FRIENDS OF HUNT HILL
AUDUBON SANCTUARY
THE FRIENDS OF HUNT HILL AUDUBON SANCTUARY, INC.
N2384 HUNT HILL ROAD
SARONA, WI 54870-9501
director@hunthill.org
715-635-6543
www.hunthill.org
Position: Program Director
Location: Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
The Friends of Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Inc. announces the opening of the Program Director position at
the Hunt Hill Nature Center and Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, Wisconsin.
Responsibilities:
Plan, promote, contract and schedule all programs and rentals at Hunt Hill (including summer camp
programs, visiting groups, school programs, contracted camps, facility rentals and public programs)
Achieve program growth: program revenue, profitability and attendance
Hire, train, manage & schedule educators, guest speakers, cooks
Work collaboratively with area organizations
Editor of all publications of FOHHAS (Program Guide, promo flyers, press releases, website)
Fill in effective day-to-day operation of the camp office in absence of other office staff
Serve as a cooperating camp staff team member to help fill in, as needed, for various jobs throughout
the camp (may include cleaning, kitchen work, lifting and moving furniture, gardening, trail work)
Manage volunteers for FOHHAS (communicate w/, recruit, record hours, and recognize)
Prepare proposals for grant writing to support programs, staff and facilities
Serve on operating committees of the Board as requested
Evaluate, maintain, organize and safeguard program supplies
Complete other jobs as assigned by the Executive Director
Requirements:
1. Education: minimum of Bachelor’s degree with environmental, science-related or educational
background, summer camp experience a plus
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills
3. Supervisory experience
4. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
5. Experience teaching /working with youth
6. Lifeguard and First Responder certification or willingness to become certified
Benefits:
1. Equivalent of full-time nine months per year, salaried position of $21,000
2. Year-round housing with all utilities except cable & telephone, single coverage major medical insurance
reimbursement, paid holidays, SIMPLE retirement plan (matching up to 3% annual pay)
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:
Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
N2384 Hunt Hill Road
Sarona, WI 54870
Or email to:
director@hunthill.org
To learn more:
Call: 715-635-6543 or Check out our website: www.hunthill.org
*Applications will be accepted through November, or until position is filled
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AUDUBON SANCTUARY
Hunt Hill Program Director (Nine Month) Job Description- Expanded
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Equivalent of full time nine months per year, salaried position; at-will employment by the Friends
of Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Inc., a 501 – (c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is estimated that this
job is 60% administrative management and 40% program related
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Salary of $21,000 per nine months equivalent per year with benefits including: free housing
options at camp (Estimated value of $9000), single coverage major medical health insurance
reimbursement, ten paid holiday days, paid vacation days and SIMPLE retirement plan (matching
up to 3% of annual pay)
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*Housing: year-round on-site living. Seasonal (June – August) on-site living is required - housing is
provided in the Farmhouse (second floor apartment) at no charge and it includes heat, electricity,
internet, garbage pick-up. Satellite TV service not provided.
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Report directly to the Executive Director
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Assist the Executive Director with successful fulfillment of the mission of FOHHAS
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Key responsibilities:
Plan, promote, contract and schedule all programs and rentals at Hunt Hill (including summer
camp programs, visiting groups, school programs, contracted camps, facility rentals and public programs)
Achieve program growth: program revenue, profitability and attendance
Hire, train, manage & schedule: 5 summer educators, 5-15 school educators, 2 cooks & various
guest speakers
Work collaboratively with area organizations (LLPA, WCLRA, service clubs, other nonprofits,
educational institutions, etc.)
Editor of all publications of FOHHAS (annual Program Guide, program promo flyers, press releases,
website)
Fill in effective day-to-day operation of the camp office in absence of Executive Director
and Office Manager
Serve as a cooperating camp staff team member to help fill in, as needed, for various jobs
throughout the camp (might include cleaning, bulk mailings, kitchen work, lifting and moving furniture,
gardening, trail work, etc.)
Manage volunteers for FOHHAS (communicate w/, recruit, record hours, and recognize)
Prepare proposals for grant writing to support programs, staff and facilities
Serve on operating committees of the Board as requested
Evaluate, maintain, organize and safeguard program supplies
Maintain historical records of FOHHAS and Hunt Hill
Complete other jobs as assigned by the Executive Director
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AUDUBON SANCTUARY
Hunt Hill Program Director Qualifications and Preferred Characteristics:
(not necessarily in priority order)
Qualifications:
• Education - minimum of Bachelors’ degree with environmental, science-related, or educational
background, summer camp experience a plus
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Excellent communications skills – especially public speaking, phone, emails, interpersonal and written
(Program Guide, news releases, advertising, business and thank you letters, lesson plans, grants, email communications,
public presentations, board meetings, website); with immediate follow-up responses to all communications
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Computer skills – documents, spreadsheets, publishing software programs, PowerPoint
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Able to lead and participate in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing,
survival programs, etc.
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Ability to work well with people of all ages
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Supervisory experience
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Certified or interest in being certified in First Responder and Lifeguarding
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experience working in nature centers or camps
extroverted – excellent “people skills”
enjoy working with all ages
organized, detail person with great follow-up skills
patient
cooperative
energetic
positive attitude
respectful
inquisitive
creative
motivated – shows initiative
self-directed
willingness to live on-site year-round or minimum of three months of the summer
willingness to put in long hours with varying schedule changes
neat and clean
concerned with good first impressions for the public
mature
responsible
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Program Director Job Scheduling Outline
JANUARY
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Mail out program guide
Wedding Expos
Training for first responder & lifeguard trainer training
Update registration packets and brochures
Renew First responder certification
FEBRUARY
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Summer staff job descriptions out
Attend job fairs
School Contracts
Prepare press releases for all programs
MARCH
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Interview and hire summer staff
Update school curriculum needs and program descriptions
Program supplies ordered for all camps and events within budget
Revise staff training manual
APRIL
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Train School Educators
Complete School Schedules
Schedule School Educators
Coordinate, plan, promote, schedule, conduct and evaluate all school programs
Help with camp opening and Helping Hands weekend
Coordinate Kiosks, interpretive materials
Hire cook
Coordinate summer tasks with LLPA
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Continue coordination of all school programs – staffing, schedules, and teach as needed.
Coordinate summer staff arrival, housing, training, uniforms, scheduling
Confirm summer presenters
Update LLPA kiosks, CBCW bags, AIS kits, etc.
Schedule CBCW boat landings
MAY
JUNE
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Train summer staff
Renew lifeguard certification
Enter swims data
Schedule, manage and oversee summer staff
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JULY
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Enter swims data
Schedule, manage and oversee summer staff
AUGUST
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Enter swims data
Schedule, manage and oversee summer staff
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Compile program summary reports: # people, fees, expenses, evaluations, etc.
Assemble photo albums, archives (ongoing)
Work with Program Committee to schedule following year programs
Enter swims data
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
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Assist with coordinating guest speakers, all programs, day camps, registrations and reports
Program Garage close down – move program materials to basement
Assist with membership mailing
Program summary for annual report
Budget recommendations
Complete program guide for printer
NOVEMBER
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Update website as needed
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Update website as needed
Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition
DECEMBER
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