Bilingual Environmental Educator - Milwaukee, United States - Urban Ecology Center

Urban Ecology Center

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Milwaukee, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:
Environmental Educator, Bilingual**
Reports To: Neighborhood Environmental Education Manager, Menomonee Valley

Status:
Exempt, Full-time (1.0FTE)

Work Location:
In-person, Menomonee Valley Branch

Start Date:
Mid-to-Late July 2024

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Position Summary:
As an Environmental Educator you will engage school-age children in learning about nature and environmental science. During the school year, you will align teaching with school district and classroom curriculum requirements.

This program requires creative design, a passion for working with kids, and the implementation of innovative, inquiry-based programs about natural history, science, ecology, and environmental issues for school children K-12.

During the summer, the educator will develop and lead camper-centered and nature-based activities for summer day camps with a focus on outdoor recreation and ecological sustainability.

The Environmental Educator will assist with the daily operations of the Urban Ecology Center along with program development, intern coaching, and volunteer recruitment and training.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECT (NEEP)_
Plan and teach outdoor, naturebased, environmental science programs for school groups.
Present programs on natural history, natural science, ecology, STEM, and environmental issues to urban youth in grades kindergarten through 12th.
Communicate with school liaisons and teachers about scheduling and program logistics.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement innovative new programming for the Center.
Develop field trip materials for schools.
Drive 14 and 28 passenger buses to transport students.
SUMMER PROGRAMS_
Develop and coteach campercentered, inquirybased experiences for summer camp students, including potential overnight experiences.
Mentor college and high school interns serving as camp counselors.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to prepare all materials for summer educational activities.
Drive 14 and 28 passenger buses to transport program participants.
OTHER ACTIVITIES_
Work in collaboration with other educators to organize and maintain all educational equipment and classroom spaces.
Prepare and maintain program materials.
Assist with conducting special weekend events and crossdepartmental activities at least 12 times a year.
Contribute content to the Center's website, social media or newsletter, as needed.
Assist with training and working with volunteers.
Assist with publicity of Urban Ecology Center programs.

TEAM AND SUPERVISION

You will be a member of the Environmental Education team and be managed by the Menomonee Valley Neighborhood Environmental Education Manager. You will be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of students, interns, and volunteers and also coach/mentor our interns, students, and volunteers.
Though all of our teams work together in some capacity, you will most frequently collaborate with the Educators and Branch leadership team.
In this role, you may participate in UEC circles and committees as your work requires or as your schedule and interests allow.
All UEC team members should expect interaction with volunteers, members, and youth participants.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

All team members of the Urban Ecology Center work a minimum of 12 weekend or evening events each year. Our events are a great way to engage with our communities and see our mission in action; examples include Urban Candlelight Hike, Autumn Celebration, and HKE MKE. Some roles may have increased responsibility for event leadership.
Most team members are asked to support our building hours by providing building coverage, which may include opening/closing the building, communicating with staff onsite, and welcoming visitors or guests. You may signup for an ongoing shift or provide backup support.

OUR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture. Many of our staff serve on crossdepartmental committees for internal and external events, employee engagement, our equity, dignity, and justice (EDJ) focus, and safety initiatives, to name a few.
All UEC staff work onsite a minimum of twice per week at one of our 3 branches, though many choose to work in person more frequently. Several of our roles do not have remote capabilities by the nature of their responsibilities.
Urban Ecology Center staff can attend all programs and events at a low or no cost. Children of staff members attend programming, including summer camps, at reduced rates.
Fulltime staff at the Urban Ecology Center are offered competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance rates, a 3% 403(b) matching contribution, 24 days of PTO in year 1 (29 in year 2), 7 additional paid holidays, discounted UEC merchandise, and other great benefits.
The expected starting compensation for this