LTE Lussier Family Heritage Center Attendant; Environmental Education

The Dane County Land and Water Resources Department in Madison, Wisconsin, is recruiting for Limited Term Employee (LTE) Lussier Family Heritage Center Attendant (Environmental Education) positions.

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Under the direct supervision of the Engagement and Visitor Services Manager and general supervision from the Land & Water Education Coordinator, this position assists with running environmental and outdoor education programs for youth and adults including summer day camp activities.

Assist with environmental and outdoor education programs for public and private groups. Lead summer camp activities, field trips, outdoor education programs including fishing, biking, paddling, hiking, camping and other recreation-based programs for youth of various ages. Act as a leader and positive role model for youth program participants. Assist with outreach and engagement initiatives for the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department (LWRD).

General computer-related tasks may include social media content development, developing program and promotional materials. Assist with reception duties including answering the phone, providing guest services, and event check-in. Additional duties may include event preparation and setup (requires lifting and moving of chairs and tables). Facility cleaning of restrooms, floors, windows, furniture, etc. Grounds maintenance such as outdoor patio and deck sweeping, snow removal, maintaining gardens, litter and trash removal.

High School Diploma/GED, or equivalent.

Lifeguard certification preferred. Must be willing to obtain the following certifications/ licenses within the first six (6) months of hire:
Wisconsin Fishing License, CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.

Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Final candidate(s) will be subject to passing a thorough driving record background check. Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.)

Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.