Land Manager- Menomonee Valley

Urban Ecology Center • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Land Manager at Menomonee Valley, you will manage the habitat quality, biodiversity, and recreation of 24 acres of brown field natural area within the Menomonee Valley Three Bridges Park branch managed lands. You will also maintain the Urban Ecology Center’s building gardens and engage the community in land stewardship efforts. This person supervises and works alongside volunteers, community members, summer interns, and mentors the Land Steward.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in a related field, including work with and leading groups of people.
• DATCP Pesticide Applicator 5.0 | 6.0 or ability to acquire within 3 months.
• SAWW I or ability to acquire within 3 months.
• Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/FIRST AID or ability to acquire within 3 months.
• OSHA 10 or ability to acquire within 3 months.
• Wildland Firefighter Introduction (S-130|S-190|L-180) or ability to acquire within 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license, with insurability through UEC’s liability policy.
• Collaborates: You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively: You develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Reliability/action-oriented: Deliver on commitments and act with a clear sense of ownership.
• Interpersonal savvy: Relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people while recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Adaptability: You recognize individual control of self and actions; you rebound from setbacks and adversity.
• Addresses conflict: You courageously address conflict by caring personally and challenging directly (radical candor).
• Growth mindset: You demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development and are willing to incorporate feedback into the ways you approach work.
• Values differences: You recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Ecological knowledge: you have an understanding of and recognize the cycles of nature, animal behavior and the nuances of phenology, incorporating them into programming as able and adapting content to participant needs.
• Event/Project Management: you are able to turn ideas into action by creating a plan, setting priorities and deadlines, and holding others accountable. You are a critical thinker and problem solver. You are able to manage short-term goals while ensuring they will result in the completion of long-term goals.
• Group management: you create engaging and positive environments where participants feel comfortable being their whole, genuine selves- for children and adults alike; re-directs negative behaviors into program engagement
• Strong cultural competency and commitment to equity, dignity, and justice.
• Affinity to the Urban Ecology Center's mission, vision, and values.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in ecological restoration, forestry, botany, natural resource management, natural sciences or related fields is recommended.
• Pesticide application training and/or experience is recommended; prescribed burn training and experience.
• Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) training and/or experiences is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and implement standard operating procedures and best management practices to meet management plan objectives for Three Bridges Park.
• Create annual budgets, goals, and task-lists for the land stewardship team at Menomonee Valley.
• Monitor and manage invasive species using best available science and management practices.
• Plant native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants to improve biodiversity and habitat quality.
• Design, perform, and analyze vegetation surveys.
• Collect and propagate native seed from natural areas within a 100-mile radius to raise the biodiversity of native plants within the park.
• Track, prioritize, and mitigate erosion within Three Bridges Park and the surrounding foot trail system.
• Maintain native gardens and swales around the building and parking lot.
• Write annual reports of all land stewardship activities to be shared with Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee and general public.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Land Stewardship and Development staff to report stewardship activities to raise funds for operations.
• Participate in yearly native plant sale at the Menomonee Valley branch.
• Maintain hand tools and equipment.
• Follow safety protocol for all procedures.
• Participate as a crew member for prescribed burns with Urban Ecology Center.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the land stewardship work at Menomonee Valley.
• Lead volunteers to implement the organization’s goals for the natural areas that the UEC manages.
• Mentor the Land Steward and High School Outdoor Leaders in best management practices for land stewardship tasks.
• Hire and supervise Land Stewardship Interns and limited-term staff.
• Communicate and work closely with facilities, volunteer coordinator, and community science staff.
• Coordinate and communicate with volunteer service groups.
• Write plant or ecology blogs and articles for the UEC website.
• Teach yearly classes or workshops (ie: botany walks, plant physiology and tree identification) to fulfill mission reach.
• Maintain ongoing communication with community members, dog walkers, park users, and volunteers as an ambassador for ecological restoration within the city.
• Be available two Saturdays per quarter to lead a volunteer group activity.
• All UEC team members should expect interaction with volunteers, members, and youth participants.
• All team members of the Urban Ecology Center work a minimum of 1-2 weekend or evening events each year.

Benefits

• 24 PTO days annually (29+ following Year 1 of employment)
• 7 paid organizational holidays
• Medical/dental/vision insurance with above-average employer premium contributions
• A 3% match on our 403(b) retirement plan
• Program registration and facility rental discounts
• Strong commitment to work/life balance
• Great organizational culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed