LTE Assistant Naturalist Guide – Buckhorn State Park (Necedah)

The State of Wisconsin is hiring an LTE Assistant Naturalist Guide for Buckhorn State Park in Necedah, WI, starting in spring 2025. This position involves conducting educational programs, nature hikes, and developing exhibits related to the park's natural and cultural resources. The role offers valuable experience in natural resources careers and pays $15.00 per hour. It is a seasonal position with no guarantee of permanent employment.
Introduction

We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations, DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Wisconsin DNR is recruiting to hire LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Assistant Naturalist Guide at our Buckhorn State Park, in Necedah, WI.

These positions are expected to begin in spring 2025, work through the summer, and end in the fall.

Longing to spend your summer in the great outdoors? Thinking about pursuing a natural resources career path? This opportunity is for you! Selected candidates will gain valuable work experience with the WI DNR. On top of that, they’ll get to work in a park. Who wouldn’t love that?! I mean, really, it’s a park. This is awesome!!

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar positions.

To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs).

Position Summary

Assistant Naturalist Guide

These positions conduct interpretive and education programs to interpret property natural and cultural resources, teach outdoor skills, and encourage resource stewardship. This includes developing programs, displays, exhibits and other presentation methods for visitors, school groups and other community/volunteer associations.

30% – Conduct property interpretive and environmental education programs for users.

30% – Conduct nature hikes and programs to educate users on the property’s natural features, flora, fauna, wildlife and environmental issues.

15% – Develop and/or assist in developing education/naturalist programs for the property, prepare information about the natural and human history and may assist in conducting teacher-training classes

15% – Develop and prepare exhibits that highlight the property and participate in public relations programs.

10% – Establish and improve slide programs, visuals hands-on displays.

Salary Information

This position pays $15.00 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 18-00.

Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.

More about LTE positions:

1) Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.

2) Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.

3) May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.

4) Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

Special Requirements:

1) Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

2) Eligible to work in U.S.: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility I-9 form upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Assistant Naturalist Guides:
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
• Vast knowledge of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources including the state’s recreation opportunities, environment and wildlife
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual
• Ability to work a modified schedule; nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

How To Apply

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For any position-related questions, please feel free to contact Andrew.Haffele@wisconsin.gov.

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Deadline to Apply

Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on April 8th, 2025 in order to be considered.