Starting Hourly Rate: $13

Hours Per Week: 10-20

A joint endeavor with the Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Public Schools' Division of Recreation and Community Services, The Survive Alive House is designed to teach 2^nd thru 5^th grade students fire safety and prevention techniques. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with the operations of the Survive Alive House during elementary school field trips.

• Set-up and check Survive Alive House equipment prior to the start of the daily tours.
• Properly operate the control room equipment.
• Instruct and assist children/teachers while on the tour of the Survive Alive House.
• Operate equipment to show fire safety training videos.
• Share the responsibility with tour escorts for overall safety of tour group members.
• Assist with general office duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Works under the direction of the Milwaukee Fire Department Deputy Chief or his/her designee and the Director of Community Recreation or his/her designee.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to meet the scheduling needs for this position
• Access to reliable transportation

• One (1) year experience working with children

• Fast learner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal/Communication skills (particularly with children).
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift/carry up to forty (40) lbs. on a regular basis.

This environment includes walking, climbing, smoke from the simulator, darkness and loud noises. Staff will be required to supervise groups of children and assist teacher escorts in accommodating children with disabilities (within parameters of provided training).