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Associate Land Manager
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Associate Land Manager (Urban Forestry)
Job Title: Associate Land Manager
Reports to: Land Manager
Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week, non-Exempt
Salary Range: $18-$22
Date Revised: April 2023
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Land Manager (Urban Forestry) is responsible for continuing to develop and implement a comprehensive land management program at the Lynden Sculpture Garden. Working with a land team that includes a Land Manager, an Associate Land Manager (Horticulture), and a part-time Assistant Land Manager, s/he will contribute to the stewardship of the property for educational, scientific, recreational, and cultural purposes to benefit current and future generations. The Land Manager reports to the Land Manager and supervises interns, volunteers, and contractors. S/he also works with the executive director, the facilities/conservation staff, the education staff, and with artists to carry out responsibilities.
Lynden works with a highly diverse group of artists, educators, students, and communities to create, support, and share experiences at the intersection of art, nature, and culture. We operate as a laboratory, offering hands-on programs that integrate our sculpture collection, temporary installations, and community of artists with the natural ecology of a 44-acre site. Lynden has a small staff and a collaborative work environment. We invest in the professional development of our employees, and we encourage them to find ways to integrate their individual interests into their work at the sculpture garden. This is an ideal position for a self-directed individual with a solid background in urban forestry who is comfortable with experimentation, welcomes the opportunity to work closely with those outside their field, and is excited about maximizing the environmental, educational, and creative potential of this relatively small site. We are willing to remedy deficiencies in certifications for a promising candidate.
This is a full-time, year-round, hands-on position. The job will include facilities coverage on weekends and occasional evenings when the sculpture garden is open to the public. The ALM(UF) shares responsibility for implementing the management of the landscaped and natural areas, including the ponds and woodlands, and ensuring that these efforts support Lynden Sculpture Garden programming, community use of spaces, and habitat restoration goals. The ALM(UF) will also assist with daily operations of the Lynden Sculpture Garden as needed.
The Lynden Sculpture Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers an attractive benefits package. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Land Stewardship & Grounds Management
• Contributes to and implements short-term and long-term management/restoration plans for the Lynden Sculpture Garden
• Works with staff, contractors, and volunteers to implement the organization’s goals for the natural and landscaped area, particularly Lynden’s urban forest, arboretum-like tree collection, prairies, and savannas.
• Removes invasive species, propagates and plants native species, maintains native areas and gardens
• Implements, with necessary outside expertise, the tree plan for the Lynden Sculpture Garden
• Assists with managing wildlife within local, state and federal regulations
• Uses GPS and GIS technology to generate natural community maps, record management activities, and delineate important natural features.
• Repairs and maintains tools and equipment
• Assists with managing streaming of waste, recycling, and composting
• Maintains grounds for public use, including removal of snow, trash, and weeds
• Follows safety protocols for all procedures
• Develops educational programming that calls attention to Lynden’s landscape and attracts new audiences
• Develops volunteer opportunities and events
Management
• Participates in short-term and long-range planning, establishing priorities for land stewardship, grounds management, and improvements
• Assists in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets
• Shares the Lynden Sculpture Garden's mission and practices in various settings, including but not limited to conferences and workshops related to the field
• Maintains and develops partnerships and acts as liaison to conservation groups, local government, and neighbors
• Assists with fundraising efforts, including but not limited to reviewing draft grant proposals, creating reports and providing information about grant outcomes
• Assists, as needed, with daily operations and special projects
Supervisory & Staff Coordination
• Supervises assigned staff, interns, and volunteers; participates in hiring; conducts orientation and training
• Solicits bids and supervises contractors
• Mentors employees under supervision, encouraging their professional development
• Encourages, plans for, and manages volunteer involvement in carrying out the land management work
• Communicates and works closely with executive director on artist projects
• Communicates and works closely with education staff on their outdoor needs
• Communicates Lynden Sculpture Garden information to the general public
• Maintains records and documentation of projects and activities
• Writes occasional blog and social media posts
WORK RELATIONSHIPS AND SCOPE
Work will involve interaction with staff, contractors, volunteers, and artists, as well as members of the public. Works cooperatively with land management team and staff from all departments. Communicates and works with stakeholders and vendors from government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Education/Training
Minimum of three years’ experience working in a related field, particularly in urban forest management and prairie restoration. BS or BA in natural sciences, botany, natural resources, forestry land management, or related field highly valued. Knowledge of safety procedures is required.
Skills and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of Wisconsin native and non-native plant and animal species
• Strong commitment to conservation of Wisconsin biological diversity
• Knowledge of ecosystem concepts and processes, ecosystem succession
• Knowledge of restoration methods (direct knowledge of burns, chemical control, and goat control a plus)
• Knowledge of urban forestry management practices
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to land management a plus
• Able to work independently, but also able to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to train, motivate, and supervise others
• Ability to repair and maintain tools and machines.
