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 5, 2025 through May 30, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and present natural history, environmental, and agricultural education programs to children and adults
- Lead afterschool and outreach programs
- Assist in developing and implementing camps
- Present public programs and lead educational portion of birthday parties
- 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:
- 30-40 hours per week with pay of $11.13 per hour
- 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
- One year membership to the Minnesota Naturalists Association
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 in a timely manner
- Live on-site in a co-ed housing environment with up to three other Naturalist Fellows
- Basic knowledge of general natural history topics
- Ability to work a 12-month term, with responsibilities that include weekdays, evenings, and weekends
Physical requirements:
Work outdoors year-round in any kind of weather. Work with live animals. Traverse hilly, natural terrain for up to four hours. Drive a vehicle. 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
Application Process: Email résumé and completed questionnaire (www.dodgenaturecenter.org/careers/naturalist-fellowship) to: troot@dodgenaturecenter.org
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Naturalist Fellowship
Posted: January 13, 2025 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 5, 2025 through May 30, 2026.
Responsibilities:
Compensation:
Requirements:
Physical requirements:
Work outdoors year-round in any kind of weather. Work with live animals. Traverse hilly, natural terrain for up to four hours. Drive a vehicle. 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: Email résumé and completed questionnaire (www.dodgenaturecenter.org/careers/naturalist-fellowship) to: troot@dodgenaturecenter.org
Deadline: January 31, 2025
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 5, 2025 through May 30, 2026.
Responsibilities:
Compensation:
Requirements:
Physical requirements:
Work outdoors year-round in any kind of weather. Work with live animals. Traverse hilly, natural terrain for up to four hours. Drive a vehicle. 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: Email résumé and completed questionnaire (www.dodgenaturecenter.org/careers/naturalist-fellowship) to: troot@dodgenaturecenter.org
Deadline: January 31, 2025