Employment

Position Title: Building and Grounds Assistant

Reports To:  Building and Grounds Coordinator

Application Deadline Date:    Position open until filled

Nature of Work:  The North Lakeland Discovery Center (NLDC) operates within a team-minded framework and as a mission-based organization, focused on delivering high-quality mission and service opportunities.  This position is responsible to assist the Buildings and Grounds Coordinator with the following tasks:

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists with maintenance of all buildings, including but not limited to, painting, staining, roof cleaning, plumbing and carpentry.
• Performs maintenance to our 12-mile trail system, including brushing, clearing, boardwalk repair, sign upkeep, and winter ski trail grooming.
• Performs vehicle maintenance, including oil changes and minor repairs.
• Snow and ice removal from walkways and driveways.
• Regular upkeep of gardens, including watering and weeding.
• Regular upkeep of grounds, including mowing, trimming, and spring/fall cleanup.
• Provides support for fundraising events and weddings, including tent set-up, table and chair set-up, power cord placement and management, and clean-up.
• Provides support to program staff with facility set-up, clean-up, and equipment preparation and distribution.
• Performs cleaning of offices, lodge, Discovery Hall, cabins and bathrooms.
• Transporting, launching and trailering the pontoon boat and other boats.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Expectations:

• Strong work ethic and good communication skills.
• Ability to perform cleaning and maintenance work.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including many weekends.
• Ability to supervise and assist volunteers.
• Flexible and team-oriented individual.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications:  This position requires experience in general maintenance, familiarity in lawn work, carpentry, light mechanical work, and general cleaning.

Status:

• Position is year-around, full-time, hourly.

• Benefits include health and dental, 401K plan, paid time off (PTO) and holiday leave.

• Compensation:  $18 hour.  Annual increases subject to review.

• 90 day probationary period.

• Position open until filled.

To Apply For This Position:

To apply for this position, send a completed North Lakeland Discovery Center Job Application (available on the NLDC’s website, www.discoverycenter.net under the Employment tab), and three recent References to:  North Lakeland Discovery Center, Attention Ryan Wahlgren, P.O. Box 237, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545.  You may also send an email to ryan@discoverycenter.net and attach the completed Job Application, Resume and References.  

The North Lakeland Discovery Center is a premier not-for-profit environmental education center located in Wisconsin’s scenic Northwoods. Our 63-acre site is situated among forestland, wetlands, and wilderness lakes and rivers within the 240,000-acre Northern-Highlands American Legion State Forest.  The Discovery Center’s activities and experiences promote stewardship of natural and cultural resources, and connect people to nature through education, recreation and research.  Our events, facilities, recreation opportunities and engaging outdoor programs encourage lifelong learning and create a sense of community, well-being and fun!

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NORTH LAKELAND DISCOVERY CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position Title:       Seasonal Custodial and Grounds Support

Reports to:       Building and Grounds Coordinator

Supervises:     N/A

Date:     May 2022

 

Nature of Work:  The North Lakeland Discovery Center (NLDC) operates within a team-minded framework and as a mission-based organization, focused on delivering high-quality mission and service opportunities.  The seasonal cleaning and grounds staff is responsible to assist the Buildings and Grounds Coordinator with the following tasks:

  

Specific Responsibilities:

 

• Performs cleaning of offices, lodge, cabins, and bathrooms. 
• Assists with maintenance of all buildings, bathrooms, trails, and grounds.
• Regular upkeep of gardens, including watering and weeding.
• Provides support to program staff with facility set up, clean up, and equipment preparation and distribution. 
• Provides support before, during, and after Discovery Center events. Including set up and cleanup
• Provides support before and after facility rentals. Including set up and cleanup   
• Other duties as assigned.

 

General Expectations:  

 

• Strong work ethic and good communication skills.
• Ability to perform cleaning and lawn work.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Ability to supervise and assist volunteers.
• Flexible and team-oriented individual.
• Valid Driver’s License.

 

Qualifications:  The position requires experience or familiarity in general cleaning and lawn work. 

 

Status:

• Position is seasonal during June-Sept 2022, options for extending
• Compensation $13/hour
• 20 hours per week

 

To apply for this position, send a completed North Lakeland Discovery Center Job Application to: P.O. Box 237, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 (Attn: Custodial and Grounds) or attach and email completed Job Application to contact@discoverycenter.net.

  

The North Lakeland Discovery Center is a premier not-for-profit environmental education center located in Wisconsin’s scenic Northwoods. Our 63-acre site is situated among forestland, wetlands, and wilderness lakes and rivers within the 240,000-acre Northern-Highlands American Legion State Forest. The Discovery Center’s activities and experiences promote stewardship of natural and cultural resources, and connect people to nature through education, recreation and research. Our events, facilities, recreation opportunities and engaging outdoor programs encourage lifelong learning and create a sense of community, well-being and fun!

 

Position: Facilities and Volunteer Coordinator .5FTE Reports to:  Executive Director

Supervises:  Volunteers

Date:  March 2022

 

Job Description:  The North Lakeland Discovery Center (NLDC), an exciting environmental education non-profit connecting people to nature, needs a Facilities and Volunteer Coordinator with a passion for our mission.  We are located in the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods.  This is a half-time position.  

Hours:   Half-time, primarily onsite position with a minimum of 20 hours/week that includes some flexibility and will include some occasional evenings and weekends.  Some remote work is possible.

 

Pay: hourly, range $15-20/hour, commensurate with experience.

 

Overview: The Facilities and Volunteer Coordinator position, at its core, is responsible for facilitating meaningful and positive experiences at the Discovery Center – for volunteers, visiting groups, members and various user groups. This is done through active recruitment and attention to client needs, alongside a continued commitment to the Center’s guiding values and principles.  

Nature of Work: The Facilities and Volunteer Coordinator handles the booking, management and coordination of residential rentals, reunions, weddings, and other groups using the NLDC’s residential and other facilities. He/she also recruits, trains and manages NLDC volunteers. Works with the management team, staff, and volunteers to coordinate successful events and fundraisers.  Supports lead staff with logistical assistance in carrying out free or low-cost public events.

Essential Functions:

Facilities

• Coordinates facility needs for rental groups, schools, weddings, and all other groups and events using the facility. Cooperates with Vacassa in maximizing rentals of the Director’s House. Completes all contracts and paperwork necessary for rentals and groups. Communicates policies and regulations to visiting groups.  Coordinates booking schedule with Grounds Crew to ensure proper facility turnover between rentals.  
• Oversees the Rentals and Groups budgets including expense and income tracking. Develops appropriate strategies to achieve budget goals.  Maintains the Google Facility calendar to ensure appropriate facility space is reserved.  
• Assures for safe, positive and integrated experience by communicating procedures and requirements, facilitates service projects, and encourages sustainable/green practices. Arranges for food service and supervises group clean-up of facilities. Coordinates with staff to accommodate any desired programming needs. Seeks out new groups to include but not limited to camps, recreation groups, and specialty skill groups.
• Ensures good working order of the facility, including ordering equipment and supplies, maintenance and upgrades of infrastructure (computers, phone system, and internet); and working with the Executive Director to maintain proper insurance and compliance with facility codes and County licensing.  

Volunteers

• Send IVolunteer e-blasts to volunteer list for various opportunities or needs
• Populate IVolunteer database with names, contact info and interests/abilities
• Create updated volunteer form for both online and in office
• Follow up with volunteers who have contacted us or express interest
• Connect volunteers by interest with appropriate staff
• Develop volunteer recruitment drives
• Develop volunteer “on-boarding/training protocols”
• Develop appropriate volunteer appreciation events and efforts

Qualifications:

Education:  H.S. Diploma, Associate or (Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience:  (Preferred) 2 years or more combined coordinating facilities or events, or volunteer coordination alongside a background and familiarity with various marketing and public communication techniques.

Skills: High level of professionalism in presentations and communications. Proficient in MS office and computer programs. Information Technology a plus.  Basic database and Internet skills required. 

 

Certifications and licenses: CPR/ First Aid required within 6 months of hire (standard for all staff).  Food Manager Certificate and Responsible Beverage Server certificate required (may be easily completed after hire).  

 

Application: Please submit a cover letter, resume, discovery Center Application for Employment (available on our Web page under Employment) and three references to John Heusinkveld, Director.  john@discoverycenter.net. 

715-543-2085

 

Disclaimer: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, are part of the job.

The North Lakeland Discovery Center is a premier not-for-profit environmental education center located in Wisconsin’s scenic Northwoods. Our 63-acre site is situated among forestland, wetlands, and wilderness lakes and rivers within the 240,000-acre Northern-Highlands American Legion State Forest. Our mission is to enrich lives and inspire an ethic of care for Wisconsin’s Northwoods through the facilitation of connections among nature, people and community.