Science Center Program Associate (Year Round, Full Time)

Timber-Lee Ministries Inc • East Troy, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Christian ministry, Camp Timber-lee shares the joy of Jesus through its beautiful 600+ acre camp, offering respite to visitors. The Science Center Program Associate serves as an instructor, program facilitator, and host for various programs including summer camp, retreats, and outdoor education. This role involves executing pre and post-experience planning and preparations, participating in departmental and camp-wide projects, and assisting in the overall camp ministry planning, while also caring for departmental and camp assets and facilities.

Requirements

• Is a professing Christian committed in faith to the Biblical truths found in the Statement of Faith.
• Supportive of Timber-lee’s mission and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and character demonstration in keeping with biblical models.
• Strives to demonstrate through thought, attitude, actions, and behaviors a life that reflects a personal faith in Jesus Christ and exhibits the fruits of the Spirit.
• Exhibits a sincere love for the Lord and desires to see people come to know Him personally and grow in their faith.
• In agreement with and supports Timber-lee's ministries, philosophy, and policies.
• Demonstrates excellent work ethic and excels at providing quality customer service.
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to teach or lead others.
• Understands and exhibits behaviors and skills needed to function and be accountable in a team environment.
• Passion for people, learning new things, and a sense of adventure.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid drivers license.
• Required to live on grounds in same gender, shared dorm style housing.
• College degree required.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at least 50 feet.
• Capable of working with, caring for, and handling various small animals used in teaching units, including birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
• Evenings and weekends required.
• Ability to perform a mixture of indoor and outdoor work.
• Able to work on feet for long periods of time.
• Able to work in an allergen-rich environment with little, if any, impact on work performance.
• Able to traverse the multi-terrain campground during all seasons.

Nice To Haves

• Degrees in education, natural sciences including biology, ecology, environmental studies, and other similar programs preferred.
• Field experience in biology, ecology, natural resource management, or working with living displays and associated systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructor, program facilitator, and host within Timber-lee’s various programs that include summer camp, retreats, outdoor education, and others.
• Execute pre and post-Timber-lee experience planning and preparations.
• Participate in departmental and camp-wide projects and routine assignments to care for departmental and camp assets and facilities.
• Assist in overall camp ministry planning.
• Instruct activities, including classes on various topics of natural history, sciences, and natural resources.
• Assist with creating and developing instructional resources, including curriculum, class resources, display boards, etc., for all Science Center classes and activities.
• Assist with the care of equipment, departmental infrastructure, and land management activities.
• Assist in hosting various camp groups.
• Assist in other camp-wide tasks and opportunities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees