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Summer Naturalist

Posted: January 9, 2020 by MAEE Administration

Category: Springbrook Nature Center

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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.
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