Employment Opportunities

Full-Time & Part-Time positions are currently available. 

The main job of Cave Educators is to be stewards of the cave: protecting it, maintaining it, and teaching its wealth of information to our guests. We provide tours to schools, tourist groups, and the general public. 

No prior knowledge of geology is required. All training is provided.

Job Responsibilities include: 

• Presenting the cave, its science, and its history to the public in the form of either traditionally guided or museum-style tours 
• Working above ground in the gift shop to facilitate the sale of goods and services
• General cleaning and maintenance of the gift shop buildings and cave
• Providing exceptional service to guests across the property at all times 

Requirements for This Position include:

• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time 
• Good level of comfort when public speaking or serving guests
• Ability to ascend and descend several sets of stairs over the course of an hour
• Work a minimum of 2-3 days a week
• Work a minimum of 4 hours per day
• Ability to lift 30lbs 
• At least 16 years of age
• Ability to pass a standard background check

Working at Cave of the Mounds rewards you not only with unique skills, but also an exclusive reciprocity membership for tourist destinations across the state of Wisconsin. Employees also enjoy a discount across our shops, flexible schedules that work with you, and a 50°F cave all year round.

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.

General Responsibilities

The Events Coordinator at Cave of the Mounds works under direction from the General Manager(s) to provide assistance to staff, guests and contracts of internal and external events, as assigned. In addition, the Events Coordinator will demonstrate leadership and excellence in the performance of all events related duties, and will serve as a model to all guide employees regarding appropriate techniques, information, and attitudes necessary to be a successful Cave of the Mounds events team member. Events Coordinator will also assist in general Cave of the Mounds Operations, as needed.

Events could include (but not limited to):

Weddings                                Business Meetings                             COTM Events for Public

Private Parties                        Corporate Training Events                 Private Tours

Company Parties                    Public Educational Events

Family Reunions                     Specialty Tours

Event Planning

• Assist manager(s) in planning for internal/external events by conducting inventories, preparing event supplies, creating purchasing lists for supplies, preparing signage and other logistics.
• Assist in logistics prep – check in items, tickets, wristbands, etc.
• Develop and manage strong client and guest relationships.
• Answer scheduling requests and facility use questions in a timely manner.
• Process rental fees and deposits
• Plan events and catering with attention to financial and time constraints.
• Help develop events that benefit our visitors and our business.

Event Implementation

• Prep all event materials including decorations, station needs, equipment set-up, etc.
• Assist with set-up of all event spaces.
• Assist during event in whatever capacity is needed for successful event implementation.
• Coordinate and supervise the proper set-up, execution, food and beverage service, and clean-up of catering events.
• Do final checks on the day of the event to ensure everything meets standards.

Event Wrap-up

• Assist with event clean-up and take down or all event areas.
• Maintain system for collection of items to be laundered and/or re-used for future events.
• Clean linens and reset materials for future events.
• Evaluate the event’s success.

Operations

• Sell tickets and schedule tours through cave.
• Training new guides on customer service, policies and procedures and various tasks at the Cave.
• Training new guides on selling tickets and cash handling.
• Learn and give some aspects of school group programming during field trip season.
• Give tours of the Cave as needed.
• Be part of the full-time team and will work across multiple departments to create memorable experiences that align with the Cave of the Mounds brand, mission, and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Must be available weekends and evenings.
• Exceptional customer and client service skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and use insight of customer/partner needs to deliver quality solutions.
• Excellent organizational and project planning skills
• Takes initiative and responsibility for work, holds self and others accountable to high standards of detail, quality, and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and work planning skills – prioritizes commitments in alignment with strategic goals.
• Excels at managing multiple priorities and delivering results under pressure.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate solutions to resolve problems with speed and efficiency.
• Ability to communicate with employees, vendors, customer representatives and guests positively and professionally.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory experience.

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.

Full-Time & Part-Time positions are currently available.

Our Surface Crew (Front Desk, Admissions, Retail)  acts as the first point of contact for any and all guests that come to visit us. These team members operate solely on the surface all across the main area of our park grounds and within our Visitor Center and Cave Entrance Building. 

No previous experience is required. All training is provided.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Facilitating the sale of goods and services in the gift shop 
• Welcoming visitors to the site and providing information and guidance 
• General cleaning and maintenance of the gift shop buildings
• Providing exceptional service to guests across the property at all times

Requirements for This Position include:

• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time 
• Ability to lift 30lbs 
• Good level of comfort when speaking or working with guests 
• At least 14 years of age
• Ability to pass a standard background check

Working at Cave of the Mounds rewards you not only with unique skills, but also an exclusive reciprocity membership for tourist destinations across the state of Wisconsin. Employees also enjoy a discount across our shops and flexible schedules that work with you.