Treehaven Program Manager

~ Fifty years ago, Dorothy and Gordon Kummer of Milwaukee purchased some rural acreage southwest of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and began a remarkable legacy of stewardship and conservation education that continues today. ~

They called this land "Treehaven", and under their care and supervision the Kummers planted nearly 140,000 trees on the property, ultimately creating one of the nation's finest examples of sustainable forest management by a private landowner. Following Gordon Kummer's death, Dorothy remarried a Milwaukee school science teacher named Jacque Vallier, also an avid conservationist.

The Valliers eventually donated the land to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and helped mold Treehaven into the leading natural resources education and conference facility it is today. It now provides education and training to more current and future natural resource managers than any other center in the United States.

Treehaven's facilities rest on an ancient glacial ridge that overlooks 1,400 acres of forest and wetland habitat that hosts an abundance of wildlife species including osprey, deer, black bear, wolf, coyote, and fisher. Facilities include a large classroom/conference center, two residential living centers that provide overnight accommodations for up to 125 people, and full food service capability. Treehaven is the ideal place to host any group.

Eight permanent employees and over 20 affiliated staff - mostly teachers and educators - help Treehaven serve over 25,000 people each year with courses, seminars, workshops, school and youth programs, and business gatherings. A public, non-profit facility operated by the UWSP College of Natural Resources - the nation's largest undergraduate natural resources program - Treehaven relies on usage fees and donations for much of its operating budget, with limited support from state tax dollars.

Treehaven's mission is guided by the Treehaven Board of Advisors with support from volunteers who raise funds to support programs, land management and buildings of the center.

Position Overview

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (College of Natural Resources), Treehaven, located in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, is searching for a Program Manager to work at a residential education and research conference facility resting on a glacial ridge overlooking 1,400 acres of forest and wetlands.

Terms of Employment: 

• This is a 12 month, Academic Staff full-time permanent appointment, exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.  

Responsibilities

• This position will provide outreach programming to school groups, the general public, and local communities.
• Schedule speakers for public programming and with schools; work with volunteers.
• Develop new public and school program offerings.
• Meet visiting groups and coordinate large public events.
• Help coordinate yearly organizational calendar and work with/train seasonal educators.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in environmental education/interpretation or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years full-time teaching experience in environmental education/interpretation, team building, canoeing/kayaking, interpretive hikes, stream study, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and outdoor skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational and public speaking skills.
• Experience working with adult programming and adult volunteers.
• Experience working with team members and departments to provide exceptional customer service and programming.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in environmental education/interpretation or related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong science/natural resources background and demonstrated ability in teaching, program development and citizen science.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Deadline to Apply: December 28, 2017