Carroll University is a small university near Milwaukee, WI that is looking for a coordinator for our 75-acre field station/environmental education facility. More information can be found in the position description, below. Feel free to share with interested candidates, and to contact me directly with questions.
Thanks! Susan Lewis Professor of Biology and Animal Behavior Position: Coordinator of the Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center and Greene Field Station Classification: Administrative Staff - Full Time Supervisor: Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Description: Carroll University’s 75-acre Greene Field Station is in the beautiful Kettle Moraine region of Wisconsin. The station includes a pristine trout stream with associated springs and wetland communities, as well as upland oak savannah habitats. The recently opened Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center adjacent to these natural areas strengthens the education and research potential of the field station. The Coordinator will support development of the station for use by Carroll faculty and staff, K-12 programs, and the broader community. Responsibilities: · Support development and implementation of a strategic plan for the center and field station, guided by recommendations of a recent consultation report by the Association of Nature Center Administrators. · Develop and deliver programming to undergraduate students under the supervision of University faculty and to visiting K-12 and community groups. · Participate in a collaborative project with Waukesha County and Waukesha Public Schools to develop and implement comprehensive K-12 environmental education curriculum. · Promote educational and citizen science opportunities by developing connections with local school districts and organizations · Seek grants and other sources of funding to develop innovative programming at the field station. · Initiate and complete a master site management plan. · Oversee building, teaching equipment, and trail maintenance; coordinate volunteer days for field station management. · Provide laboratory or field instruction at the Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center to undergraduate students under the supervision of University faculty. · Supervise Carroll University student workers working at the Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center and Greene Field Station. · Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and/or Experience · Bachelor degree or higher in Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Education, or related discipline required. Master’s degree preferred. · Three years of experience developing and leading environmental programming for K-12, college, or community audiences · Three years of experience conducting field-based research, preferred · Laboratory teaching experience with undergraduate students, preferred · Candidates with previous experience managing or working in a field station or similar setting are strongly encouraged to apply Technology Skills · Competent in computer science skills including Microsoft Office Suite · Competent in scientific equipment usage Human Relations Skills · People and customer service oriented · Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with students in a laboratory setting Behavioral Competencies · Critical thinking · Problem solving · Ability to delegate · Good organizational skills · Good time management skills · Attention to detail · Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks · Flexible · Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission. Job #1617-100 Please reference job #1617-100 and submit application, cover letter and resume to: hroff...@carrollu.edu<mailto:hroff...@carrollu.edu> Human Resources Carroll University 100 N. East Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186 Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran’s status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff. EOE
