Join our team at the Urban Ecology Center, where you can make a positive impact in the Milwaukee community while fueling your passion for connecting people with nature and fostering meaningful connections within our community.

Don't see an open position that suits your unique skills? Submit your information here to express your interest in future opportunities; we'll add you to our talent pool and connect when positions are available.

Want to learn more about the culture and structure at the Urban Ecology Center? Read on!

OUR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

• We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture. Many of our staff serve on cross-departmental committees for internal and external events, employee engagement, our equity, dignity, and justice (EDJ) focus, and safety initiatives, to name a few.
• We host a 2-day all-staff retreat each fall, with quarterly all-staff meetings, regular department meetings, and ongoing communication in between. We make frequent use of Slack and utilize the Google platform for email and cloud computing.
• UEC staff work on-site a minimum of twice per week at one of our 3 branches, though many choose to work in person more frequently. Several of our roles do not have remote capabilities by the nature of their responsibilities.
• UEC staff are automatically members of the Urban Ecology Center with the ability to attend all events at a low or no cost. Children of staff members attend programming, including summer camps, at reduced rates.

• Full-time staff at the Urban Ecology Center are offered very competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance rates, a 3% 403(b) matching contribution, 24 days of PTO in year 1 (29 in year 2), 4 additional paid holidays, a UEC membership, and other great benefits.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

• All team members of the Urban Ecology Center work a minimum of 2 weekend or evening events each year. Our events are a great way to engage with our communities and see our mission in action; examples include Urban Candlelight Hike, Autumn Celebration, and HKE MKE. Some roles may have increased responsibility for event leadership.
• Most team members are asked to support our building hours by providing building coverage, which may include opening/closing the building, communicating with staff on-site, and welcoming visitors or guests. You may sign-up for an ongoing shift or provide backup support.

TEAM AND SUPERVISION

• UEC employees will work as part of a team. Divisions include: Strategy & Operations for Community Engagement, Marketing and Communications, People & Culture, Ecology & Education, Development, and Finance & Operations. 
• In this role, you may participate in UEC circles and committees as your work requires or as your schedule and interests allow. Ongoing committees may include: Ecology, Employee Engagement, Equity Dignity & Justice, Sustainability and more.
• All UEC team members should expect interaction with volunteers, members, and youth participants.

Still have questions? Email our People & Culture Generalist, Zac, at zschnick@urbanecologycenter.org!

We are excited about your interest in joining this amazing organization. Applicants may be contacted throughout the 12 calendar months after their interest form is submitted, as positions are opened that they may be qualified for. Applicants are encouraged to apply to roles that may interest them, whether or not they have been contacted.

The Urban Ecology Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status under applicable laws. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect, fairness, and equity.