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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Upham Woods Seasonal Outdoor Educator in WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin
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 May 19, 2025, or May 27, 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/6177A117864C47D7