Seasonal Outdoor Educator

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Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:
Assistant

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.

• Teach environmental education and outdoor recreation programming to school and community groups ranging in size from 20-150 participants. A list of common programs is available here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). [RS1] [MS2]
• Collaborate with team members to identify and manage risk in the outdoors.
• Prepare and clean‑up programmatic activities along with basic upkeep of educational materials and spaces.

• Serve as liaison (main point of contact) for visiting groups including on call status*
• Facilitate meal service with dining hall staff

• Complete facility maintenance projects, move canoes/kayaks, trail work, and minor cleaning, as needed.

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 may have the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Ability to hike several miles on uneven terrain including trails and stairs in a wide variety of temperatures and environmental conditions.

• Provides assistance for units as requested, such as wiping down tables, filing, coping, sorting, and delivering mail
• Acts in compliance with the standards of their job, represents the university in a positive manner, and completes the assigned tasks that are aligned to their role
• Performs the typical duties as required by each position according to what is needed

UW Madison, Division of Extension, Natural Resources Institute, Upham Woods is hiring for Several Seasonal Outdoor Educators.

UW-Madison’s Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research‑based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts.

The Extension Natural Resources Institute () addresses today's critical environmental issues, particularly the sustainable management of food, water, and energy, by using collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches grounded in an understanding of human interactions with resources. We leverage our diverse team of researchers and outreach specialists to provide science-based information and education, embodying the…