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Summer Camp Naturalist

Posted: February 16, 2022 by MAEE Administration

Category: Tamarack Nature Center

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Summer Camp Naturalist
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Ramsey County/Tamarack Nature Center
Job Description

Salary range:

Pay rate $20.37

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Two years of post-secondary education concentrating in biology, ecology, environmental science, science education or a closely related field.
Experience:  One year (2080 hours) of experience developing or conducting environmental education and interpretive programs for the general public, school children and/or youth groups, or performing other similar duties.
Substitutions:  None.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience developing and leading Summer Camps and/or experience guiding nature-based free play.

Additional Requirements:

All job offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background check and being fully vaccinated. Anyone hired after November 1, 2021 will be required to show proof of vaccination on or before their first day of employment and complete a form certifying that they are vaccinated. Religious and medical exemptions or reasonable accommodations will be considered upon request as required by applicable law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, implement and instruct environmental education programs for participants, ages 3-13 y.o, in Tamarack Nature Center's Summer Camp. Content includes interpretation of cultural and natural history, recreation and nature-based free play.  Summer Naturalists will work in a team setting with naturalists and youth volunteers.  Activities will include daily contact with parents and supervision of individual, small and large group activities; 75-85% of time is spent outdoors.  Participation in training and orientation week is required. Perform related duties as assigned.

Season and Time Commitment:

The 2022 summer season runs from June 13th to August 19th and includes a mandatory training week. All Summer Camp staff will be off without pay June 20th and July 4-8th. Summer Naturalists are expected to work 20-45 hours per week, varies by position. Standard work hours are Monday –Friday between the hours of 8 a.m-5p.m. and may include additional opportunities on evenings.

Please email cover letter and resume BY Thursday, February 24 to:

Megan Nysse, Naturalist Coordinator

Email: megan.nysse@co.ramsey.mn.us

Tamarack Nature Center

651-266-0364

Location Tamarack Nature Center
Expires 2022-02-27
Link https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/tamarack-nature-center/day-camps
MAEE Partner Tamarack Nature Center
Summer Camp Naturalist
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Ramsey County/Tamarack Nature Center
Location: Tamarack Nature Center
Expires: 2022-02-27
Link: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/tamarack-nature-center/day-camps
MAEE Partner: Tamarack Nature Center
Job Description:

Salary range:

Pay rate $20.37

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Two years of post-secondary education concentrating in biology, ecology, environmental science, science education or a closely related field.
Experience:  One year (2080 hours) of experience developing or conducting environmental education and interpretive programs for the general public, school children and/or youth groups, or performing other similar duties.
Substitutions:  None.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience developing and leading Summer Camps and/or experience guiding nature-based free play.

Additional Requirements:

All job offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background check and being fully vaccinated. Anyone hired after November 1, 2021 will be required to show proof of vaccination on or before their first day of employment and complete a form certifying that they are vaccinated. Religious and medical exemptions or reasonable accommodations will be considered upon request as required by applicable law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, implement and instruct environmental education programs for participants, ages 3-13 y.o, in Tamarack Nature Center's Summer Camp. Content includes interpretation of cultural and natural history, recreation and nature-based free play.  Summer Naturalists will work in a team setting with naturalists and youth volunteers.  Activities will include daily contact with parents and supervision of individual, small and large group activities; 75-85% of time is spent outdoors.  Participation in training and orientation week is required. Perform related duties as assigned.

Season and Time Commitment:

The 2022 summer season runs from June 13th to August 19th and includes a mandatory training week. All Summer Camp staff will be off without pay June 20th and July 4-8th. Summer Naturalists are expected to work 20-45 hours per week, varies by position. Standard work hours are Monday –Friday between the hours of 8 a.m-5p.m. and may include additional opportunities on evenings.

Please email cover letter and resume BY Thursday, February 24 to:

Megan Nysse, Naturalist Coordinator

Email: megan.nysse@co.ramsey.mn.us

Tamarack Nature Center

651-266-0364

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