Careers & Internships

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center conserves our land’s diverse habitats on Lake Michigan and provides meaningful experiences and environmental education for all. Located nine miles north of downtown Milwaukee on the shore of Lake Michigan, the Center offers six miles of trails that take visitors through 185 unique acres of forests, wetlands, restored prairies, ravines, bluffs, and a shoreline beach. Annually, Schlitz Audubon serves over 150,000 visitors and nearly 27,000 children who participate in our nature science programs. Over 150 preschoolers are enrolled throughout the school year in our nationally-recognized preschool. In addition, thousands of adults and families attend our educational programs year-round. The Center building received the first Gold LEED certification award in the State of Wisconsin. Schlitz Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center has a wide variety of employment opportunities for individuals who are enthusiastic, hard-working, and dedicated to supporting our mission. Our staff is the foundation of the Center.

Current Openings

Summer Land Steward
The primary purpose of the position is to restore and conserve the land using established best management practices. The Summer Land Steward will help train and supervise volunteers and interns in invasive species removal, restoration plantings, other essential land management projects. They will provide support to the Center’s Restoration Ecologists and help implement Schlitz Audubon’s Conservation Plan, while gaining professional skills related to the management and restoration of the Center’s lands. This position reports to the Director of Conservation.

Nature School Early Childhood Educator – Part Time
The Nature School Early Childhood Educator works in a collaborative teaching team to facilitate an Outdoor Nature-based Early Childhood program based on the phenology of the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center land through an emergent and inquiry-based approach. Teaching teams set the tone for learning as engaged, enthusiastic role models of inquiry-based outdoor education while maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere.

Nature School Early Childhood Educator – Full Time
The Nature School Early Childhood Educator works in a collaborative teaching team to facilitate an Outdoor Nature-based Early Childhood program based on the phenology of the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center land through an emergent and inquiry-based approach. Teaching teams set the tone for learning as engaged, enthusiastic role models of inquiry-based outdoor education while maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere.

Event Assistant
The Event Assistant creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for the wedding party and their guests. They greet and direct the wedding party upon arrival and provide assistance throughout the event. The Event Assistant coordinates with caterers and event crew to ensure the highest quality of customer service. The Event Assistant works a flexible weekend schedule to accommodate the seasonal wedding calendar and reports to the Director of Corporate and Special Events.

Environmental Educator – Weekend Lead
The Environmental Educator Weekend Lead will share the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center’s mission through environmental education to the Center’s weekend visitors.

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