High School Internship- Outdoor Leader
High School Internship- Outdoor Leader
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The Urban Ecology Center will be hiring a cohort of 18 Outdoor Leaders for the 2025 summer season. 6 at each location: Riverside Park Washington Park and Menomonee Valley)
Wage: $12.50/hr Start date: June 16th 2025
Position Summary
The Outdoor Leader program is designed to provide insight and experience for high school students considering a career in the environmental field. Interns will engage in a variety of outdoor activities handson experiences and professional development workshops. Outdoor Leaders will choose between two specialized tracksEcology or Community Engagementwhile also participating in general training and career development.
Ecology Track
Interns in this track will work closely with the Land Management and Community Science/Research teams learning about invasive species local ecology and climate issues. Activities include:
- Assisting in habitat restoration and park stewardship
- Conducting wildlife surveys and ecological research
- Gaining handson experience in conservation and land management
Community Engagement Track
Interns in this track will collaborate with the Community Programs and Neighborhood Engagement teams to facilitate outdoor adventure programming. Activities include:
- Assisting with canoeing biking and urban adventure activities
- Supporting public events and nature clubs
- Learning skills in customer service group management curriculum development and community engagement
Duties and Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Assist with daily operations with the Urban Ecology Center applicable to each department
- Assist with events and programs related to outdoor urban adventures and community events
- Support teams in monitoring wildlife research and data management
- Engage with volunteers in various departments in an indoor and outdoor setting
- Participate in land management activities such as moving lifting digging dirt and learning related ecological concepts
- Warmly greet guests and provide a great center experience including physical space maintenance
- Learn about and provide support for Native Wisconsin Animal Rooms
- Engage with facilities team to support waste reduction recycling and light custodial/maintenance
- Participate in weekly professional development training
To be successful in this position you should be:
We know that hardly anyone checks ALL the boxes on job requirements and thats okay! If some or many of the items listed below describe you and your experiences were excited to talk with you and encourage you to apply.
- A confident communicator with a learning attitude
- Able to perform well in a fastpaced creative environment
- A problem solver that pays attention to detail
- Practicing organization and time management skills
- Willing to work independently and as part of a team
- Kind and respectful when working with others
- The ability to speak Spanish is a plus (not required!
Qualifications
- Completed one year of high school upon start of internship
- Willingness to learn and try new things
Earn and Learn
The UEC Outdoor Leader program collaborates with Earn and Learn to offer this enriching summer experience. If selected for a position candidates will need to undergo Earn and Learns application process and meet their specific requirements. This includes residing in Milwaukee and adhering to household income limitations set by Earn and Learn. If you have any inquiries or require further clarification regarding Earn and Learns application process or requirements please feel free to reach out to the GCP manager Olivia Raasch at
Travel opportunity to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park!
As part of this internship interns will have the incredible opportunity to embark on a fullyfunded trip to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park June 29th July 5th 2025! This exciting experience includes all travel accommodations and activities at no cost to the interns. Participants will stay at the Teton Science School a renowned environmental education center where they will engage in handson learning outdoor activities and teambuilding exercises.
The trip will feature:
- Guided tours of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone with expert naturalists offering insight into the unique ecosystems and wildlife.
- Workshops at the Teton Science School focused on environmental science conservation and connecting our learnings back to ecology in Milwaukee!
- Outdoor adventures including hiking canoeing camping and much more!
- Teambuilding activities to enhance leadership collaboration and communication skills.
This unforgettable experience allows interns to connect deeply with nature gain valuable knowledge in environmental science/environmental careers and develop skills that will serve them in both their studies and future careersall at no cost to participants thanks to our generous donors.
*The Tetons trip is an essential part of this internship and we highly suggest considering your ability to attend this trip before applying (or reach out if you have questions!.
What does a typical schedule look like
This position will work in a shared office space and in an outdoor setting. Work hours are:
- Ecology Track:
- 9:00 am 2:00 pm Tuesday Thursday and Friday
- Community Engagement Track
- 12:00 pm 5:00 pm Thursday Friday
- 10:00 am 3:00 pm Saturday
*All Outdoor Leaders have mandatory career development training and hands on field trips Wednesdays from 10:00 am 3:00 pm (reporting to Riverside Park Location).
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time bend and lift objects weighing no more than 50 pounds with or without accommodation. Reach overhead. Use fingers and hands to manipulate objects.
Equipment Used
Computers screens and keyboards gardening tools outdoor adventure equipment and audio visual equipment.
The Urban Ecology Center is an equal opportunity employer. It is Urban Ecology Centers policy to recruit hire and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race creed religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin disability veteran status and any other protected status. If as an individual with a disability you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please calland ask for People & Culture.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
