PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions require moderate physical activity such as standing, hiking, lifting, kneeling, sitting, crouching, twisting, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting and lifting materials and supplies ranging from 20-40 lbs.
BENEFITS OF A SUMMER INTERNSHIP
- Expand your resume to include a wide variety of experiences from teaching to event planning
- Explore the nature center field as a possible career choice; see if it’s right for you
- Add to your list of those professionals who could recommend you for employment
- Work with diverse audiences of all ages
Signing Bonus Program – If a new seasonal worker starts a position in Recreation, they will receive a $100 bonus on their second paycheck in June.
Commitment program- If you work until last weekend August 24th you get $100 stipends and your uniform costs reimbursed (up to $50 for recreation workers).
Please also note that we will be allowing some flexibility in hiring for the step hiring managers are starting their seasonal staff at (with a recommendation from HR after reviewing their background of experience/ education relevant to the position):
Future Step increases- The future step increase from one year to the next are decided by the facility/program manager.
Covid 19 Notification to Applicants
Effective January 1, 2022 all job offers are conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved. Anyone hired after January 1, 2022 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.
Summer Naturalist Intern
Posted: March 2, 2023 by MAEE Administration
Category: Wood Lake Nature Center
Nature of Work
Site Information:
Wood Lake Nature Center is in the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is a busy urban park that is comprised of 150-acres of forest, prairie, and cattail marsh habitat, and is dedicated to high-quality environmental education and interpretive programs. The park has miles of recreational trails and a nature center facility that is open every day to the public.
Season and Time Commitment
The Summer Intern Naturalist position is a 12-week position. Position starts June 8 and goes through August 31, 2022 (dates are flexible). This position is approximately 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday; 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (hours are flexible). Applicant must be available to work Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Job Duties
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions require moderate physical activity such as standing, hiking, lifting, kneeling, sitting, crouching, twisting, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting and lifting materials and supplies ranging from 20-40 lbs.
BENEFITS OF A SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Signing Bonus Program – If a new seasonal worker starts a position in Recreation, they will receive a $100 bonus on their second paycheck in June.
Commitment program- If you work until last weekend August 24th you get $100 stipends and your uniform costs reimbursed (up to $50 for recreation workers).
Please also note that we will be allowing some flexibility in hiring for the step hiring managers are starting their seasonal staff at (with a recommendation from HR after reviewing their background of experience/ education relevant to the position):
Future Step increases- The future step increase from one year to the next are decided by the facility/program manager.
Covid 19 Notification to Applicants
Effective January 1, 2022 all job offers are conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved. Anyone hired after January 1, 2022 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.
Nature of Work
Site Information:
Wood Lake Nature Center is in the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is a busy urban park that is comprised of 150-acres of forest, prairie, and cattail marsh habitat, and is dedicated to high-quality environmental education and interpretive programs. The park has miles of recreational trails and a nature center facility that is open every day to the public.
Season and Time Commitment
The Summer Intern Naturalist position is a 12-week position. Position starts June 8 and goes through August 31, 2022 (dates are flexible). This position is approximately 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday; 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (hours are flexible). Applicant must be available to work Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Job Duties
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions require moderate physical activity such as standing, hiking, lifting, kneeling, sitting, crouching, twisting, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting and lifting materials and supplies ranging from 20-40 lbs.
BENEFITS OF A SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Signing Bonus Program – If a new seasonal worker starts a position in Recreation, they will receive a $100 bonus on their second paycheck in June.
Commitment program- If you work until last weekend August 24th you get $100 stipends and your uniform costs reimbursed (up to $50 for recreation workers).
Please also note that we will be allowing some flexibility in hiring for the step hiring managers are starting their seasonal staff at (with a recommendation from HR after reviewing their background of experience/ education relevant to the position):
Future Step increases- The future step increase from one year to the next are decided by the facility/program manager.
Covid 19 Notification to Applicants
Effective January 1, 2022 all job offers are conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved. Anyone hired after January 1, 2022 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.