NATURALIST I Wood Lake Nature Center Recreation Services Department Seasonal Position
NATURE OF WORK
Develops and conducts high quality environmental education and interpretive naturalist programs and
works with staff in operation of Wood Lake Nature Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Conducts high quality environmental education activities with groups of all ages and types of
people, with a focus on K-5 age group.
2. Conducts weekend birthday parties, scout programs and occasional off-site programs.
3. Responsible for the nature center on Saturdays.
4. Assists staff with administrative duties including group scheduling, purchasing, telephones, etc.
5. Answers inquiries from the public about wildlife identification, habits, nuisance problems, etc.
6. Develops and produces seasonal exhibits.
7. Assists in the training and supervision of student interns and volunteers.
8. Assists in building and grounds maintenance as needed.
9. Assists with a variety of daily and summer-long projects such as; prairie management, exotic
species control, and trail maintenance.
10. Assists the planning committee with the Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K races, and plays
a leadership role at the event.
11. Plans and executes a project of their choice.
COMPETENCIES
1. Demonstrates knowledge and identification of flora and fauna prevalent in this area and its
relevance to Wood Lake.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of ecological concepts including succession, predation, population
dynamics, etc. and ability to identify their occurrence at Wood Lake.
3. Demonstrates an ability to work as a team with staff in creating a dynamic nature center
environment.
4. Demonstrates an ability to communicate with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
5. Demonstrates an ability to work both independently and cooperatively with staff, interns and
volunteers.
6. Demonstrates an ability to conduct a wide variety of classes in an outdoor setting.
7. Demonstrates an ability to work scheduled shifts, to arrive on time ready to work.
8. Demonstrates an 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. A degree in biology, wildlife management, environmental studies, elementary education,
environmental education or other field relevant to natural history interpretation.
2. Strong familiarity with Wood Lake, its programs and policies.
3. An ability to conduct programs in a manner consistent with its philosophy.
4. Experience in planning and teaching school aged children of various ages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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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.
Human Resources
City of Richfield
January 2020
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.
APPLICATIONS
Application forms, copies of this bulletin and additional information may be obtained at
www.richfieldmn.gov/jobs. Only a City of Richfield on-line application will be accepted. Resumes
may be included with a completed City of Richfield on-line application. THE CLOSING DATE FOR
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020.
NATURALIST I Wood Lake Nature Center Recreation Services Department Seasonal Position
Posted: January 5, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Wood Lake Nature Center
NATURE OF WORK
Develops and conducts high quality environmental education and interpretive naturalist programs and
works with staff in operation of Wood Lake Nature Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Conducts high quality environmental education activities with groups of all ages and types of
people, with a focus on K-5 age group.
2. Conducts weekend birthday parties, scout programs and occasional off-site programs.
3. Responsible for the nature center on Saturdays.
4. Assists staff with administrative duties including group scheduling, purchasing, telephones, etc.
5. Answers inquiries from the public about wildlife identification, habits, nuisance problems, etc.
6. Develops and produces seasonal exhibits.
7. Assists in the training and supervision of student interns and volunteers.
8. Assists in building and grounds maintenance as needed.
9. Assists with a variety of daily and summer-long projects such as; prairie management, exotic
species control, and trail maintenance.
10. Assists the planning committee with the Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K races, and plays
a leadership role at the event.
11. Plans and executes a project of their choice.
COMPETENCIES
1. Demonstrates knowledge and identification of flora and fauna prevalent in this area and its
relevance to Wood Lake.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of ecological concepts including succession, predation, population
dynamics, etc. and ability to identify their occurrence at Wood Lake.
3. Demonstrates an ability to work as a team with staff in creating a dynamic nature center
environment.
4. Demonstrates an ability to communicate with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
5. Demonstrates an ability to work both independently and cooperatively with staff, interns and
volunteers.
6. Demonstrates an ability to conduct a wide variety of classes in an outdoor setting.
7. Demonstrates an ability to work scheduled shifts, to arrive on time ready to work.
8. Demonstrates an 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. A degree in biology, wildlife management, environmental studies, elementary education,
environmental education or other field relevant to natural history interpretation.
2. Strong familiarity with Wood Lake, its programs and policies.
3. An ability to conduct programs in a manner consistent with its philosophy.
4. Experience in planning and teaching school aged children of various ages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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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.
Human Resources
City of Richfield
January 2020
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.
APPLICATIONS
Application forms, copies of this bulletin and additional information may be obtained at
www.richfieldmn.gov/jobs. Only a City of Richfield on-line application will be accepted. Resumes
may be included with a completed City of Richfield on-line application. THE CLOSING DATE FOR
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020.
NATURE OF WORK
Develops and conducts high quality environmental education and interpretive naturalist programs and
works with staff in operation of Wood Lake Nature Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Conducts high quality environmental education activities with groups of all ages and types of
people, with a focus on K-5 age group.
2. Conducts weekend birthday parties, scout programs and occasional off-site programs.
3. Responsible for the nature center on Saturdays.
4. Assists staff with administrative duties including group scheduling, purchasing, telephones, etc.
5. Answers inquiries from the public about wildlife identification, habits, nuisance problems, etc.
6. Develops and produces seasonal exhibits.
7. Assists in the training and supervision of student interns and volunteers.
8. Assists in building and grounds maintenance as needed.
9. Assists with a variety of daily and summer-long projects such as; prairie management, exotic
species control, and trail maintenance.
10. Assists the planning committee with the Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K races, and plays
a leadership role at the event.
11. Plans and executes a project of their choice.
COMPETENCIES
1. Demonstrates knowledge and identification of flora and fauna prevalent in this area and its
relevance to Wood Lake.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of ecological concepts including succession, predation, population
dynamics, etc. and ability to identify their occurrence at Wood Lake.
3. Demonstrates an ability to work as a team with staff in creating a dynamic nature center
environment.
4. Demonstrates an ability to communicate with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
5. Demonstrates an ability to work both independently and cooperatively with staff, interns and
volunteers.
6. Demonstrates an ability to conduct a wide variety of classes in an outdoor setting.
7. Demonstrates an ability to work scheduled shifts, to arrive on time ready to work.
8. Demonstrates an 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. A degree in biology, wildlife management, environmental studies, elementary education,
environmental education or other field relevant to natural history interpretation.
2. Strong familiarity with Wood Lake, its programs and policies.
3. An ability to conduct programs in a manner consistent with its philosophy.
4. Experience in planning and teaching school aged children of various ages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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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.
Human Resources
City of Richfield
January 2020
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.
APPLICATIONS
Application forms, copies of this bulletin and additional information may be obtained at
www.richfieldmn.gov/jobs. Only a City of Richfield on-line application will be accepted. Resumes
may be included with a completed City of Richfield on-line application. THE CLOSING DATE FOR
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020.