Cave of the Mounds, National Natural Landmark

Employment Opportunities

We are currently recruiting candidates for the following positions:

Tour Guide

General Responsibilities

  • Welcome tourists and groups who come to Cave of the Mounds NNL
  • Conduct safe, enjoyable, and educational tours
  • Assist customers in the amazing rock & fossil shop
  • Assist customers in the snack bar
  • Help to maintain neat, clean and safe buildings and grounds

Duties

  • Lead interpretive tours of the Cave that are safe, fun, and educational
  • Tell the story of the Cave - its formation, growth, discovery, development, and protection - throughout all aspects of time
  • Greet the public with a smile and helpful information so they will enjoy their visit to Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark
  • Assist customers with the sale of merchandise and restock the amazing rock & fossil shop
  • Serve customers at the seasonal snack bar in the Visitor Center
  • Assist with the processing of merchandise including unpacking, marking, light manufacturing and storing
  • Assist with the maintenance of the buildings and grounds through typical tasks and chores such as sweeping, mopping, trash removal, dusting, raking, etc.

Qualified Candidates will have:

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a friendly manner
  • A desire for interaction with the general public and public speaking
  • Interest in the natural environment, nature appreciation, nature education
  • Good conflict resolution skills and desire to work as a memeber of a team
  • The desire to do a wide variety of tasks in the course of a workday

Benefits

  • You get to take people through a beautiful Cave!!
  • Reciprocity with many, many awesome Wisconsin tourist attractions
  • Super cool staff events such as off trail caving, fossil hunts, campfires, and barn movie nights
  • Paid training and annual wage review
  • The "coolest" summer job EVER!

Contact us at 608-437-3038 if interested in employment.

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