Fall Naturalist - Seasonal Position Announcement
2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve (HRNR) and 50 years of raptor research and education! Hawk Ridge is one of the premier fall bird migration sites in North America. It’s the western-most count on the Great Lakes with an advantageous location on a rocky ridge overlooking the western tip of Lake Superior. Annual fall averages include 75,000 raptors and 200,000+ passerines/other birds counted and approximately 3,000 raptors banded! Fall migration highlights include an amazing diversity of 15-20 different raptor species! The Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory (HRBO) is the nonprofit organization that manages and conducts bird research and education at the nature
reserve. The fall research and education staff of HRBO are key representatives in HRBO’s mission of protecting birds of prey and other migratory birds in the Western Lake Superior Region through research, education, and stewardship.
Education at HRBO is designed to complement and fulfill this mission with programs about birds and their environment, while building awareness and appreciation for bird conservation. HRBO is seeking 2 seasonal full-time naturalists and 1 seasonal part-time naturalist for the fall 2022 season for 9 weeks August 30-October 31. Applications will be accepted until filled (note: early applications are encouraged and preferred by Friday, May 13, 2022).
Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching formal environmental education programs to groups (school, private and
the general public)
Teaching informal interpretive programs via education tables and kid’s cart
Providing interpretation and answering questions about raptor identification, natural
history of birds, and the fall migration at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
Conducting live bird education demonstrations
Assisting managers with visitor relations, merchandise sales, volunteers, &
fundraising activities/events
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required (Science Education/Environmental Education preferred).
Demonstrated teaching experience (2+ years preferred)
Knowledge of birds, especially raptors preferred
Driver’s license and personal vehicle required
Desired Experience
Experience in working and teaching outside in many weather conditions
Demonstrated animal-handling experience (preferably birds)
Essential Personal Characteristics
Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching others
Communicates respectfully and effectively with teachers, students, staff, volunteers,
& visitors of all ages
Flexibility in work hours (inclement weather, weekends, possibly some evenings)
Ability to work independently
Compensation: Hourly pay at $12/hour; lodging provided, if available
If you wish to apply for the HRBO Fall Naturalist position, please submit your resume (required & email preferred), cover letter, contact info for 3 references (prefer both email & phone contacts), and Affirmative Action form (on next page) to: Margie Menzies (mmenzies@hawkridge.org), Education Director, and Janelle Long (jlong@hawkridge.org),
Executive Director, by Friday, May 20, 2022. By mail: HRBO,
P.O. Box 3006, Duluth, MN 55803. Note: Posting will remain open to apply to until filled.
Visit our website at www.hawkridge.org or call (218) 428-8722 with questions.
Fall Naturalist
Posted: June 8, 2022 by cece
Category: Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
Fall Naturalist - Seasonal Position Announcement
2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve (HRNR) and 50 years of raptor research and education! Hawk Ridge is one of the premier fall bird migration sites in North America. It’s the western-most count on the Great Lakes with an advantageous location on a rocky ridge overlooking the western tip of Lake Superior. Annual fall averages include 75,000 raptors and 200,000+ passerines/other birds counted and approximately 3,000 raptors banded! Fall migration highlights include an amazing diversity of 15-20 different raptor species! The Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory (HRBO) is the nonprofit organization that manages and conducts bird research and education at the nature
reserve. The fall research and education staff of HRBO are key representatives in HRBO’s mission of protecting birds of prey and other migratory birds in the Western Lake Superior Region through research, education, and stewardship.
Education at HRBO is designed to complement and fulfill this mission with programs about birds and their environment, while building awareness and appreciation for bird conservation. HRBO is seeking 2 seasonal full-time naturalists and 1 seasonal part-time naturalist for the fall 2022 season for 9 weeks August 30-October 31. Applications will be accepted until filled (note: early applications are encouraged and preferred by Friday, May 13, 2022).
Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching formal environmental education programs to groups (school, private and
the general public)
Teaching informal interpretive programs via education tables and kid’s cart
Providing interpretation and answering questions about raptor identification, natural
history of birds, and the fall migration at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
Conducting live bird education demonstrations
Assisting managers with visitor relations, merchandise sales, volunteers, &
fundraising activities/events
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required (Science Education/Environmental Education preferred).
Demonstrated teaching experience (2+ years preferred)
Knowledge of birds, especially raptors preferred
Driver’s license and personal vehicle required
Desired Experience
Experience in working and teaching outside in many weather conditions
Demonstrated animal-handling experience (preferably birds)
Essential Personal Characteristics
Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching others
Communicates respectfully and effectively with teachers, students, staff, volunteers,
& visitors of all ages
Flexibility in work hours (inclement weather, weekends, possibly some evenings)
Ability to work independently
Compensation: Hourly pay at $12/hour; lodging provided, if available
If you wish to apply for the HRBO Fall Naturalist position, please submit your resume (required & email preferred), cover letter, contact info for 3 references (prefer both email & phone contacts), and Affirmative Action form (on next page) to: Margie Menzies (mmenzies@hawkridge.org), Education Director, and Janelle Long (jlong@hawkridge.org),
Executive Director, by Friday, May 20, 2022. By mail: HRBO,
P.O. Box 3006, Duluth, MN 55803. Note: Posting will remain open to apply to until filled.
Visit our website at www.hawkridge.org or call (218) 428-8722 with questions.
Fall Naturalist - Seasonal Position Announcement
2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve (HRNR) and 50 years of raptor research and education! Hawk Ridge is one of the premier fall bird migration sites in North America. It’s the western-most count on the Great Lakes with an advantageous location on a rocky ridge overlooking the western tip of Lake Superior. Annual fall averages include 75,000 raptors and 200,000+ passerines/other birds counted and approximately 3,000 raptors banded! Fall migration highlights include an amazing diversity of 15-20 different raptor species! The Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory (HRBO) is the nonprofit organization that manages and conducts bird research and education at the nature
reserve. The fall research and education staff of HRBO are key representatives in HRBO’s mission of protecting birds of prey and other migratory birds in the Western Lake Superior Region through research, education, and stewardship.
Education at HRBO is designed to complement and fulfill this mission with programs about birds and their environment, while building awareness and appreciation for bird conservation. HRBO is seeking 2 seasonal full-time naturalists and 1 seasonal part-time naturalist for the fall 2022 season for 9 weeks August 30-October 31. Applications will be accepted until filled (note: early applications are encouraged and preferred by Friday, May 13, 2022).
Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching formal environmental education programs to groups (school, private and
the general public)
Teaching informal interpretive programs via education tables and kid’s cart
Providing interpretation and answering questions about raptor identification, natural
history of birds, and the fall migration at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
Conducting live bird education demonstrations
Assisting managers with visitor relations, merchandise sales, volunteers, &
fundraising activities/events
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required (Science Education/Environmental Education preferred).
Demonstrated teaching experience (2+ years preferred)
Knowledge of birds, especially raptors preferred
Driver’s license and personal vehicle required
Desired Experience
Experience in working and teaching outside in many weather conditions
Demonstrated animal-handling experience (preferably birds)
Essential Personal Characteristics
Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching others
Communicates respectfully and effectively with teachers, students, staff, volunteers,
& visitors of all ages
Flexibility in work hours (inclement weather, weekends, possibly some evenings)
Ability to work independently
Compensation: Hourly pay at $12/hour; lodging provided, if available
If you wish to apply for the HRBO Fall Naturalist position, please submit your resume (required & email preferred), cover letter, contact info for 3 references (prefer both email & phone contacts), and Affirmative Action form (on next page) to: Margie Menzies (mmenzies@hawkridge.org), Education Director, and Janelle Long (jlong@hawkridge.org),
Executive Director, by Friday, May 20, 2022. By mail: HRBO,
P.O. Box 3006, Duluth, MN 55803. Note: Posting will remain open to apply to until filled.
Visit our website at www.hawkridge.org or call (218) 428-8722 with questions.