Environmental Educator: Lead Water Quality
Position Description: The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking an individual to work as the Lead Water Quality Educator. The Water Quality Educator will:
- Coordinate MPRB participation at community and neighborhood events leading water quality presentations
- Provide interactive water quality education at events to a diverse group of patrons at Minneapolis Parks
- Assist in the development of new water quality education materials
- Coordinate educational outreach efforts to local businesses
- Track participation and evaluate program effectiveness
- Provide leadership and problem-solving for other Water Quality Educator
Hours: Monday through Friday, primarily in the evenings. Requires availability for four weekend days/evenings per month. SEASON: mid-April thru late-May, 10 to 15 hours per week, late May through August, up to 30 hours per week, September, 10 to 15 hours per week. (September includes a few events, plus final reporting, and planning for winter education such as prewriting social media posts, etc. Option to extend the fall season through December 2020.
Compensation: $17.00 plus mileage reimbursement. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. It is not eligible for other benefits.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Strong organizational, communication, public speaking, and leadership skills
- Outgoing personality able to draw in participants
- Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse audiences in a public setting
- Working knowledge of watersheds, nonpoint source pollution, and water quality issues
- Working knowledge of tabling education techniques and messaging
- Academic training in environmental education and/or water ecology
- Ability to work flexible schedule
- Must have a valid driver’s license, and a reliable car (mileage reimbursement provided)
Desired but not required:
- Ability to communicate fluently in a second language. Spanish, Hmong, or Somali preferred.
- Demonstrated success teaching in event settings
- Previous experience giving public presentations
- Knowledge of interpretive display design
Application Deadline: Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. Positions open until filled.
Please send your cover letter and resume to EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org.
If you have questions about this specific Water Quality Lead Educator position, please contact:
Gretchen Engstrom
Environmental Education Lead
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
3800 Bryant Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
gengstrom@minneapolisparks.org
The City of Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.
Environmental Educator: Lead Water Quality
Posted: February 5, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Environmental Educator: Lead Water Quality
Position Description: The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking an individual to work as the Lead Water Quality Educator. The Water Quality Educator will:
Hours: Monday through Friday, primarily in the evenings. Requires availability for four weekend days/evenings per month. SEASON: mid-April thru late-May, 10 to 15 hours per week, late May through August, up to 30 hours per week, September, 10 to 15 hours per week. (September includes a few events, plus final reporting, and planning for winter education such as prewriting social media posts, etc. Option to extend the fall season through December 2020.
Compensation: $17.00 plus mileage reimbursement. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. It is not eligible for other benefits.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Desired but not required:
Application Deadline: Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. Positions open until filled.
Please send your cover letter and resume to EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org.
If you have questions about this specific Water Quality Lead Educator position, please contact:
Gretchen Engstrom
Environmental Education Lead
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
3800 Bryant Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
gengstrom@minneapolisparks.org
The City of Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.
Environmental Educator: Lead Water Quality
Position Description: The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking an individual to work as the Lead Water Quality Educator. The Water Quality Educator will:
Hours: Monday through Friday, primarily in the evenings. Requires availability for four weekend days/evenings per month. SEASON: mid-April thru late-May, 10 to 15 hours per week, late May through August, up to 30 hours per week, September, 10 to 15 hours per week. (September includes a few events, plus final reporting, and planning for winter education such as prewriting social media posts, etc. Option to extend the fall season through December 2020.
Compensation: $17.00 plus mileage reimbursement. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. It is not eligible for other benefits.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Desired but not required:
Application Deadline: Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. Positions open until filled.
Please send your cover letter and resume to EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org.
If you have questions about this specific Water Quality Lead Educator position, please contact:
Gretchen Engstrom
Environmental Education Lead
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
3800 Bryant Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
gengstrom@minneapolisparks.org
The City of Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.