Science Center Program Associate

Timber-Lee; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Timber-lee seeks an instructor and program facilitator for its summer camp, retreats, and outdoor education programs. This role includes pre- and post-Timber-lee planning and collaboration on camp ministry efforts.

You will instruct natural history and resources classes, develop instructional materials, assist in care of equipment and facilities, host groups, and support camp-wide projects. Applicants must be 18+, have a valid driver's license, and be willing to live on site in dorm housing.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver's license.
• College degree preferred; degrees in education or natural sciences are an asset.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all seasons.
• Experience teaching or leading groups in camp or similar setting is a plus.
• Background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct activities, including classes on natural history sciences and natural resources.
• Assist with creating instructional resources, including curriculum and display boards.
• Care for equipment, departmental infrastructure, and land management activities.
• Host camp groups and participate in camp-wide tasks.
• Contribute to pre and post-Timber-lee experience planning and preparations.
• Live on grounds in shared dorm-style housing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

College degree preferred

Education degree

Biology degree

Ecology degree

Environmental studies degree

Job description

Description

Serve as an instructor, program facilitator, and host within Timber-lee's various programs that include summer camp, retreats, outdoor education, and others. Responsible for execution of pre and post-Timber-lee experience planning and preparations. Participates in departmental and camp-wide projects and routine assignments to care for departmental and camp assets and facilities. Participates in and responsible for assisting in overall camp ministry planning.

• Instruct activities, including classes on various topics of natural history sciences, and natural resources.


• Assist with creating and developing instructional resources, including curriculum, class resources, display boards, etc., for all Science Center classes and activities.


• Assist with the care of equipment, departmental infrastructure, and land management activities.


• Assist with the care of equipment, departmental infrastructure, and land management activities.


• Assist in hosting various camp groups.


• Assist in other camp-wide tasks and opportunities as assigned.

Requirements

Spiritual

• Is a professing Christian committed in faith to the Biblical truths found in the Statement of Faith.


• Supportive of Timber-lee's mission and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and character demonstration in keeping with biblical models.


• Strives to demonstrate through thought, attitude, actions, and behaviors a life that reflects a personal faith in Jesus Christ and exhibits the fruits of the Spirit.


• Exhibits a sincere love for the Lord and desires to see people come to know Him personally and grow in their faith.

Organizational

• In agreement with and supports Timber-lee's ministries, philosophy, and policies.


• Demonstrates excellent work ethic and excels at providing quality customer service.


• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to teach or lead others.


• Understands and exhibits and understands behaviors and skills needed to function and be accountable in a team environment.


• Passion for people, learning new things, and a sense of adventure.


• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid drivers license

Positional

• Required to live on grounds in same gender, shared dorm style housing.


• College degree preferred. Degrees in education, natural sciences including biology, ecology, environmental studies, and other similar programs preferred.


• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at least 50 feet.


• Capable of working with, caring for, and handling various small animals used in teaching units, including birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, etc.


• Evenings and weekends required.


• Ability to perform a mixture of indoor and outdoor work.


• Able to work on feet for long periods of time.


• Able to work in an allergen-rich environment with little, if any, impact on work performance.


• Able to traverse the multi-terrain campground during all seasons.


• Field experience in biology, ecology, natural resource management, or working with living displays and associated systems is a plus.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire to be considered for this position.

Offers of employment are contingent on background and reference checks.