Employment

The staff at The Ridges Sanctuary are highly motivated, collaborative, and committed to our mission focus areas of preservation, education, and research. With diverse skills, unique backgrounds and developing career paths, we share a deep passion for The Ridges’ mission and take great pride in all that we do. Below is a current list of open staff positions. Click on the position title to open the job description.
Current Openings
Love nature? Love people? We’re hiring a Visitor Engagement Specialist to be the friendly first face at the Ridges Sanctuary’s Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. You’ll welcome hikers, share the story of our 1,700+ acres of wild Wisconsin landscape, and help our amazing volunteers keep things running smoothly. If you’re a people person with a passion for the outdoors, we’d love to hear from you – Applications are accepted until June 23, 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis — email your resume and cover letter to katie@ridgessanctuary.org with the subject line ‘Visitor Engagement Specialist Application’.
If you are not interested in a paid staff position, please see our volunteer opportunities.