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Environmental Educator: Lead Water Quality

Posted: February 5, 2020 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

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Environmental Educator: Lead Water Quality
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
Job Description

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.

Location Minneapolis, MN
Expires 2020-03-15
Link https://www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs/temporary_jobs/
MAEE Partner Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Environmental Educator: Lead Water Quality
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Expires: 2020-03-15
Link: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs/temporary_jobs/
MAEE Partner: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Job Description:

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.

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