Education and Conservation Specialist
Quick answer
Upham Woods is hiring an onsite Education and Conservation Specialist in Wisconsin Dells, WI, paying a $23,000 living stipend plus an education award to lead environmental programming and land stewardship.
- Role
- Education and Conservation Specialist
- Organization
- Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center (Wisconsin Conservation Corps)
- Location
- Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $23,000 total living stipend ($460 per week) plus an approximate $7,300 Education Award upon completion.
- Category
- Education & Training
- Apply by
- 2026-06-19
The role
The Education and Conservation Specialist at Upham Woods will lead environmental education programming for youth and community groups while serving as a land steward for Blackhawk Island. This AmeriCorps position involves teaching lessons, facilitating outdoor activities, and performing essential conservation tasks such as trail maintenance and invasive species removal. The role requires residing onsite and serving as a liaison for visiting groups, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to environmental education and land stewardship within the UW-Madison Division of Extension.
What you'll do
- Teach environmental and outdoor education programs to diverse groups.
- Perform land stewardship and trail maintenance on Blackhawk Island.
- Serve as an onsite liaison for visiting groups, including on-call duties.
- Care for and present live animals for educational purposes.
- Support program design, implementation, and evaluation.
What it takes
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident.
- Access to a reliable personal vehicle for outreach.
- Ability to perform physical work in inclement weather.
- Experience with group leadership or education is a plus.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, onsite housing, provided meals during program group services, and eligible mileage reimbursement.
Frequently asked questions
Is this job remote?
No, this is an onsite position located at the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI, and includes provided housing.
What is the compensation for this role?
The role provides a total living stipend of $23,000 ($460 per week) and an additional education award of approximately $7,300 upon successful completion of the service term.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, hold U.S. citizenship or legal residency, and have access to a reliable personal vehicle for outreach duties.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply for this position is June 19, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center (Wisconsin Conservation Corps)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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