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Nature of Work
Do you have a passion for the natural world and like to share it with others? Then this opportunity is for you. You will conduct environmental education classes, birthday parties, organize a large public event, and assist Naturalist staff with natural resource work. Gain valuable experience and skills through this seasonal opportunity. This position works up to 40 hours per week from Tuesday through Saturday. Apply today to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.
NATURE OF WORK
Under the guidance of a head Naturalist, develops and conducts high quality environmental education activities and interpretive naturalist programs and works with staff in operation of Wood Lake Nature Center.
HOURS
40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, from June 1 – August 31, 2023
This position is seasonal in nature and thus temporary.
HIRING INCENTIVE
New/ rehire seasonal workers will receive a $100 incentive after first pay period. And $100 completion incentive at the end of the season.
Job Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Conducts high quality environmental education activities with groups of all ages and types of people, with a focus on K-5 age group.
- Plans and conducts 8-9 weeks of pre-school/kindergarten aged day camps and 2-3 weeks of grade 1-6 camps. Camps may be conducted 100% outdoors.
- Conducts weekend birthday parties, scout programs and occasional off-site programs.
- Responsible for the Nature Center on Saturdays.
- Assists staff with administrative duties including group scheduling, purchasing, telephones, etc.
- Answers inquiries from the public about wildlife identification, habits, nuisance problems, etc.
- Assists in the training and supervision of student interns and volunteers.
- Assists in building and grounds maintenance as needed.
- Assists with a variety of daily and summer-long projects such as prairie management, exotic species control, and trail maintenance.
- Assists the planning committee with the Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K races and must be available to work July 29, 2023.
- Coordinates efforts to ensure Richfield is an equitable, inclusive, and respectful organization and supports the City’s mission, vision, and core values.
COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrates knowledge and identification of flora and fauna prevalent in this area and its relevance to Wood Lake.
- Demonstrates knowledge of ecological concepts including succession, predation, population dynamics, etc. and ability to identify their occurrence at Wood Lake.
- Demonstrates ability to work as a team with staff in a dynamic nature center environment.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
- Demonstrates ability to work both independently and cooperatively with staff, interns and volunteers.
- Demonstrates ability to conduct a wide variety of classes in an outdoor setting.
- Demonstrates ability to work scheduled shifts, to arrive on time ready to work.
- Demonstrates ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose first language may be one other than English.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED).
- One or more years of naturalist/ teaching work in similar setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree in biology, wildlife management, environmental studies, elementary education, environmental education or other field relevant to natural history interpretation.
- Strong familiarity with Wood Lake, its programs and policies. An ability to conduct programs in a manner consistent with its philosophy.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands that are described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Must have the ability to:
- Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate physical activity such as standing, walking, kneeling, sitting, crouching, twisting, pushing, pulling, bending, stopping, squatting and lifting materials and supplies ranging from 20-60 lbs.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL/EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/MFD
The City of Richfield is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, job applicant, or contractor on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, genetics, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, or membership on a local human rights commission.
This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Naturalist 1
Posted: March 2, 2023 by MAEE Administration
Category: Wood Lake Nature Center
Nature of Work
Do you have a passion for the natural world and like to share it with others? Then this opportunity is for you. You will conduct environmental education classes, birthday parties, organize a large public event, and assist Naturalist staff with natural resource work. Gain valuable experience and skills through this seasonal opportunity. This position works up to 40 hours per week from Tuesday through Saturday. Apply today to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.
NATURE OF WORK
Under the guidance of a head Naturalist, develops and conducts high quality environmental education activities and interpretive naturalist programs and works with staff in operation of Wood Lake Nature Center.
HOURS
40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, from June 1 – August 31, 2023
This position is seasonal in nature and thus temporary.
HIRING INCENTIVE
New/ rehire seasonal workers will receive a $100 incentive after first pay period. And $100 completion incentive at the end of the season.
Job Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
COMPETENCIES
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands that are described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Must have the ability to:
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL/EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/MFD
The City of Richfield is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, job applicant, or contractor on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, genetics, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, or membership on a local human rights commission.
This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nature of Work
Do you have a passion for the natural world and like to share it with others? Then this opportunity is for you. You will conduct environmental education classes, birthday parties, organize a large public event, and assist Naturalist staff with natural resource work. Gain valuable experience and skills through this seasonal opportunity. This position works up to 40 hours per week from Tuesday through Saturday. Apply today to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.
NATURE OF WORK
Under the guidance of a head Naturalist, develops and conducts high quality environmental education activities and interpretive naturalist programs and works with staff in operation of Wood Lake Nature Center.
HOURS
40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, from June 1 – August 31, 2023
This position is seasonal in nature and thus temporary.
HIRING INCENTIVE
New/ rehire seasonal workers will receive a $100 incentive after first pay period. And $100 completion incentive at the end of the season.
Job Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
COMPETENCIES
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands that are described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Must have the ability to:
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL/EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/MFD
The City of Richfield is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, job applicant, or contractor on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, genetics, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, or membership on a local human rights commission.
This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.