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Interpretive Naturalist at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden

Posted: February 6, 2021 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

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Interpretive Naturalist at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Job Description

Role Summary: Seasonal position welcoming and assisting visitors and providing interpretive education opportunities for youth and adults at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary located in Theodore Wirth Park. Lead regular public tours and specialized programs and provide other educational services to Wildflower Garden visitors. Lead education focused outreach activities at Wirth Lake Beach.  

Please note: Activities and programs will be designed to follow MDH safety guidelines during the pandemic, which may include limited group size, masks, physical distancing, staying outside, or other measures as conditions change.  

Work season & schedule:  

April 8, 2020 – September/October 2021. Commitment to finish the full Garden season is required. 

Shifts: Part-time hours (20-29 hours per week). Weekly commitment of working 3-4 shifts per week overall. Scheduled for 2-3 weekday shifts and 1-2 weekend shifts each week. Required to work one weekend day each week throughout season. Shifts are typically scheduled between 8am and 8pm. 

Required attendance at staff meetings and trainings: Monthly meetings on 2nd Thursday of each month (May-September) from 2:00-3:30pm and trainings on April 8 and 13 from 1:30-5:00pm.  

 

Essential Duties (2021): 

  • Staff the front entrance visitor welcome station and the trails at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden  
  • Lead engaging nature focused activities at Wirth Lake Beach as part of an outreach program  
  • Lead scheduled tours and interpretive programs for youth and adults  
  • Develop curriculum for fun and engaging tours, interpretive programs, and outreach activities  
  • Maintain daily naturalists’ log of Garden phenology and assist with related upkeep of records and hand-outs 
  • Write articles for publications including the Garden’s seasonal e-bulletin and the Friends of the Wild Flower Garden’s Fringed Gentian newsletter 
  • Assist with special projects, programs, and events 
  • Assist with general housekeeping and organization-focused tasks  
  • Follow and diplomatically enforce MPRB rules and regulations 

 

Knowledge of:  

  • Minnesota and regional native plants and plant communities 
  • Minnesota (with a focus on local) wildlife 
  • Environmental education practices and principals 

Skills and Ability to: 

  • Follow written and oral instructions with attention to detail 
  • Meet Garden project deadlines on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis 
  • Work respectfully as a team member with MPRB staff, interns, volunteers, and contractors  
  • Communicate in a professional and friendly manner with the public 
  • Facilitate high-quality nature-focused programs and interpretive opportunities for visitors and volunteers 
  • Utilize computer with Microsoft Office applications 

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • High school diploma or equivalent with In-depth knowledge in one or more of the following subjects: ecology, botany, ornithology, mycology, entomology, zoology, geology and/or environmental education (academic training in one of these fields preferred) 
  • At least three months interpretive experience working 20 hours per week  at a nature center, camp, zoo, arboretum, or similar venue (other customer service experience will be considered)  
  • Demonstrated ability to work skillfully and respectfully with children, adults, and diverse populations  
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to write, listen and speak publicly in a clear, professional, respectful and engaging manner 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field  
  •  Previous experience working as an interpretive naturalist or educator 
  •  Fluency in a second language (including Dakota, Ojibwe, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, ASL) 

Compensation: Starting at $14.50 per hour. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is not eligible for other benefits.  

 

TO APPLY 

Send cover letter and resume via email (preferred) to: lsmiley@minneapolisparks.org   

Or mail to: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden- 2021 Naturalist Position, 3800 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409  

Questions related to the position can be sent to Garden Curator Susan Wilkins at swilkins@minneapolisparks.org      DEADLINE: February 26, 2021 at 4pm 

Location Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, Minneapolis, MN
Expires 2021-02-26
Link https://www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs/temporary_jobs/
MAEE Partner Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Interpretive Naturalist at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Location: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, Minneapolis, MN
Expires: 2021-02-26
Link: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs/temporary_jobs/
MAEE Partner: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Job Description:

Role Summary: Seasonal position welcoming and assisting visitors and providing interpretive education opportunities for youth and adults at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary located in Theodore Wirth Park. Lead regular public tours and specialized programs and provide other educational services to Wildflower Garden visitors. Lead education focused outreach activities at Wirth Lake Beach.  

Please note: Activities and programs will be designed to follow MDH safety guidelines during the pandemic, which may include limited group size, masks, physical distancing, staying outside, or other measures as conditions change.  

Work season & schedule:  

April 8, 2020 – September/October 2021. Commitment to finish the full Garden season is required. 

Shifts: Part-time hours (20-29 hours per week). Weekly commitment of working 3-4 shifts per week overall. Scheduled for 2-3 weekday shifts and 1-2 weekend shifts each week. Required to work one weekend day each week throughout season. Shifts are typically scheduled between 8am and 8pm. 

Required attendance at staff meetings and trainings: Monthly meetings on 2nd Thursday of each month (May-September) from 2:00-3:30pm and trainings on April 8 and 13 from 1:30-5:00pm.  

 

Essential Duties (2021): 

  • Staff the front entrance visitor welcome station and the trails at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden  
  • Lead engaging nature focused activities at Wirth Lake Beach as part of an outreach program  
  • Lead scheduled tours and interpretive programs for youth and adults  
  • Develop curriculum for fun and engaging tours, interpretive programs, and outreach activities  
  • Maintain daily naturalists’ log of Garden phenology and assist with related upkeep of records and hand-outs 
  • Write articles for publications including the Garden’s seasonal e-bulletin and the Friends of the Wild Flower Garden’s Fringed Gentian newsletter 
  • Assist with special projects, programs, and events 
  • Assist with general housekeeping and organization-focused tasks  
  • Follow and diplomatically enforce MPRB rules and regulations 

 

Knowledge of:  

  • Minnesota and regional native plants and plant communities 
  • Minnesota (with a focus on local) wildlife 
  • Environmental education practices and principals 

Skills and Ability to: 

  • Follow written and oral instructions with attention to detail 
  • Meet Garden project deadlines on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis 
  • Work respectfully as a team member with MPRB staff, interns, volunteers, and contractors  
  • Communicate in a professional and friendly manner with the public 
  • Facilitate high-quality nature-focused programs and interpretive opportunities for visitors and volunteers 
  • Utilize computer with Microsoft Office applications 

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • High school diploma or equivalent with In-depth knowledge in one or more of the following subjects: ecology, botany, ornithology, mycology, entomology, zoology, geology and/or environmental education (academic training in one of these fields preferred) 
  • At least three months interpretive experience working 20 hours per week  at a nature center, camp, zoo, arboretum, or similar venue (other customer service experience will be considered)  
  • Demonstrated ability to work skillfully and respectfully with children, adults, and diverse populations  
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to write, listen and speak publicly in a clear, professional, respectful and engaging manner 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field  
  •  Previous experience working as an interpretive naturalist or educator 
  •  Fluency in a second language (including Dakota, Ojibwe, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, ASL) 

Compensation: Starting at $14.50 per hour. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is not eligible for other benefits.  

 

TO APPLY 

Send cover letter and resume via email (preferred) to: lsmiley@minneapolisparks.org   

Or mail to: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden- 2021 Naturalist Position, 3800 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409  

Questions related to the position can be sent to Garden Curator Susan Wilkins at swilkins@minneapolisparks.org      DEADLINE: February 26, 2021 at 4pm 

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