Urban Ecology Center Position Announcement

Community Program Coordinator - Washington Park

Position Summary: The primary role of this part time position is to lead evening and Saturday programs for the community, including Center members, families, volunteer groups and youth groups. Ecology programs include a Saturday animal feeding, fishing lessons, and family programs. The Community Program Coordinator is responsible for organizing building logistics, maintaining a safe environment for visitors of all ages. As a representative of the Center, this position will stay current on happenings at the Center and serve as a liaison to the community. The Community Program Coordinator supervises high school interns and takes a leadership role in organizing special events. This person also works closely with the Program Director in recruiting, organizing and supervising volunteers. This position will assist with daily operations of the Urban Ecology Center, including program development and newsletter production. The Community Program Coordinator reports to the Washington Park Program Director.

Qualifications: BS or BA in natural sciences, recreation, education or related area with a minimum of one year teaching science or environmental education in a formal or non-formal setting. Experience organizing events and working with volunteers is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills desired. Experience teaching a broad range of ages desirable. Proven experience with urban youth a plus.

Salary: $12.50/hour for 25 hours/week, with room for advancement Closing date: When filled

Start Date: August 18th

Specific Responsibilities:

Leading and/or nurturing volunteer leadership for all of the above programs

• Design and implement innovative new programming for the Center
  
  
• Present programs on natural history, outdoor skills, ecology, and environmental issues to youth groups, families and community groups
  
  
• Recruit, coordinate, train and supervise Center volunteers
  
  
• Establish and enforce policies and expectations to instill respectful and environmentally responsible use of the building and park
  
  
• Supervise high school “Outdoor Leader Interns”
  
  
• Play a shared leadership role in planning and conducting special events
  
  
• Prepare and maintain program materials and equipment
  
  
• Provide care to resident snakes, turtles, fish and amphibians
  
  
• Work closely with the Program Director to develop and implement strategies for deeper community involvement
  
  
• Host, schedule, organize and promote lectures
  
  
• Contribute to the bi-monthly newsletter
  
  
• Assist with publicity for the Urban Ecology Center programs
  
  

Send letter of interest, completed application form and resume to: Urban Ecology Center, Attn: Joey Zocher, 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211 or jzocher@urbanecologycenter.org. For organization information check out our website at www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org.