Seasonal Community Programs Educator

Urban Ecology Center • Milwaukee, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Summer Community Program Educator you will be responsible for facilitating safe, environmentally conscious, nature-focused outdoor programs for participants of all ages. The Summer Community Program Facilitator will work as a team with fellow Community Program staff to engage audiences in urban outdoor recreation activities such as paddling, biking, hiking and fishing as well as informal environmental education programming.

Other non-teaching projects will be assigned as needed throughout the season to maintain programming gear, assist with department administrative tasks, and support the Education Department as a whole. Must be able to work some evenings and regularly on Saturdays.

Requirements

• A minimum 6 months of experience working in an outdoor education program, camp, or nature based instruction setting
• Ability to effectively organize and manage instruction.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people and groups, with experience tailoring instruction to meet audience needs.
• Ability to work within a timeframe and stay on schedule.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard Certification or ability to obtain with UEC support.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or related coursework in adventure education, natural sciences, youth development or related area.
• Certified Interpretive Guide, Project Wet and Project Wild/ Flying Wild Certified, Wisconsin Master Naturalist or Certified Park and Recreation Professional.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Outdoor Recreation Skills: Paddling experience, trail biking and hiking, fishing and other outdoor recreation experience is strongly desired.
• Physical ability, with reasonable accommodation, required for various activities, such as carrying and paddling canoes or hiking for a full day.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead and facilitate outdoor recreation programming such as paddling, biking, hiking and fishing.
• Welcome, lead, and close experiences by speaking in front of large groups of diverse, multi-aged audiences.
• Prepare all activity materials, program spaces, and gear for experiences scheduled.
• Lead programming along with the Community Programs Team at large UEC events.
• Work in collaboration with other educators to maintain an inventory of program supplies.
• Adapt program outlines to meet needs of program participants.
• Using program lesson plans, create program facilitation outlines for each program based on group size, needs, ages & location.
• Complete first aid, CPR, and AED training certification- provided by Urban Ecology Center.
• Adhere to all Urban Adventure program procedures as laid out by the Urban Ecology Center Community Programs Department and Safety Committee.
• Anticipate, prevent, identify, and respond to safety issues.
• Work closely with seasonal staff, fellow interns, and high school outdoor leaders to deliver programs and to help them grow in their abilities as programmatic staff.
• Act as a representative of the Center through customer service by fostering a welcoming atmosphere and responding to questions and concerns.
• Assist with other projects and tasks as needed, including program supply inventory, recreational equipment maintenance/care, and more. adventure equipment.
• Embrace and demonstrate Urban Ecology Center’s teaching philosophy, approach, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• The Seasonal Community Programs Educator is paid $18/hour on a bi-weekly basis.
• This role is allotted approximately 5 days (46.53 hours) of PTO for planned vacation or sick days.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree