Office Manager/ Assistant Naturalist

A full-time position at the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center under the general direction of the Director.  The Office Manager/Assistant Naturalist will perform a wide variety of professional and administrative duties relating to both the day to day operations of the department and interpretive work within the Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center and at other locations as needed.     

   Essential Functions (may include, but not limited too)

1.       Work with staff to file claims, place orders, accept deliveries, and greet the public

2.      Help director prepare documents for Conservation Board meetings

3.      Responsible for filing reports and maintaining accurate files for all aspects of the department

4.      Performs such office duties as bookkeeping, writing claims, and filing

5.      Manages the gift shop inventory by ordering all new products, keeping track of monthly sales, keeping the shop clean and organized.

6.      Maintain records for programs and donations

7.      Prepare press releases and promotional materials for the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center

8.      Answer and direct phone calls regarding the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center and the areas managed by the ACCB

9.      Work with fulltime naturalist to plan and implement regularly scheduled education programs for youth and adults at the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center

10.   Lead tour groups or school field trips with assistance from Naturalist or other staff

11.   Perform daily cleaning of restrooms and common use areas of the Driftless Area Education and Visitors

12.   Perform daily animal chores such as watering, feeding, and cleaning tanks. 

13.   Work cash register. 

14.   Greet visitors and answer questions regarding the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center, Allamakee County, and the Driftless Area 15.   Opening and closing of the Driftless Area Education Visitors Center