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Summer Camp Naturalist

Posted: March 9, 2022 by MAEE Administration

Category: Tamarack Nature Center

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Summer Camp Naturalist
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Tamarack Nature Center- Ramsey County
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 against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA approved. 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 the 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 up to 45 hours per week. Standard work hours are Monday –Friday between the hours of 8 a.m-5 p.m. and may include additional opportunities on evenings.

Please email cover letter and resume by Friday, March 18th to:

Megan Nysse, Naturalist Coordinator

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

Tamarack Nature Center

651-266-0364

Location Tamarack Nature Center
Expires 2022-03-21
Link https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/tamarack-nature-center
MAEE Partner Tamarack Nature Center
Summer Camp Naturalist
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Tamarack Nature Center- Ramsey County
Location: Tamarack Nature Center
Expires: 2022-03-21
Link: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/tamarack-nature-center
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 against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA approved. 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 the 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 up to 45 hours per week. Standard work hours are Monday –Friday between the hours of 8 a.m-5 p.m. and may include additional opportunities on evenings.

Please email cover letter and resume by Friday, March 18th to:

Megan Nysse, Naturalist Coordinator

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

Tamarack Nature Center

651-266-0364

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