Wisconsin Conservation Corps
FOUNDED IN: 2009
Address:
789 Myrick Park Dr.
LaCrosse, Wisconsin
54601
Summer Environmental Educator - Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Summer Environmental Educator - Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc: Sarona
State / Territory: Wisconsin
Benefits: Education Award
Project/Program Focus: Education/Interpretation
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Summer Environmental Educator
Position Service Site: Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary (Sarona, WI)
Service Time: May 28 – August 16, 2024 (450 hours total, 40 Hours/Week)
Covid-19 Vaccine strongly encouraged.
OVERVIEW: Hunt Hill is a nature preserve and learning center, open to all, dedicated to fostering the understanding, appreciation, and protection of the environment. Our facility boasts some of the most beautiful and unique habitats found in Wisconsin – bogs, old growth forests, meadow, and four glacial lakes. In addition to our beautiful natural surrounds, we offer a variety of programs for visitors of all ages.
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Environmental Educators will work with the Program Coordinator to implement effective and interactive environmental education programs for youth at our facility. Environmental Educators can expect a fun, welcoming work atmosphere that also provides invaluable job experience.
Members will be trained in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, Lifeguarding, Blood-Borne-Pathogens, and Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector training.
JOB DUTIES
- Develop and implement fun and hands-on environmental education programs, primarily for youth ages 5-12 years old in Hunt Hill’s Youth Day Camp program.
- Develop
- Plan day camp activities and other environmental education programs to meet objectives; create strategies to include all campers of all abilities in the daily activities; establish “rainy day” activities and contingency plans for daily activities; develop age-appropriate educational experiences.
- Implement
- Implement activities in an engaging and enthusiastic manner; lead environmental activities and assist others in delivering them.
- Supervise youth campers during Hunt Hill activities and ensure their safety.
- Supervise
- Supervise groups of about 10 youth during day camps and other activities, including crafts, games, and educational classes, at the waterfront and at a distance of a mile or more away from our main camp; oversee proper use of facilities and equipment.
- Ensure
- Participate in first aid courses during staff training; enforce rules and policies to ensure youth campers are engaging in safe activities; serve as a lifeguard during scheduled swim and water activities (if certified in provided training); participate in emergency action plan training, and understand their operation and implementation.
- Assist in logistics for Public Programs.
- Assist
- Assist in the set-up and general clean-up of Hunt Hill public programs.
- Assist in the Nature Store as needed.
- Assist in enforcing Covid precautions.
- Serve as a cooperating camp staff team member to help fill in, as needed, with various operations throughout the camp.
- This may include kitchen chores, general maintenance, trail maintenance, and cleaning.
- Assist
- Supervise
- Develop
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
- Able to perform duties in inclement weather.
- Enthusiastic, creative, and flexible.
- Outdoor recreation, paddling experience (canoe/kayak), and outdoor education experience is a plus.
- Teaching license, college degree, and/or other education-related or natural resource management certifications (chainsaw certification) are a plus.
- Withstand the physical demands of work which involves some lifting (up to 40 lbs.), carrying, bending, and hiking across uneven terrain.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to multitask and shift schedule and priorities to meet changing conditions.
- Upon hire, a criminal background check will be conducted by both WisCorps and UW-Madison. Service with WisCorps will be considered probationary until all results are returned and have been reviewed.
- Valid driver's license that meets UW Risk Management Standards.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Education Award of approximately $1,900 upon successful completion of service. To find out more about the Award: https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award/find-out-more
Onsite housing provided.
HOUSING AND MEALS:
- Upham Woods provides onsite housing in our staff duplex at no cost. Room assignments can be an individual or shared bedroom, shared bathroom, and shared common areas (kitchen, living room, laundry facilities).
- Assignments are subject to change over the course of the year. Room assignments are made at the discretion of Upham Woods administrative staff.
- A check-in/check-out procedure will be utilized for housing. Occupants may be charged for damages that exceed normal wear and tear to duplex facilities.
- Meals will be provided at no cost to staff whenever a group is on site utilizing food service in the dining hall. Other meals are the responsibility of the WisCorps member. A kitchen stocked with appliances and cooking utensils is available for cooking and food storage.
TRAININGS OFFERED:
- First Aid/CPR/AED (Basic Life Support).
- Professional development offered through the UW-Madison Extension, including supporting youth mental health, Extension All Colleague Conference, Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education conference, or other relevant conferences.
- Additional opportunities may include Lifeguard, Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator, and Chainsaw Safety, depending on site needs and service member interest.
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