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Current Job Postings
YMCA AmeriCorps Program Leader
Camp Minikani, Southeast WI
The Program Leader will assist with the execution of
all Environmental and Adventure Education crucial to the success
of Camp's programs for schools, youth, and adult participants.
Through enhancements to the natural environment of Camp Minikani
the Program Leader will provide service that will affect the
local and regional community of Southeastern Wisconsin.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead activities for the wide variety of community
participants, including but not limited to: teaching
environmental education, facilitating high ropes, climbing wall
and teambuilding, life guarding, or leading pony rides.
2. Assist with the development and implementation of a wide
variety of Camp programs and activities.
3. Lead Camp Minikani's seasonal programming, such as Maple
Syruping, Holiday Cookie House, and more.
4. Plant trees and assist with environmental enhancement
projects.
5. Other work projects throughout Camp and Greater Milwaukee.
6. Have fun! Receive bi-weekly stipend, health insurance
Contact: LaDonna Foster
lfoster@ymcamke.org or
414-274-0724 for an application to start the process.
More Information (PDF)
(posted July 24, 2008)
Executive Director
Quarry Hill Nature Center, Rochester, MN
Position Description: Quarry Hill Nature Center seeks
an executive director. Quarry Hill is a nature center situated
on a 320 acre city park, with a pond, trails, sandstone caves,
and fossil beds. It has a yearly visitation of around 80,000
persons, and year-round programming for children and adults. The
new executive director will work both as an educator and an
administrator, and will need to oversee the daily operations as
well as provide long-term vision for the organization. The new
executive director will be the liaison to the Board, supervise a
staff of 10-15 employees, oversee the budget, and help develop
program offerings. The new executive director will manage
relationships with our community partners and lead the annual
campaign and other fundraising initiatives. Salary is dependent
on experience and qualifications.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate would be a
naturalist or environmental sciences educator, preferably with
current or past teaching license; would have leadership
experience with a non-profit organization; and would have
fundraising or grant writing experience.
To Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and
references to Nancy Freese, Quarry Hill, 701 Silver Creek Road
NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 or by email to
nafreese@rochester.k12.mn.us. Email or call 507-281-6114
with questions.
Deadline: Position open until filled.
Assistant Outdoor Educator Coordinator
Northern Illinois University, Lorado Taft Campus
Responsibilities: Coordinate resident outdoor
education experiences for elementary and middle school groups,
and summer conference groups; train and mentor Program
Specialists; teach classes in the outdoor environment; develop
curricula and instructional materials for use by Program
Specialists (teaching staff) and visiting teachers; and maintain
and improve teaching areas. This person will also share
manager-on-duty functions with two other people, which requires
residence on campus. An apartment is made available.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in outdoor education,
administration, natural sciences or related field; minimum of
two years experience in outdoor/environmental education,
leadership of youth program, residential programs, nature
centers, or other related outdoor programs. Experience in
training staff in the outdoor environment, natural resource
management experience and Master’s degree preferred.
Benefits: Mid 20’s salary; on-site apartment and meals
when the dining hall is in operation; full benefit package,
including paid holiday, retirement, health, vision, and dental.
A background check is required.
To apply: submit a letter of interest; resume; and
name, address, and phone number of three professional references
by email to
melcostello@niu.edu or by mail to Melanie Costello, Outdoor
Education Coordinator, Lorado Taft Campus, PO Box 299, Oregon,
Illinois 61061.
All application materials must be received by May 15, 2008. For
a detailed job description or further information, contact
Melanie Costello at 815/732-2111, ext. 132,
melcostello@niu.edu or
visit our web site at
www.niu.edu/taft. Northern Illinois University is an AA/EEO
institution.
(posted April 7, 2008)
Education Program
Specialist
Northern Illinois University, Lorado Taft Campus
August 13, 2008 – May 31, 2009.
Responsibilities:
Develop and teach classes in the outdoor environment to
students in the 4th to 8th grades, develop curricula,
participate in staff training prior to teaching, assist in the
coordination of the residential environmental education program,
and care for a project area. Two Saturdays per year of leading
groups on the challenge course with the conference program are
required. Additional optional weekend opportunities exist.
Qualifications:
Prior experience working or participating in
outdoor/environmental education or recreation activities. Prior
experience working with children in the role of teacher, coach,
mentor, counselor, or related situations. Degree in education,
science, history, or related field preferred.
Benefits: $1,250/month; housing (private room) and board when
the dining hall is in operation; full benefit package, including
paid holiday, retirement, health, vision, and dental. A
background check is required.
To apply, submit a letter of interest; resume; and name,
address, and phone number of three references by email to
melcostello@niu.edu or
by mail to Melanie Costello, Outdoor Education Coordinator,
Lorado Taft Campus, PO Box 299, Oregon, Illinois 61061. Review
of complete applications will begin immediately and continue
until positions are filled. For a detailed job description or
further information, contact Melanie Costello at 815/732-2111,
ext. 132,
melcostello@niu.edu or visit our web site at
www.niu.edu/taft. Northern Illinois University is an AA/EEO
institution.
(posted February 26,
2008)
Other Job Links
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle/interp/Jobs/
A list of current job opportunities in Wildlife Education,
Environmental Education, and Interpretation sent to the College
of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point.
www.orionsociety.org/pages/ogn/ics.cfm
A searchable database of environmentally-related jobs and
internships from the Orion Grassroots Network.
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/index.asp
Current Seasonal (4-9 month) and permanent Job Openings with the
Government Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and
Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Service, National Park
Service.
http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/res/blm_jobs/careers_main_menu.html
Learn about careers with the Bureau of Land Management.
http://dnr.wi.gov/employment/lte/
Limited term employment opportunities with the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources.
http://www.environmentalcareer.com/
EnvironmentalCareer.com brings together leading environmental
employers with the best candidates to work for a better
environment.
http://www.ecojobs.com/index.php
Environmental Career Opportunities web site.
http://www.thesca.org/
Opportunities with the Student Conservation Association.
Seasonal Jobs
http://www.nps.gov/personnel/general.htm
Apply on-line
for summer and seasonal positions with the National Park Service.
http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/
Apply on-line for summer and seasonal positions with the U.S.
Forest Service.