Upham Woods Conservation Program Coordinator

Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, part of the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension, is now hiring a Conservation Program Coordinator.

 This position would assist with the development and implementation of Upham Woods land management plans and projects, and recruit and communicate with project partners and volunteers. Responsibilities would also include compiling, maintaining, and distributing Upham Woods’ GIS data.  

PRIMARY POSITION LOCATION: University of Wisconsin-Extension Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI  

PURPOSE AND PRIMARY FOCUS OF POSITION: The Upham Woods Conservation Program Coordinator’s primary purpose is to support the Environmental Education State Specialist Faculty of Upham Woods’ programming and outreach duties and duties are split between providing conservation program support (50%) and ensuring the Center operates its service projects and related partnerships in an efficient manner (50%). The Program Coordinator assists Upham Woods administrative personnel in the training, mentoring and the evaluation of teaching naturalists and assists with program coordination and development. The position is also responsible for teaching classes, leading programmatic activities, interacting with center clientele to meet their needs, and coordination of programmatic technology equipment. All of the above is to be done with a focus on customer service and effective educational methods in a safe environment.  

For a full job description with a list of duties and responsibilities, and to learn how to apply, visit the UW Extension Jobs Portal.

Application Deadline: March 18, 2019   Questions about this position may be sent to Dr Justin Hougham, justin.hougham@ces.uwex.edu.