleaning, as
needed. Housing Lodging is available while working at Upham Woods in our
staff duplex. Bedroom assignments can be an individual or shared, shared
bathroom, and shared common areas (kitchen, living room, laundry
facilities). *On call status refers to liaison duties extending
overnight, where a provided cell phone is left on in case of emergency
contact from the visiting group. This position has the possibility to
start March 24, 2025, or March 31, 2025. Responsibilities: Assists with
a variety of... For full info follow application link. The University
of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases
as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote
excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to
apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability,
you can find information about how to make a request at the following
website:
https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/D60841BF1E4E49D3
Source : U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES