Summer Outreach Educator

NOW HIRING | Summer Outreach Educator

Do you have an interest in connecting people to nature? Do you enjoy communicating science to adults and children? Join us as we bring environmental education programming to various libraries, expo events, and other partner locations throughout the Stateline region! This position is full-time, seasonal, and at-will.

Position Snapshot

Assignment dates: Mid-May to Late-August, 2025 (negotiable within reason)

Location: Welty Environmental Center, 1201 Big Hill Court, Beloit, WI 53511

Compensation: $10/hour, 40 hours per week, typically 8AM – 4PM with some weekends and evenings

Benefits: Mileage reimbursement to and from programming @ ($0.67/mi)Questions?

Contact Maddie Wendrick at maddie@weltycenter.org or call the main office at 608.361.1377

Learn more at weltycenter.org

Apply before April 15th!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so apply early. Submit one PDF document including a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

About Us

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide leadership in environmental education by equitably engaging the diverse residents of the Stateline region with activities that foster an appreciation of nature and promote environmental stewardship.

THE CENTER

Welty Environmental Center (WEC) has been in operation for 24 years in southern Rock county, bringing environmental education to over 11,000 people annually. Our programming consists of a variety of learning experiences, including field trips that meet state standards for school and homeschool groups, workshops for teachers and adults, festivals for families, library outreach, and day camps. We also train volunteers (high school, college-age, and adults) to lead environmental programs for our participants, especially the 100+ school groups that use WEC as an educational resource annually.

The center is a place where both children and adults can gain hands-on encounters with biological, physical, and chemical elements of nature. It provides a challenge to its users to relate concepts of the natural and social sciences and humanities to environmental, ecological, and related social concerns. Our programs stimulate interest in local, regional, and global environmental issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Academic background in natural sciences (ecology, conservation, biology, botany, etc.)

Interest in early childhood education/elementary education

Pass a criminal background check

Able to work independently and in collaborative situations

Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to lift 20 to 40 pounds

Ability to walk 2 to 3 miles at one time

Reliable transportation

Preferred Skills

College-level course work in Ecology, Earth Sciences, or Education

Summer camp experience

Experience in the environmental and educational fields

Strong background in ecological and earth sciences, and teaching

Loves working with people of all ages and being outdoors

Good program planning and program development skills

Passion for environmental education and conservation

Compensation

$10/hour for ~15 weeks ($6000 total)

Full-time, seasonal, at-will, 40 hours per week

Mileage reimbursement at $0.67/mile

Special Note

The Welty Environmental Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. The Welty Environmental Center values diversity and inclusion as supported by our mission, “Our mission is to provide leadership in environmental education by equitably engaging the diverse residents of the Stateline region with activities that foster an appreciation of nature and promote environmental stewardship.”

Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Maddie Wendrick - Program Manager, at 608-361-1377 or maddie@weltycenter.org.

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Willingness to be fingerprinted may be necessary to work with some clients but is not necessary for an initial criminal background.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $400.00 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person