Land Stewardship Manager — Biodiversity & Community Engagement

urbanecologycenter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

Health insurance

403(b) match

Discount programs

Job summary

Urban Ecology Center seeks a Land Manager for the Menomonee Valley site to safeguard habitat quality and biodiversity across 24 acres within Three Bridges Park. You will lead land stewardship, supervise interns, and mentor volunteers while coordinating with staff and the Redevelopment Authority.

You’ll also engage the community through blogs, classes, and outreach programs. The role requires hands-on management of native plantings, budgets, and safety protocols, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading groups of people.
• Experience supervising land stewardship activities and interns.
• Ability to manage budgets, goals, and task-lists for a team.
• Ability to collaborate with facilities, volunteer coordinator, and community science staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage habitat quality and biodiversity for 24 acres at Three Bridges Park.
• Create annual budgets, goals, and task-lists for land stewardship.
• Oversee day-to-day land stewardship operations and mentor staff.
• Lead volunteers and coordinate with community groups and partners.
• Engage community through blogs, classes, and outreach activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Volunteer management

Mentorship

Hiring & supervision

Communication

Education

Ecological restoration degree

DATCP Pesticide Applicator

SAWW I

OSHA 10

GIS/GPS training

Tools

GIS

GPS

Job description

Urban Ecology Center seeks a Land Manager for the Menomonee Valley site to safeguard habitat quality and biodiversity across 24 acres within Three Bridges Park. You will lead land stewardship, supervise interns, and mentor volunteers while coordinating with staff and the Redevelopment Authority.

You’ll also engage the community through blogs, classes, and outreach programs. The role requires hands-on management of native plantings, budgets, and safety protocols, with a strong emphasis on