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Summer Naturalist

Posted: April 12, 2021 by MAEE Administration

Category: Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

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Summer Naturalist
Job Type
    Organization Wolf Ridge ELC
    Job Description

    Wolf Ridge Summer Naturalists are a crucial part of running a meaningful summer by developing curriculum, facilitating outdoor learning, and building community for Wolf Ridge guests. Wolf Ridge naturalists also assist with various behind-the-scenes functions that make programs happen. This is a Full Time, Seasonal Position through our summer season.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    • Serve as role model for students and peers: display maturity, responsibility, flexibility, enthusiasm, and sound judgment
    • Work with the Wolf Ridge team to prepare, facilitate, and follow up on programming.
    • Teach Wolf Ridge program classes to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Expectation is that class is of high quality that requires preparation time. Program topics follow an experiential learning model and cover a range of topics: adventure, sustainability, ecology, and cultural history.
    • Serve as a liaison to visiting groups on behalf of Wolf Ridge by being available for questions and helping the group with their needs.
    • Assist in the organizational and structural support that helps programs run smoothly i.e. food prep, farm tasks, driving, cleaning, and other duties as assigned. 

    Critical Skills and Experiences

    • Ability to work well on a team.
    • Ability to accept feedback gracefully and integrate it.
    • Strong communication skills and ability to navigate conflict.
    • Willingness to learn about the interconnected nature of the North Woods ecosystem.
    • Ability to think critically and reflect on teaching practices.
    • Comfort with running and assisting adventure high ropes courses.
    • Must complete First Aid, CPR prior to employment start date. 
    • Understand and adhere to all Wolf Ridge policies.
    Location Finland, MN
    Expires 2021-05-08
    Link https://wolf-ridge.org/job/summer-naturalist/
    MAEE Partner Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
    Summer Naturalist
      Wolf Ridge ELC
      Location: Finland, MN
      Expires: 2021-05-08
      Link: https://wolf-ridge.org/job/summer-naturalist/
      MAEE Partner: Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
      Job Description:

      Wolf Ridge Summer Naturalists are a crucial part of running a meaningful summer by developing curriculum, facilitating outdoor learning, and building community for Wolf Ridge guests. Wolf Ridge naturalists also assist with various behind-the-scenes functions that make programs happen. This is a Full Time, Seasonal Position through our summer season.

      Primary Duties and Responsibilities

      • Serve as role model for students and peers: display maturity, responsibility, flexibility, enthusiasm, and sound judgment
      • Work with the Wolf Ridge team to prepare, facilitate, and follow up on programming.
      • Teach Wolf Ridge program classes to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Expectation is that class is of high quality that requires preparation time. Program topics follow an experiential learning model and cover a range of topics: adventure, sustainability, ecology, and cultural history.
      • Serve as a liaison to visiting groups on behalf of Wolf Ridge by being available for questions and helping the group with their needs.
      • Assist in the organizational and structural support that helps programs run smoothly i.e. food prep, farm tasks, driving, cleaning, and other duties as assigned. 

      Critical Skills and Experiences

      • Ability to work well on a team.
      • Ability to accept feedback gracefully and integrate it.
      • Strong communication skills and ability to navigate conflict.
      • Willingness to learn about the interconnected nature of the North Woods ecosystem.
      • Ability to think critically and reflect on teaching practices.
      • Comfort with running and assisting adventure high ropes courses.
      • Must complete First Aid, CPR prior to employment start date. 
      • Understand and adhere to all Wolf Ridge policies.
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