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Fall Naturalist

Posted: June 8, 2022 by cece

Category: Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory

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Fall Naturalist
Job Type
    Organization Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
    Job Description

    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.

    Location Duluth, MN
    Expires 2022-05-31
    Link https://www.hawkridge.org/about-us/employment-internships/
    MAEE Partner Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
    Fall Naturalist
      Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
      Location: Duluth, MN
      Expires: 2022-05-31
      Link: https://www.hawkridge.org/about-us/employment-internships/
      MAEE Partner: Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
      Job Description:

      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.

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