Come Work at Upham Woods! 
We accept applications on an on-going basis for our Season Naturalist positions.
Do you have passion for the outdoors and teaching others about it? This is the job for you! Spend your days hiking and canoeing while teaching children in a beautiful setting right on the Wisconsin River. This position is a great way to broaden your skills by teaching natural and cultural programs, outdoor recreation and low ropes initiatives, as well as learning scheduling and coordinating.
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center is a residential facility operated by the University of Wisconsin-Extension and located on the magnificent Wisconsin River, two miles north of Wisconsin Dells. The site consists of 14 buildings that supply lodging, meals and environmental education resources year round for youth and youth leaders. The center rests on 310 acres of forested land including Black Hawk Island, a 210-acre designated State Natural Area. This wooded property is considered one of the few remaining “old growth” natural areas of the state. The rock cliffs, shady canyons, caves and sandy beaches feature a variety of flora, fauna and unique geologic and cultural history.
Responsibilities: Naturalists teach a variety of environmental education programs with an emphasis on the wildlife, natural history and ecology of the forests and rivers of Wisconsin, care and feeding of science center animals, facilitation of low ropes initiatives courses, and to assist in the general operation of the center.
Qualifications: Ability to work in a team setting with enthusiasm and creativity and the desire to teach environmental education to school groups and weekend recreational groups. Applicants must have obtained at least a sophomore standing in college. A Bachelor or Associate degree in Education, Natural Science, Biology, Environmental Education, or a related field preferred. Applicants should be lifeguard certified or be willing to obtain this certification before employment, as well as  posses First Aid and CPR certification. A number of our programs are conducted on or near the Wisconsin River, so lifeguard certification is desired. Preference will be given to applicants with training and/or experience in environmental education, natural resources or youth development.
Compensation: Base salary starts at $260/week, plus room and board, but salary increases with additional certifications and educational degrees. Workers compensation is provided. The Upham Woods staff also have access to discounted outdoor clothing and gear through our professional courtesy connections.
Staff housing is provided in a duplex on the camp property. Staff have their own room and some have their own bathroom - or you would have to share the bathroom with one staff member. The duplex has five bedrooms, three living rooms, two full kitchens, and a washer and dryer for staff use. There is an attached garage where bikes may be stored.
This is a seasonal position. Upham Woods hires educators for different seasons each year including the fall (Sept.-Nov.), winter/spring (Jan-May) and summer (June-Aug.).
To Apply: Submit via email or standard mail, a resume, cover letter and three references to: 
Toby Grabs, Assistant Director
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
N194 County Rd N
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
E-Mail: toby.grabs@ces.uwex.edu
Phone: 608-254-6461, ext. 203
Trip Leader, Adventure Education--
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, a program of the University of Wisconsin-Extension, is seeking an experienced trip leader to lead our adventure education trip programs for this upcoming summer. Spend your summer paddling, camping, hiking and rock climbing in beautiful Wisconsin locations while teaching youth about teamwork, confidence, outdoor skills and the environment.
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center is a residential facility operated by the University of Wisconsin-Extension and located on the magnificent Wisconsin River, two miles north of Wisconsin Dells. The center rests on 310 acres of forested land including Black Hawk Island, a 210-acre designated State Natural Area. The rock cliffs, shady canyons, caves and sandy beaches feature a variety of flora, fauna and unique geologic and cultural history.
Responsibilities: Prepare and then lead 2-4 day front-country adventure education trips for groups of 4-H youth ranging in age from 6th-9th grade. Group sizes vary from 10 to 30 youth with an adult ratio no less than 1 adult to 10 youth. Trip types include: flatwater river canoe, rock climbing, and day hiking. Pre-trip duties involve but are not limited to, equipment and paperwork preparation, coordinating transportation and pre-trip contact with groups. Duties during the trip include: teaching outdoor education classes, lifeguarding water activities and assisting the group’s adults in the facilitation of the trip. Post-trip responsibilities include evaluation and filing of trip paperwork, as well as directing the group’s youth in equipment clean-up. Non-trip days in main camp will be spent taking time off and teaching environmental education classes to main camp youth.
Qualifications: Experience leading adventure education trips with enthusiasm and maturity, as well as experience in the teaching and coordination of non-classroom education programs. Also, technical skills in rock climbing, flatwater canoeing and hiking. Applicants must have obtained at least a sophomore standing in college; a bachelor’s degree in education, natural science, environmental education, or a related field preferred. Applicants must be lifeguard certified prior to arrival at camp and posses First Aid and CPR certifications. Due to state requirements applicant must also have a good driving record and pass a criminal background check.
Compensation: Starting at $270/week, plus room and partial board. Salary increases with educational degrees and additional certifications.
This is a seasonal position starting May 29, 2012 and ending August 25, 2012. Additionally, Upham Woods hires naturalists for other seasonal positions in the fall (Sept.-Nov.), winter/spring (Feb-May) and summer (June-Aug.).
To Apply: Submit via email or USPS mail, a resume, cover letter and names and contact information for 3 references to:
Toby Grabs
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
N194 County Rd N
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
E-Mail: uphamcoordinator@frontier.com
Phone: 608-254-6461, ext. 203
Website: http://4h.uwex.edu/uphamwoods/
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