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Qualifications:
- BA or BS in a related field, or equivalent work experience/training
- 21 years of age or older at the time of employment
- Ability to commit to eight months, from January-August 2022, and live on site
- Interest or experience in working with learners of all ages; particularly elementary and middle school age
- Interest and experience in outdoor activities including, but not limited to: camping, canoeing, backpacking, climbing, hiking, etc.
- Experience with, and enthusiasm for, summer youth camps and community programming
- Experience in working with or teaching members of underserved communities
- Must be open-minded, self-directed, and enthusiastic--excited to learn and try new things!
- Ability to lift heavy equipment, such as a canoe, hike long distances, and work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to lead and participate in our climbing wall and high ropes course (max-height: 40 ft.)
- Valid First-aid/CPR/AED certification is a plus!
- Conversational speaking ability in Spanish, Somali, or Hmong is a plus!
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to ongoing conversations about how to serve our community with diverse offerings during the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond
- Teach ecology, wildlife, adventure, and cultural classes to large and small groups of all ages, including evening and weekend programming, both virtually and on-site where appropriate
- Plan and lead Summer Camp programming and free-time activities, whether virtual or on-site
- Serve as the primary representative and host to visiting conference and retreat groups. This includes being on-call for overnight visitors (2-4/month)
- Attend weekly staff meetings and regular training throughout the year
- Provide basic husbandry for our animal ambassadors, including raptors, corvids, mammals, fish, invertebrates, and herpes
- Complete other self-directed projects, or projects as assigned
Benefits:
- Work outside in a beautiful setting: 780 acres with coniferous and mixed hardwood forest, creek, prairie, and wetland areas, as well as a lake with a beach adjacent to the staff house
- Ongoing training in pedagogy, curriculum development, and environmental education theory
- Broad natural history and animal husbandry training
- $360/month stipend + 8 Paid Graduate Credits through Hamline University for an Environmental Education Certification ($2,800 value) and National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide certification ($150 value)
- Private room in on-site Staff House, and meals during the workweek/when groups are present
- Eight days off each month, plus 6 additional days of paid sick leave/PTO
Position Dates:
This fellowship begins January 3, 2022, and ends on August 31, 2022 (start date is subject to adaptation)
There are 3 positions available. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2021.
This position is required to live and work on-site in Sandstone, MN.
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Environmental Educator
Posted: November 8, 2021 by MAEE Administration
Category: Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Benefits:
Position Dates:
This fellowship begins January 3, 2022, and ends on August 31, 2022 (start date is subject to adaptation)
There are 3 positions available. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2021.
This position is required to live and work on-site in Sandstone, MN.
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Benefits:
Position Dates:
This fellowship begins January 3, 2022, and ends on August 31, 2022 (start date is subject to adaptation)
There are 3 positions available. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2021.
This position is required to live and work on-site in Sandstone, MN.