Employment Opportunities

Do you like people and nature?  Are you looking for a flexible part time job? 

Cave of the Mounds is seeking flexible part time help.  No experience or training is necessary, we will teach you all that you need to know.  This is a perfect opportunity for someone who might want a few hours while kids are in school, for retirees, or for anyone with some extra time on their hands who likes people and caves!  

 Depending on your abilities and availabilities, typical duties include:

• Learning and sharing knowledge of science and history to the guests inside of the Cave in a safe, fun and educational manner.  Paid training, no experience necessary! Our tours are self-paced, so you get to talk to guests one-on one as they walk through our beautiful cave. 

• Assisting in our gift shop helping guests, cash handling on a user-friendly iPad-based system 
• Helping to keep our buildings and grounds clean and safe for guests from around the world

Team Members enjoy:

• Flexible shifts and paid training
• Employee discount in our Rock and Fossil Gift Shop
• Reciprocity with many awesome Wisconsin tourist attractions.

• The “coolest” job EVER! (The cave is 50°F year-round!)

Applications are available online, in person at our ticket desk, or call to have an application mailed to you.  608/437-3038 or www.caveofthemounds.com.

(Ages 16 and Up)

General Responsibilities

Provide our guests with an entertaining and educational experience both above and below ground through excellent customer service, exhibits, activities, facilities and interpretation while conserving our natural resources.

Duties:

• 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 provide helpful information.
• Interact with guests as they travel through the cave in a safe, fun, and educational manner.
• Assist in receiving and merchandising products as well as staffing our rock & fossil shop.
• Assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of the buildings and grounds

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 team member.
• The desire to do a wide variety of tasks in the course of a workday.

Benefits:

• Get paid to spend time in a beautiful cave!
• Reciprocity with many awesome Wisconsin tourist attractions.
• Fun staff events such as potlucks, fossil hunts, and more!
• Paid training and annual wage review.
• The “coolest” job EVER!  (The cave is 50°F year-round!)

Applications are available online, in person at our ticket desk, or call to have an application mailed to you.  608/437-3038 or www.caveofthemounds.com.

Garden Team Members

Cave of the Mounds, National Natural Landmark is looking for hard working individuals who love working
outdoors to join our park gardens and grounds maintenance team. This position provides an opportunity to
be part of the team who creates and maintains the beautiful landscape of our park.

Role:

• Full and/or part-time seasonal positions available
  Work in all weather conditions
• Shifts vary – we are open seven days a week
• Work in a team
• General maintenance of grounds, gardens and buildings

Requirements:

• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to maintain a clean and well organized tool area
• Neat and clean appearance
• Ability to identify (or learn to identify) plant species

Experience in the following a plus:

• Planting, pruning, weeding
• Weed and pest control
• Use of brush cutters, blowers, mowers and other small engine tools
• Use of outdoor hand tools
• Maintenance of ornamental garden beds
• Other duties and projects as assigned

This is a limited-term position with hours between March 15 and November 15, as needed. Experience in the following areas is a plus: outdoor grounds/landscaping; public speaking; organization; operation of
outdoor equipment; and/or gardening. You must be an outgoing, motivated, self-starter who can think on your feet and work without direct supervision.

Applications are available online, in person at our ticket desk, or call to have an application mailed to you.  608/437-3038 or www.caveofthemounds.com.

Opportunities are available for part-time positions for seasonal or year-round work with possibilities of full-time employment. A perfect position for an active retiree!

Cave of the Mounds, National Natural Landmark is looking for hard working individuals who can work both independently and as a team to care for our park grounds, buildings, and cave. The Facilities and Grounds team members are responsible for working with our Facilities and Grounds Manager to maintain the lawns, buildings, gardens, prairie and oak savannas, cave and outdoor areas in general. The duties and responsibilities may include, building and equipment maintenance, planting, pruning, weeding, brush cutting, invasive species removal, care of equipment, and lawn care. General knowledge of grounds, building maintenance, plumbing, basic construction, or HVAC is preferred, but not required. Physical requirements include walking, bending, lifting, stairs and kneeling. Must have a valid driver’s license and be 18 or older. Wage and benefits offered will vary depending on the position offered, your availability, and your experience.

Applications are available online, in person at our ticket desk, or call to have an application mailed to you. 608/437-3038 or www.caveofthemounds.com.