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Environmental Outreach Specialist

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509092
Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute is part of the UW Aquatic Sciences Center with satellite locations across the state, including Milwaukee and Bristol. At Sea Grant we work to support and enhance the sustainable use, conservation and health of Great Lakes resources and the well-being of Great Lakes communities through research, education and outreach.

Anticipated Start Date:

 2025-06-02

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 15 Maximum: 25

Schedule:

 15-25 hours a week, Monday through Friday with some hours occurring on weekends and holidays. Weekly schedules are flexible and can be completed during daylight hours.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 -Background in biology, ecology, conservation, communications, or a related field.
-An interest in environmental conservation and outreach.
-Willingness to work outside near water.
-Flexibility to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.
-Access to reliable transportation to and from work sites in Milwaukee County, such as Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River. Mileage reimbursement available for personal vehicle use.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-Communicate with members of the public, including volunteers.
-Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
-Detailed oriented with organizational abilities.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

-Conduct aquatic invasive species (AIS) boater education outreach in accordance with the Clean Boats, Clean Waters program.
-Assist with planning and executing training for volunteer watercraft inspectors, AIS volunteers, water quality volunteers, Snapshot Day, and other community events.
-Assist with AIS surveys on lakes, rivers, and wetlands.
-Promote upcoming events by posting flyers around the community and updating online event calendars.
-Represent Wisconsin Sea Grant at community events and outreach activities.
-Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to work outside in a variety of conditions, including hot and cool temperatures, and cloudy to sunny days. Inside work will be assigned during rain events and extreme heat.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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