Employment Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a way to give back to your community or
a way to meet people that share your interests, there is a place for you at the UEC!

Environmental Educator

The primary responsibility of this full time position is to teach environmental science programs for school age children. Some time will be spent leading weekend programs for youth groups and families, including at least four weekends per year. The Environmental Educator will assist with daily operations of the Urban Ecology Center, as well as with program development, newsletter production, volunteer recruitment and training, and exhibits. Start Date: August 18, 2008. Click here for more details and to apply.

Volunteer Opportunities

To volunteer or for more information contact Susan at (414) 964-8505, x110 or swinans@urbanecologycenter.org.

We encourage you to discover how you can get involved at the Urban Ecology Center by attending one of our Volunteer Orientations. Upcoming dates are:

Saturdays, May 3, June 14 & Friday, June 20
10:30 a.m. - noon

Thursdays, May 22 & June 26
6:30 - 8 p.m.

For adults & accompanied children ages 12 & up
Free - donations appreciated
Call to register, 964-8505

Spotlight Opportunities:

Rock Climbing Volunteer Training

Tuesday, May 6
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
For anyone age 16 & older
Free - donations appreciated
Call to register, 964-8505

Join our team of trained rock climbing volunteers and help with climbing programs of all kinds! You will learn our policies and procedures for belaying climbers and facilitating climbing programs. Attendance is limited and pre-registration is required.

Community Ambassador Training

Wednesday, May 14
5:30 - 7 p.m.
For adults
Free - donations appreciated
Call to register, 964-8505

Learn how to represent the Center at events and festivals around Milwaukee. Light refreshments will be served.

Below is a sample list of Volunteer Opportunities available at the Urban Ecology Center. Click on a title to see a job description. To learn more about how you can volunteer call Susan at (414) 964-8505, x110 or swinans@urbanecologycenter.org.

Citizen Science Researcher

Park Ranger

Community Ambassador

Receptionist

Gardening

Saturday Stewards

Land Stewardship

Special Events Volunteer

Mailings

Volunteer Teacher