Summer Naturalist

Posted: January 9, 2020 by MAEE Administration

Summer Naturalist
Job Type	Part Time & Seasonal
Organization	Springbrook Nature Center
Job Description	POSITION TITLE: Summer Naturalist DEPT/DIVISION: Community Services & Employee Resources – Springbrook Nature Center REPORTS TO: Interpretive Program Supervisor/ Coordinator POSITION OBJECTIVE: To conduct nature center programs, aid in care of captive animals, develop curriculum and present programs onsite and offsite. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Develop, conduct, and market environmental education curricula & programs, including summer camp. Develop, conduct, and market other environmental education programming. Support volunteers as assigned. Help to maintain exhibit animals including reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Receipt and handle monies from nature center store and program registration. Organize and lead a variety of small group activities as developed by the Springbrook staff. Activities may include hiking, nature explorations, crafts, games, canoeing, archery, stream and pond hikes, art and drama activities, etc. Complete other assigned operational tasks before and after camp such as: clean up and room preparation. Provide fun and engaging activities outdoors. Identify and respond to camper behavioral issues. Communicate with parents regarding camper’s experiences and daily activities. Work alongside teenage volunteers within the camp program. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Respond to inquiries by telephone, email and in person concerning a broad spectrum of natural resource information. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, Environmental Education, or related field. Experience in interpretive programming with youth. Ability to be imaginative and innovative in programming with youth. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Valid driver’s license. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to be imaginative and innovative in programming with youth. Experience in care and programming of live animals. Experience in interpretive programming with youth.
Location	Springbrook Nature Center 100 85th Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Expires	2020-01-27
Link	https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fridleymn/jobs/2675920/summer-naturalist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
MAEE Partner	Springbrook Nature Center

Summer Naturalist

Part Time & Seasonal

Springbrook Nature Center

Location: Springbrook Nature Center 100 85th Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432

Expires: 2020-01-27

Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fridleymn/jobs/2675920/summer-naturalist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

MAEE Partner: Springbrook Nature Center

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Summer Naturalist

DEPT/DIVISION: Community Services & Employee Resources – Springbrook Nature Center

REPORTS TO: Interpretive Program Supervisor/ Coordinator

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To conduct nature center programs, aid in care of captive animals, develop curriculum and present programs onsite and offsite.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop, conduct, and market environmental education curricula & programs, including summer camp.
Develop, conduct, and market other environmental education programming.
Support volunteers as assigned.
Help to maintain exhibit animals including reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
Receipt and handle monies from nature center store and program registration.
Organize and lead a variety of small group activities as developed by the Springbrook staff. Activities may include hiking, nature explorations, crafts, games, canoeing, archery, stream and pond hikes, art and drama activities, etc.
Complete other assigned operational tasks before and after camp such as: clean up and room preparation.
Provide fun and engaging activities outdoors.
Identify and respond to camper behavioral issues.
Communicate with parents regarding camper’s experiences and daily activities.
Work alongside teenage volunteers within the camp program.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Respond to inquiries by telephone, email and in person concerning a broad spectrum of natural resource information.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, Environmental Education, or related field.
Experience in interpretive programming with youth.
Ability to be imaginative and innovative in programming with youth.
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to be imaginative and innovative in programming with youth.
Experience in care and programming of live animals.
Experience in interpretive programming with youth.