Career Opportunities

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Established in 1971 and encompassing over 700 acres of unique property, the Bubolz Nature Preserve is dedicated to developing a sound environmental ethic in persons of all ages through education, recreation and conservation, while promoting a strong sense of overall wellness and appreciation of nature. Learn about our current openings below for opportunities to join our team.

Due to the nature of being a non-profit, our listed salaries are firm. We offer a variety of other benefits including health, retirement, flexible scheduling, and more. 

 

Environmental Education Intern

The Environmental Education Intern of Bubolz Nature Preserve will assist the education team in executing programs throughout the summer months. They will help to foster a healthy environment for all to appreciate and enjoy nature.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparation and teaching of environmental programming, including:
    • Summer Camps for children ages 4-12, June-August
    • Public groups for the community
      • Let’s Go Froggin!, Firefly Exploration, Insects: Pond & Prairie, etc.
    • Private programs and Daycares
    • Potential for school field trips in May
  • Assist with other fundraising events throughout the Preserve including Ales on the Trails
  • Maintain and organize educational equipment & supplies
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Completed college coursework in the education or natural sciences field required
  • Passion for the outdoors and interest in working with children of all ages
  • Enthusiastic, positive, motivated, and team-oriented
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills

 

Duration & Hours

  • Internship will run from June 4th – August 23rd, 2024 with potential for assisting school programming in May
  • Tuesday through Thursday 8:30-3:30pm, 24 to 30 hours a week, also requiring flexible hours during evenings and weekends.
  • Paid position: $9/hour

 

Application Deadline

  • To apply please email a resume and cover letter to Erica Bukouricz at [email protected] by February 23rd, 2024.

 

Event Set-Up & Cleaning Team Member

The Event Set-Up & Cleaning Team Members are responsible for general cleaning, upkeep and set-up of the Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve’s facilities.

The responsibilities of the Event Set-Up & Cleaning staff include, but are not limited to:

Daily:

  1. Ensuring both levels of the Environmental Center are thoroughly cleaned
  2. Emptying trash and recyclables to dumpsters
  3. Referring to the Event Rentals Binder for set-up/tear-down instructions

Weekly:

  1. Ensuring janitorial closets are clean, organized and fully stocked
  2. Cleaning windows as warranted and/or necessary
  3. Assuring exhibits are cleaned and presentable for public viewing

Upon Request:

  1. Cleaning kitchen appliances and walk-in cooler
  2. Set-up/tear-down of equipment and cleaning associated with preserve programs/events
  3. Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

  1. Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills required
  2. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize and work under pressure
  3. Upbeat, energetic and positive attitude
  4. Highly motivated, personable, articulate and diplomatic
  5. Ability to build and maintain relationships with both external and internal customers
  6. Strong ability to work independently, yet enthusiastic to be part of a team
  7. Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate regular evening and weekend hours

Other Skills & Abilities:

  1. Ability to read, analyze and interpret data and documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  2. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  3. Ability to hold a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and possess reliable transportation that can be utilized for work purposes.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands/fingers to handle objects, tools or controls, reach with arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
  2. The employee must regularly bend, squat and must regularly lift and/or move 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment will vary from low/moderate to potentially high during certain events. This is a non-smoking work environment. Employee will occasionally be required to perform work outside of the office environment to include exposure to weather and temperature extremes. May occasionally be required to walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Salary: $15.00 / hour

Position Type: Part Time – Average of 10-20 hours / week

The majority of shifts begin at 4:00 pm or later on weekdays, and early mornings on weekends.

How to Apply:

Send resume to Randy Tuma, Executive Director at [email protected] or mail to 4815 N. Lynndale Dr. Appleton, WI 54913.