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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. This position is responsible for teaching educational programming and recreational activities, interacting with 4-H educators, volunteers and other group leaders, and caring for programmatic and recreational equipment and the nature center animals. All the above is to be done with a focus on customer service and effective educational methods in a safe environment.
Responsibilities:
Education
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: https://uphamwoods.extension.wisc.edu/program-search/ [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.
Customer Service
Serve as liaison (main point of contact) for visiting groups including on-call status*
Facilitate meal service with dining hall staff
Facility & Conservation Support
Complete facility maintenance projects, move canoes/kayaks, trail work, 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.
Temporary Position
This position may have the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.
In Person
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Evening/Weekend Work
This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
Physical Requirements
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.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Performs the typical duties as required by each position according to what is needed
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
Provides assistance for units as requested, such as wiping down tables, filing, coping, sorting, and delivering mail
Department:
About Extension
Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW–Madison with residents and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.
About the Institute
The Extension Natural Resources Institute ( https://naturalresources.extension.wisc.edu/ ) 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 team of researchers and outreach specialists to provide science-based information and education, embodying the Wisconsin Idea through extensive partnerships. Ultimately, our mission is to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions that benefit our shared natural resources through a variety of programs.
About the Program
Upham Woods is a residential center within the UW-Madison, Division of Extension that provides hands-on, field-based education and…