Do you have passion for the outdoors and teaching others about it? This is the job for you! Work for UW-Extension and spend your days hiking and canoeing while teaching children in a beautiful setting right on the Wisconsin River. This position is a great way to broaden your skills by teaching natural and cultural programs, outdoor recreation and low ropes initiatives, as well as learning to schedule and coordinate.

Responsibilities: Teach a variety of environmental education programs with an emphasis on the wildlife, natural and cultural history and ecology of the forests and rivers of Wisconsin, care for and feed science center animals, facilitation of low ropes initiatives courses and assist in the general operation of the center.

Qualifications: Ability to work in a team setting with enthusiasm and creativity and the desire to teach environmental education to school, scout and 4-H county camp groups. Applicants must have obtained at least a sophomore standing in college. A Bachelor or Associate degree in Education, Natural Science, Biology, Environmental Education or a related field preferred. Applicants should be lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified or be willing to obtain these certifications before employment. Preference will be given to applicants with lifeguard certification, as well as training and/or experience in environmental education, natural resources or youth development. Applicant must also be able to pass a standard criminal background check.

Compensation: From $260/week, plus room and partial board. Salary increases with educational degrees and additional certifications. The Upham Woods staff also have access to discounted outdoor clothing and gear through our professional courtesy connections. Staff housing includes individual bedrooms and bathrooms, comfortable shared living rooms with satellite dish TV, furnished kitchen, and in-house Neptune washer and dryer.

This is a seasonal position.  Upham Woods hires educators for the fall (Sept.-Nov.), winter/spring (Jan-May) and summer (June-Aug.) seasons.  A contract may be extended for more than one season, if desired. 

To Apply: Submit via email or standard mail a resume, cover letter and the names and contact information of three references to the address below. In your cover letter please indicate the season(s) for which you are applying.
 
Toby Grabs
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
N194 County Rd N
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
E-Mail: uphamcoordinator@verizon.net
Phone: 608-254-6461, ext. 203

More information about Upham Woods: http://4h.uwex.edu/uphamwoods/