Summer Internship: FIN'tern (Fishing Intern)

Urban Ecology Center • Milwaukee, WI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Summer FIN’tern, you will engage people of all ages in the outdoors, supporting fishing and recreational programming at all three branches and various County Parks. The FIN’tern program provides a unique opportunity for young anglers to learn a lifetime sport and provide a healthy outlet at a critical point in their lives. You have the opportunity to create a life-changing impact, introducing families and young adults to an inexpensive hobby that connects them with nature, each other and a sustainable, nutritious food source.
Our Summer Employment and Internship Experience The F’intern is paid a stipend of $1,120 on a bi-weekly basis. This role is allotted 3 days (24 hours) of PTO for planned vacation or sick days. You will attend training for the first two weeks of your experience, with opportunities for further learning & development throughout the summer. We host both a Summer Kickoff event and an End of Summer Celebration. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture. You will have the ability to attend all UEC events or programs at a low or no cost. Children of employees attend programming, including summer camps, at reduced rates.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent education.
• At least one year of work or learning experience.
• First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard Certification or ability to obtain certification is required. UEC will arrange the appropriate training within the first two weeks of employment.
• Willingness and ability to drive a 14-passenger bus or van (includes maintaining a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the requirements of insurability under Urban Ecology Center’s commercial vehicle insurance policy).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in either Spanish or Hmong.
• Interest or background in Environmental Science, Education, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct fishing programs with partner organizations such as recreation agencies, Boys & Girls Clubs, senior centers, nature centers, Scouts, other youth development agencies, and community education providers.
• Lead aquatic resource and fishing education outings based on the Wisconsin DNR Angler Education Program.
• Deliver programming to a diverse audience.
• Coordinate fishing clubs and outings at various County Parks' fishing sites.
• Monitor and maintain equipment for the Tackle Loan Program at the host site.
• Maintain participation records and submit them weekly to the DNR.
• The FIN’tern will submit final reports to the host site and DNR at the conclusion of the internship.
• Provide assistance to fisheries field biologists, 1 day per week during the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED