What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Education Assistant (Seasonal) - Mosquito Hill Nature Center position at Outagamie County, WI?
Salary : $13.66 - $14.71 Hourly
Location : New London, WI
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 2503189
Department : Parks Seasonal
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Typical Work Hours / Shift : : Mondays : Off; Tuesday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM; Occasional Saturday and / or Sunday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM.
Outagamie County Core Values
Invested in Serving
Better Together
Create Progress
Support Through Compassion
Position Purpose
The Environmental Education Assistant works with the staff naturalists in all facets of the educational and recreational programs as well as upkeep of trails and property of the Outagamie County Parks System at Mosquito Hill Nature Center.
Typical Work Hours : Mondays : Off; Tuesday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM; Occasional Saturday and / or Sunday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM.
Location : Mosquito Hill in New London, Wisconsin
- Review of applicants will begin March 15 until the position is filled
- Expected start date for this role is May 5, 2025.
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned :
Help plan and assist staff naturalists with the Summer Ecology day camp program.
Research and / or update program topics / activities and develop new educational / recreational programs.
Maintain and develop educational displays.
Care for nature center animals.
Assist with daily operations of the nature center grounds and interpretive building.
Some weekend work required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education / Certifications / Experience Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to hike on uneven trails and endure the outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Enrollment at a college with an emphasis in a natural resource field or education program is preferred.
Required or Preferred Skills
Required or preferred skills for this role include those that are essential or can be developed through experience in the position.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20 or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting :
Outagamie County Diversity Statement :
Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he / she / they belong.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
I do understand that the review of applicants will begin March 15 until the position is filled.
I do understand that the expected start date for this role is May 5, 2025, but could be modified based on needs. I also understand that this is a seasonal position
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Salary : $14 - $15
