Improve your interpretive teaching skills and expand your knowledge of natural history and teaching techniques through a twelve-month Fellowship at Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul, MN. We provide environmental education and outdoor education experiences for thousands of people each year through our school programs, public programs, and events. A fellowship at Dodge Nature Center will provide you with opportunities to work with diverse audiences of all ages and to teach a wide variety of natural history, environmental, and agricultural topics.
Duration: June 9, 2022 through June 2, 2023.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and present natural history, environmental, and agricultural education programs to children and adults through various media
- Present public programs and lead educational portion of birthday parties
- Lead afterschool and outreach programs
- Assist in developing and implementing camps
- Participate in weekly training seminars by taking part in discussions, educational and natural history activities, and completing assignments
- Assist with care and feeding of educational animals
- Participate in seasonal special events, seasonal projects, restoration activities, promotion, and maintenance of equipment and materials
- Attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings
Compensation:
- $300 (before taxes) per week
- On-site housing with internet access
- Training from professional naturalists and teachers
- Opportunity to earn credits (up to 10) towards a graduate certification in Environmental Education from Hamline University
- Certified Interpretive Guide training through the National Association for Interpretation
Requirements:
- B.A or B.S. degree, related field preferred
- Experience teaching or working with children
- High level of self-motivation, flexibility, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and perform a variety of duties
- Live on-site in a co-ed housing environment with three other Naturalist Fellows
- Basic knowledge of general natural history topics
- Ability to work a twelve-month term, with responsibilities that include weekdays, evenings, and weekends
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Physical requirements:
Work outdoors year-round in any kind of weather. Traverse hilly, natural terrain for up to four hours. Drive a vehicle. Work with live animals. Work in an office and use a computer, phone, and other office equipment. Lift and carry displays or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Work in barns with farm animals, hay, and straw.
Preferred but not required:
- Fluency in Spanish
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Experience in developing and leading virtual presentations
Application Process:
What we need:
- résumé
- completed questionnaire (available at https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/careers/naturalist-fellowship
Required materials need to be sent either through snail mail or electronically to:
Teresa Root
Naturalist Fellowship Coordinator
365 Marie Ave. West
West St. Paul, MN 55118
troot@dodgenaturecenter.org.
Deadline: February 25, 2022
Naturalist Fellowship
Posted: January 22, 2022 by MAEE Administration
Category: Dodge Nature Center
Improve your interpretive teaching skills and expand your knowledge of natural history and teaching techniques through a twelve-month Fellowship at Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul, MN. We provide environmental education and outdoor education experiences for thousands of people each year through our school programs, public programs, and events. A fellowship at Dodge Nature Center will provide you with opportunities to work with diverse audiences of all ages and to teach a wide variety of natural history, environmental, and agricultural topics.
Duration: June 9, 2022 through June 2, 2023.
Responsibilities:
Compensation:
Requirements:
Physical requirements:
Work outdoors year-round in any kind of weather. Traverse hilly, natural terrain for up to four hours. Drive a vehicle. Work with live animals. Work in an office and use a computer, phone, and other office equipment. Lift and carry displays or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Work in barns with farm animals, hay, and straw.
Preferred but not required:
Application Process:
What we need:
Required materials need to be sent either through snail mail or electronically to:
Teresa Root
Naturalist Fellowship Coordinator
365 Marie Ave. West
West St. Paul, MN 55118
troot@dodgenaturecenter.org.
Deadline: February 25, 2022
Improve your interpretive teaching skills and expand your knowledge of natural history and teaching techniques through a twelve-month Fellowship at Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul, MN. We provide environmental education and outdoor education experiences for thousands of people each year through our school programs, public programs, and events. A fellowship at Dodge Nature Center will provide you with opportunities to work with diverse audiences of all ages and to teach a wide variety of natural history, environmental, and agricultural topics.
Duration: June 9, 2022 through June 2, 2023.
Responsibilities:
Compensation:
Requirements:
Physical requirements:
Work outdoors year-round in any kind of weather. Traverse hilly, natural terrain for up to four hours. Drive a vehicle. Work with live animals. Work in an office and use a computer, phone, and other office equipment. Lift and carry displays or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Work in barns with farm animals, hay, and straw.
Preferred but not required:
Application Process:
What we need:
Required materials need to be sent either through snail mail or electronically to:
Teresa Root
Naturalist Fellowship Coordinator
365 Marie Ave. West
West St. Paul, MN 55118
troot@dodgenaturecenter.org.
Deadline: February 25, 2022