• Ability to maintain and repair fencing, outbuildings, and other outdoor structures
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work space
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Valid herbicide applicator's license required (if you do not have this license we will require you to get it and we will pay for the course)
• Certification in first aid/CPR and chainsaw safety (SAWW levels 1-3) a plus
• Working knowledge of lawnmower, snow removal equipment, string trimmer, chainsaw, brush cutter, rototiller, and other small machines
• Knowledge of safety procedures
WORKING CONDITIONS
Job Conditions/Work Location: A great deal of work is performed outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions and may involve potential exposure to hazards. Indoor work performed at desk in open office or in shared workshops. Scheduling is flexible but the Associate Land Manager must be able to work weekends and occasional evenings. The summer months are Lynden’s busiest season and flexibility is expected of all employees during peak times.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors to perform tasks requiring physical exertion in all weather conditions; lift heavy objects up to 60 lbs; and safely use hand and power tools and equipment.
Equipment Used: Tractor, manual transmission trucks, golf cart, boat, lawnmower, lawn sweeper, brush cutter, chainsaw, rototiller, string trimmer, other small machines, herbicide sprayer, hand tools, computer, printer/copier.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises, with other members of the land team, the Assistant Land Manager, interns and volunteers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The Lynden Sculpture Garden is committed to a policy of equal job opportunities for all employees and applicants. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Send cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, resume, and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without your knowledge) to Executive Director Polly Morris at pmorris@lyndensculpturegarden.org with “Associate Land Manager” in the subject line.
2023 MPS Arts Internship Program
Job Title: Art Education Intern
Positions Available: 2
Term: June 14 – August 23, 2023 (ends August 11th for MPS students)
Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $11.00 / hour
Reports to: Director of Education
Application Deadline: Monday, May 15, 2023 by 5 PM
Date Revised: March, 2023
The Lynden Sculpture Garden operates as a laboratory that creates, supports, and shares experiences at the intersection of art, nature, and culture. The Lynden Sculpture Garden’s summer camps integrate our collection of monumental outdoor sculpture with the natural ecology of 40 acres of park, ponds, and woodland, creating a unique hands-on experience of art in nature.
We are seeking an intern who is enthusiastic about art, comfortable working outdoors, has a genuine interest in working with children, and has the patience, verbal communication skills, and mature attitude needed to interact with children ages 4 to 15 years and their parents. The art education intern will be expected to assist with all daily camp activities, and in turn they will gain experience working as part of an education team. This internship will prepare the candidate for future study and work in the field of art education—as a teacher or community/museum educator--providing concrete skills in curriculum development and implementation, place-based approaches to education, classroom management, and hands-on art-making.
More information on camps: http://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/camps
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist camp leaders in development and implementation of curriculum
• Participate alongside campers in all activities; model camp policies and procedures
• Coach junior camp counselors
• Supervise campers during lunch hours and breaks
• Set up and cleanup of art studio and outdoor classroom; prepare and organize art materials
• Develop and lead hands-on projects for the program
• Assist in coordination of weekly final showings of camp work
Qualifications
• Must be at least 15 years of age; enrolled in MPS high school, or resident of the City of Milwaukee
• Enthusiasm for art; comfortable working outdoors
• Genuine interest in working with children
• Patience, verbal communication skills, and mature attitude
• First Aid certification (Lynden will pay for training and certification if needed)
Schedule
Total internship hours: 396
Start/end dates: June 14, 2023, through August 23, 2023 (Internships end August 11th for MPS students)
A Milwaukee County Transit System M-Card will be provided from the first day of work through 8/31/23.
Weekly schedule: 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, from June 19-August 23. The schedule will vary from week to week, but will generally be 8:30 am-4:30 pm. At least 20 hours of training and camp preparation will be scheduled prior to June 19th. Intern will also participate in 10 hours of group training provided by MPS.
Additional Benefits
The Lynden staff is committed to increasing the value of this internship by providing:
• Regular evaluation, feedback and coaching on career options.
• Participation in the summer lab of Lynden’s Innovative Educators Institute (June 26-30), a teacher professional development program that is part of ArtsECO.
• Interns will also work alongside master artists visiting the summer camp program (such as Arianne King Comer, Daniel Minter, Julio Pabón and Angela Kingsawan)
• Exposure to all facets of this nonprofit arts organization (exhibition & residency, visitor services, sculpture & conservation, facilities, landscape, administration) through a series of mini-residencies in each area on days when camps are not in session.
Deadline to apply: 5:00 PM on Monday, May 15, 2023
Application process:
Step 1: Tell Us About Yourself: Write a letter of interest telling us why you’re interested in working with us and why you’re the right person for the position.
Step 2: Obtain a Teacher Recommendation: Tell a teacher about the position you’re applying for and ask them to write you a letter of recommendation for your application.
Step 3: Complete the MPS Arts Internship Application online: https://mpsresearch.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81vrADqk64ofo3A
Step 4: Submit online your letter of interest, teacher recommendation (You can upload the letter on the uploads page) and MPS application by 5 pm on Monday, May 15, 2023. Interviews will be offered to top candidates the morning of Sunday, May 21, 2023. Selected candidates will be notified the week of May 15th.
Questions: Jeremy Stepien, Education Director
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Email: jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
Phone: 414-446-8481
2023 MPS Arts Internship Program
Job Title: Community Arts Intern
Positions Available: 1
Term: June 5– August 19, 2023 (ends August 11th for MPS students)
Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $11.00 / hour
Reports to: Director of Education
Application Deadline: Monday, May 15, 2023 by 5 PM
Date Revised: March, 2023
The Lynden Sculpture Garden operates as a laboratory that creates, supports, and shares experiences at the intersection of art, nature, and culture. The Lynden Sculpture Garden’s summer camps integrate our collection of monumental outdoor sculpture with the natural ecology of 40 acres of park, ponds, and woodland, creating a unique hands-on experience of art in nature.
We are seeking an intern who is enthusiastic about working in both the arts and at the community level, especially with refugee and displaced communities within Lynden’s HOME Program, assisting Lynden’s community engagement specialist/artist-in-residence. The intern should have a genuine interest in working with people of all ages and backgrounds and be comfortable working outdoors. A strong candidate is reliable, practical, and a good problem-solver and communicator. This internship will prepare the candidate for future study and work in the field of community-art making, community organizing, and art education. The specialized focus on displaced communities will provide concrete skills related to implementing arts-based opportunities within diverse communities. More information about the HOME Program: http://www.home-at-lynden.org/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the preparation and planning of cultural celebrations of World Refugee Day (June 20 and June 25), and the performance-oriented events of HOME Days (July 15, August 19, and September 16) that feature music, dance, craft and fashion of Milwaukee’s refugee communities.
• Assist in the arrangement of community meetings, attending community events to promote HOME, and tracking organizations’ needs for events.
• As studio assistant to visiting artists, prepare and organize art materials, including keeping a log of participants and projects, working alongside community members and artists related to the HOME Program.
• Participate occasionally in summer camps and the intensive summer lab of our Innovative Educators Institute (June 26-30), a teacher professional development program that is part of ArtsECO.
Qualifications
• Must be at least 15 years of age; enrolled in MPS high school, or resident of the City of Milwaukee
• Enthusiasm for art; comfortable working outdoors
• Genuine interest in working with diverse communities
• Patience, verbal communication skills, and mature attitude
• First Aid certification (Lynden will pay for training and certification if needed)
Schedule
Total internship hours: 400
Start/end dates: June 5, 2023, through August 19, 2023 (Internships end August 11th for MPS students)
A Milwaukee County Transit System M-Card will be provided from the first day of work through 8/31/23.
Weekly schedule: 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, from June 19-August 23. The schedule will vary from week to week, with some weekend days required, but will generally be 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Some weekend days required, including June 25, July 15, and August 19. At least 20 hours of training will be scheduled prior to June 19th. Intern will also participate in 10 hours of group training provided by MPS.
Additional Benefits
The Lynden staff is committed to increasing the value of this internship by providing:
• Regular evaluation, feedback and coaching on career options.
• Participation in Milwaukee’s World Refugee Day celebrations, including opportunities to enhance skills especially as a potential community artist or organizer interested in the intersection of community work and the arts.
• Interns will also work alongside master artists visiting HOME and the summer camp program (such as Arianne King Comer, Eneida Sanches, Daniel Minter, Reggie Wilson, and Nicholas Galanin).
• Exposure to all facets of this nonprofit arts organization (exhibition & residency, visitor services, sculpture & conservation, facilities, landscape, administration) through a series of mini-residencies in each area on days when programs are not in session.
Deadline to apply: 5:00 PM on Monday, May 15, 2023
Application process:
Step 1: Tell Us About Yourself: Write a letter of interest telling us why you’re interested in working with us and why you’re the right person for the position.
Step 2: Obtain a Teacher Recommendation: Tell a teacher about the position you’re applying for and ask them to write you a letter of recommendation for your application.
Step 3: Complete the MPS Arts Internship Application online: https://mpsresearch.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81vrADqk64ofo3A
Step 4: Submit online your letter of interest, teacher recommendation (You can upload the letter on the uploads page) and MPS application by 5 pm on Monday, May 15, 2023. Interviews will be offered to top candidates the morning of Sunday, May 21, 2023. Selected candidates will be notified the week of May 15th.
Questions: Jeremy Stepien, Education Director
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Email: jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
Phone: 414-446-8481
Lynden Sculpture Garden Application Guidelines
We do not currently have any other open positions. If you would like to submit your resume and cover letter for us to keep on file, please choose one of the following options:
By e-mail: pmorris@lyndensculpturegarden.org (please put “Lynden Jobs” in the subject line)
By fax: (414) 446-8492
By mail: Lynden Sculpture Garden
Attn.: Polly Morris
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Please indicate, in your cover letter or e-mail, which of the following areas you are interested in: Administration, Art Education, Facilities, Landscape, Sculpture Conservation, or Visitor Services. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at the Lynden Sculpture Garden. We keep resumes on file for one year.
The Lynden Sculpture Garden is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
