Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and ArboretumJOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Naturalist

Basic Function: Responsible for the development and execution of all aspects of educational programming and assists with land management, fundraising and special events.

Supervisor: Executive Director

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

1. Educational Programming

· Responsible for maintaining, coordinating, and expanding the educational programming, as well as developing and conducting additional environmental programs throughout the year as needed.

· Responsible for scheduling, promoting and leading environmental and outdoor activities for fieldtrips and adult & family programs.

· Responsible for maintaining and developing educational displays, and identification markers.

· Responsible for the preparation of proposals and grants specific to the educational experience at Hawthorn Hollow.

· Assists with the publication of the quarterly Hawthorn Hollow Newsletter.

· Responsible for updating educational page of website.

· Responsible for recruiting and managing education volunteers and assistants.

· Partner with the Heide Observatory and Heritage Farmstead to carry out educational programming.

2. Land Management

· Assist with recruiting, cultivating, instructing, and maintaining a core of volunteers to assist with land management activities.

· Assist with all aspects of land management, which includes but is not limited to, general gardening, mowing, weed control, mulching, brush cutting, invasive species removal and disposal, planting, and watering.

· Conduct biological surveys and ecological restoration activities with Hawthorn Hollow’s Ecologist.

3. Special Events

· Actively participates in all events.

· Responsible for and leads informational kiosk for the promotion of Hawthorn Hollow at all events, including off-site outreach events.

· Assist with preparation of mailings for special events and all other misc. (Annual Fund Drive, Membership Drive, Newsletter, Birds and Plants, Educational Flyers, Concerts, Art Fair, Holiday Boutique Sale).

· Assist with setup and takedown for events.

QUALIFICATIONS

· BA or BS in environmental education, education, natural science, or related field desirable.

· Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Must have knowledge and concern for the out-of-doors and a demonstrated ability to share that concern with others.

· Experience working with school-age children highly desirable.

· Natural history knowledge and experience with earth science education desirable.

· Horticultural knowledge and experience with land management desirable.

· Must be able to perform the physical duties as demanded by the job.

· Must be able to manage their own time be self-motivated and work well with the Hawthorn Hollow staff, Hyslop Board of Directors, Friends of Hawthorn Hollow Board, volunteers, and the general public.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

· The Executive Director will review job performance on an annual basis.

COMPENSATION

· Salary based on experience

HOURS

· Full Time position. Flexible, as demanded by the job, includes occasional weekend and evening programs and events.

TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter detailing qualifications to:
TJ Leveque, Executive Director
Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI 53144.
Email applications are welcomed at tj@hawthornhollow.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kenosha, WI 53144 (Required)

Work Location: In person