The Ridges Sanctuary - Summer Conservationist

The Ridges Sanctuary is seeking a Summer Conservationist for the Wisconsin Conservation Corps in Baileys Harbor, WI, from May 27 to August 15, 2025. The position involves 450 hours of service with a living stipend of $6,000 and an education award of $1,900. Housing is provided for $50 per week. No degree is required, and the role focuses on environmental education and land management.
Position Title: Summer Conservationist (Position Announcement PDF) Position Service Site: The Ridges Sanctuary (Baileys Harbor, WI) Service Time: May 27 – August 15, 2025, 2025 (450 hours total, 40 Hours/Week) Benefits: Living stipend total for the whole term = $6,000 ($500 per week) Education Award of approximately $1,900 upon successful completion of service. To find out more about the Award, https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award/find-out-more Housing that is within walking distance of the service site is provided for $50 per week. OVERVIEW: The Ridges Sanctuary mission is to promote positive environmental behaviors through impactful educational experiences, land protection and management, and ecological research. The Ridges was established in 1937 after Albert Fuller, then Curator of Botany at the Milwaukee Public Museum, began spending a significant amount of time surveying the landscape. Fuller spea...