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