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The DNR is currently seeking to fill One (1) Full Time Interpretive Naturalist 2 position located at Whitewater State Park near Altura, MN. Work hours are generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, typically including weekends (with two consecutive days off during the week) and holidays.
Includes occasional evening shifts such as 1:00PM to 9:30 PM.
This position exists to develop, publicize and implement a welcoming and inclusive state parks and trails interpretive, environmental education and information services to enhance the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of cultural, natural and recreational
resources; foster resource stewardship; and to inform the public about the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) programs and current environmental issues.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop, present, and evaluate programs that include multiple perspectives and use a variety of interpretive methods and techniques. Presentations are primarily provided in-person.
- Recruit, train, lead and schedule interpretive program interns and volunteers in collaboration with the park naturalist team and supervisors.
- Reach out to underserved audiences and provide inclusive interpretive experiences.
- Promote programs and events online, through publications, and with media and community organizations.
- Research natural and cultural history information from a variety of sources to develop interpretive activities, write content for exhibits, and answer visitor questions.
- Perform administrative functions such as tracking program attendance, writing reports, managing budgets, and participating in staff meetings.
- Serve as technical resource for local community, park visitors and staff by providing information about area and park resources.
- Discuss and exchange information on park operations, interpretive services, and resource management issues with park staff team.
- Participate in the development of park unit interpretive plans and park management plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in environmental education and interpretation OR one of the physical sciences such as ecology, zoology, botany, geology OR a cultural resource-focused degree such as Indigenous Studies, history, anthropology, archeology OR parks and recreation management OR an equivalent.
- One year of professional experience that includes responsibilities for developing and conducting natural and/or cultural resource interpretive programs and services.
Additional Requirements include the following:
- Advanced human relations skills to create and maintain positive, professional work relationships with staff and positive experiences for park visitors.
- Advanced oral communication skills to
- Present information on environmental and cultural values and facts and theories in a clear and understandable manner to diverse individuals and groups.
- Provide direction to staff.
- Participate in media interviews.
- Experience in public speaking, interpersonal communication, interpretation or education.
- Organizational skills to develop schedules and implement interpretive services.
- Skills in cultural, historical and natural resource research and literature search techniques.
- Writing skills sufficient to develop materials, compile reports, and write interesting and educational newspaper articles.
- Understanding of interpretive techniques including the ability to assess audiences and the effectiveness of interpretive media.
- Ability to manage visitors and deal with emergency response situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers/stakeholders and understand information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of educational curriculum and materials to develop activities for K-12 students, assess the effectiveness of these activities and train others to use the park for education.
- Experience developing relationships with communities that have a culture different than one’s own or coursework in diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion.
- Knowledge of the natural resources and cultural history of Minnesota.
- Knowledge of the local indigenous cultures and perspectives as they pertain to the natural resources and cultural history of the region.
- Knowledge sufficient to identify plants and animals.
- Experience providing outreach to underserved populations and communities.
- Experience supervising or leading the work of others.
- Understanding of basic interpretive exhibit and display standards and techniques.
- Ability to communicate in a second language.
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Interpretive Naturalist 2
Posted: January 11, 2024 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
The DNR is currently seeking to fill One (1) Full Time Interpretive Naturalist 2 position located at Whitewater State Park near Altura, MN. Work hours are generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, typically including weekends (with two consecutive days off during the week) and holidays.
Includes occasional evening shifts such as 1:00PM to 9:30 PM.
This position exists to develop, publicize and implement a welcoming and inclusive state parks and trails interpretive, environmental education and information services to enhance the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of cultural, natural and recreational
resources; foster resource stewardship; and to inform the public about the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) programs and current environmental issues.
Responsibilities include:
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Requirements include the following:
Preferred Qualifications:
The DNR is currently seeking to fill One (1) Full Time Interpretive Naturalist 2 position located at Whitewater State Park near Altura, MN. Work hours are generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, typically including weekends (with two consecutive days off during the week) and holidays.
Includes occasional evening shifts such as 1:00PM to 9:30 PM.
This position exists to develop, publicize and implement a welcoming and inclusive state parks and trails interpretive, environmental education and information services to enhance the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of cultural, natural and recreational
resources; foster resource stewardship; and to inform the public about the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) programs and current environmental issues.
Responsibilities include:
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Requirements include the following:
Preferred Qualifications: