The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking seasonal Summer Camp Naturalist Instructors to work out of Kroening Interpretive Center at North Mississippi Regional Park to do the following:
- Plan, prepare and lead fun, hands-on, nature-based summer day camp sessions that promote positive outdoor, educational, and recreational experiences for campers ages 6-12
- Oversee camp participants’ safety and well-being while helping to facilitate children’s interactions with others and their surroundings by reinforcing principles of respect and responsibility
- Provide high-quality customer service and communication with parents/guardians while building positive relationships with campers as well as families
- Engage and encourage campers in learning, exploration, and skill development through positive experiences
- Successfully implement group management while conducting camp. Appropriately identify and respond to camper behavioral issues as needed
- Maintain established standards of safety and recordkeeping practices
- Use materials and resources responsibly. Maintain clean work, and educational spaces
- Additional tasks as assigned
Work Season and Hours: This is a seasonal position, averaging 35-40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Camp session shifts are from 8am to 12pm or 12pm to 4pm with prep time available before or after camp sessions. Camps run June 14th – Sep 3rd, 2021. Required team trainings June 7th -11th.
Compensation: $14.50 per hour. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is not eligible for other benefits.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Minimum of two seasons leading summer camp outdoors in an environmental education setting or similar
- Demonstrated success teaching diverse populations (especially children) in an outdoor setting
- Academic training in environmental education, ecology, natural history, teaching or similar
- Working knowledge of Minnesota flora, fauna and ecosystems
- Must be a strong leader, self-starter, and have the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
- Excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude, creativity, enthusiasm and adaptability
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and public speaking skills
- Ability to maintain positivity and composure in times of stress while interacting with campers and co-workers
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs, hike uneven terrain, and work effectively in all weather conditions
Desired but Not Required:
- Previous experience developing programs, lesson plans or curriculum
- Previous program instruction that included live education animals
- Ability to communicate fluently in a second language; Spanish, Hmong, or Somali preferred
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Application Deadline: Monday March 8, 2021. Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org
If you have questions about this specific Kroening Summer Camp Naturalist Instructor position please contact
Emily Bowers, Program Lead: ebowers@minneapolisparks.org
Environmental Educator Kroening Summer Camp Naturalist Instructor
Posted: February 21, 2021 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking seasonal Summer Camp Naturalist Instructors to work out of Kroening Interpretive Center at North Mississippi Regional Park to do the following:
Work Season and Hours: This is a seasonal position, averaging 35-40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Camp session shifts are from 8am to 12pm or 12pm to 4pm with prep time available before or after camp sessions. Camps run June 14th – Sep 3rd, 2021. Required team trainings June 7th -11th.
Compensation: $14.50 per hour. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is not eligible for other benefits.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Desired but Not Required:
Application Deadline: Monday March 8, 2021. Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org
If you have questions about this specific Kroening Summer Camp Naturalist Instructor position please contact
Emily Bowers, Program Lead: ebowers@minneapolisparks.org
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking seasonal Summer Camp Naturalist Instructors to work out of Kroening Interpretive Center at North Mississippi Regional Park to do the following:
Work Season and Hours: This is a seasonal position, averaging 35-40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Camp session shifts are from 8am to 12pm or 12pm to 4pm with prep time available before or after camp sessions. Camps run June 14th – Sep 3rd, 2021. Required team trainings June 7th -11th.
Compensation: $14.50 per hour. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is not eligible for other benefits.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Desired but Not Required:
Application Deadline: Monday March 8, 2021. Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org
If you have questions about this specific Kroening Summer Camp Naturalist Instructor position please contact
Emily Bowers, Program Lead: ebowers@minneapolisparks.org