Job Title: Youth Program Naturalist
Purpose: Facilitate Nature-Based Programs
Reports to: Education and Digital Programs Manager
Classification: Exempt; full-time (40 hours/week)
Who we are:
With nature as our catalyst, Camp Fire Minnesota energizes youth to discover their spark so their
futures glow brighter. Youth spend 90% of their time indoors – and that was before COVID-19.
Camp Fire Minnesota addresses this challenge by delivering culturally relevant, nature-based
programs at Tanadoona, Camp Bluewater, and throughout the community to 6,500 youth from all
backgrounds each year. We help youth “light their spark within” through summer and school break
camps, environmental education & STEM classes for schools (in-person and virtual), and
community-based out-of-school time nature programs. We are proud to offer inclusive and
welcoming programs to youth in the community, including free and reduced rate programs and a
scholarship program. As a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature
and stewarding the environment. Tanadoona is a 103-acre property featuring restored wetlands,
prairie, a half-acre pollinator garden, Big Woods Forest, 2,000 feet of shoreline on Lake
Minnewashta, and more. Located just 30 minutes from Minneapolis, Tanadoona is an outdoor
escape that’s just down the road – perfect for hands-on learning outdoors, as well as rental events
like weddings, corporate meetings, and other special event rentals.
Where we are headed:
Camp Fire Minnesota envisions a future where every youth has access to nature-based experiences
and learning. To bring this vision to life, we set out a new Strategic Plan in 2020. Recognizing the
inequity in our field (both in the past and today), this strategic plan aims to diversify further what
spending time in and protecting what nature looks like – for every young person. We are leveraging
Tanadoona in new ways with the addition of a brand-new Community & Dining Center. And guided
by input from youth and schools across communities, our programs and curriculum will further
evolve to embrace the many ways people engage with and benefit from nature.
Position Overview & Responsibilities:
As a Youth Program Naturalist, you will help catalyze growth through nature. Youth are engaged
in hands-on, experiential learning in environmental education, STEM and team building through
our programs. We offer virtual and in-person PreK-12 field trips at Tanadoona, in-class
environmental education, school-break camps (MEA, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, etc.), and out-ofschool-time (OST) programs.
For this particular position, The Youth Program Naturalist will split their time between two
different Environmental Education (EE) Program Areas: PreK-12 Programs, which occur during
school hours, and Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs, which occur after-school, sometimes into
the evening. In the OST programs, you will focus on engaging in long-term partnerships with
diverse groups of young people who often have limited access to nature education and
experiences.
Alongside implementing programs, this position will also be responsible for supporting the
development of curriculum and connecting programs to the Minnesota State Education Standards.
The projected start date for this position is February 2022.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Ideal candidate has a minimum of one year of previous experience in a comparable role
• Knowledge of environmental education with the ability and passion for sharing that with youth
• Experience with curriculum writing is a plus, but not required
• Individual with High Ropes Challenge Course and Climbing Wall, First Aid and ARC Lifeguard +
Oxygen certifications or experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience leading youth programming, such as camps, mentoring, or other education
(environmental, outdoor, experiential)
• Experience and comfort working with youth and adults of diverse backgrounds that support
inclusive programming
• Collaborative and willing to help where needed to ensure program and organization success
• Professional and engaging with all youth, teachers, parents, co-workers, etc.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Experience in online programs such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Word and
PowerPoint)
• Reliable means of transportation to travel to programming at Tanadoona (our home base) and
throughout the Twin Cities metro area (in this role, you will travel to different schools, parks, and
organizations)
• Solution-oriented: takes confident and quick action to understand the situation fully, seek
answers and resolve the situation promptly with limited direction
• Strong ability to work well with others remotely
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Pay:
• $20/hour
Application Process:
Send cover letter, resume and three references to Human Resources: hr@campfiremn.org.
Include “Youth Program Naturalist” in the subject line of your email.
The posting will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot guarantee
that we will be able to respond to inquiries to check on the status of your application. Thanks for
your understanding.
Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage
candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color,
LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.
Youth Program Naturalist
Posted: January 3, 2022 by MAEE Administration
Category: Camp Fire Minnesota
Job Title: Youth Program Naturalist
Purpose: Facilitate Nature-Based Programs
Reports to: Education and Digital Programs Manager
Classification: Exempt; full-time (40 hours/week)
Who we are:
With nature as our catalyst, Camp Fire Minnesota energizes youth to discover their spark so their
futures glow brighter. Youth spend 90% of their time indoors – and that was before COVID-19.
Camp Fire Minnesota addresses this challenge by delivering culturally relevant, nature-based
programs at Tanadoona, Camp Bluewater, and throughout the community to 6,500 youth from all
backgrounds each year. We help youth “light their spark within” through summer and school break
camps, environmental education & STEM classes for schools (in-person and virtual), and
community-based out-of-school time nature programs. We are proud to offer inclusive and
welcoming programs to youth in the community, including free and reduced rate programs and a
scholarship program. As a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature
and stewarding the environment. Tanadoona is a 103-acre property featuring restored wetlands,
prairie, a half-acre pollinator garden, Big Woods Forest, 2,000 feet of shoreline on Lake
Minnewashta, and more. Located just 30 minutes from Minneapolis, Tanadoona is an outdoor
escape that’s just down the road – perfect for hands-on learning outdoors, as well as rental events
like weddings, corporate meetings, and other special event rentals.
Where we are headed:
Camp Fire Minnesota envisions a future where every youth has access to nature-based experiences
and learning. To bring this vision to life, we set out a new Strategic Plan in 2020. Recognizing the
inequity in our field (both in the past and today), this strategic plan aims to diversify further what
spending time in and protecting what nature looks like – for every young person. We are leveraging
Tanadoona in new ways with the addition of a brand-new Community & Dining Center. And guided
by input from youth and schools across communities, our programs and curriculum will further
evolve to embrace the many ways people engage with and benefit from nature.
Position Overview & Responsibilities:
As a Youth Program Naturalist, you will help catalyze growth through nature. Youth are engaged
in hands-on, experiential learning in environmental education, STEM and team building through
our programs. We offer virtual and in-person PreK-12 field trips at Tanadoona, in-class
environmental education, school-break camps (MEA, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, etc.), and out-ofschool-time (OST) programs.
For this particular position, The Youth Program Naturalist will split their time between two
different Environmental Education (EE) Program Areas: PreK-12 Programs, which occur during
school hours, and Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs, which occur after-school, sometimes into
the evening. In the OST programs, you will focus on engaging in long-term partnerships with
diverse groups of young people who often have limited access to nature education and
experiences.
Alongside implementing programs, this position will also be responsible for supporting the
development of curriculum and connecting programs to the Minnesota State Education Standards.
The projected start date for this position is February 2022.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Ideal candidate has a minimum of one year of previous experience in a comparable role
• Knowledge of environmental education with the ability and passion for sharing that with youth
• Experience with curriculum writing is a plus, but not required
• Individual with High Ropes Challenge Course and Climbing Wall, First Aid and ARC Lifeguard +
Oxygen certifications or experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience leading youth programming, such as camps, mentoring, or other education
(environmental, outdoor, experiential)
• Experience and comfort working with youth and adults of diverse backgrounds that support
inclusive programming
• Collaborative and willing to help where needed to ensure program and organization success
• Professional and engaging with all youth, teachers, parents, co-workers, etc.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Experience in online programs such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Word and
PowerPoint)
• Reliable means of transportation to travel to programming at Tanadoona (our home base) and
throughout the Twin Cities metro area (in this role, you will travel to different schools, parks, and
organizations)
• Solution-oriented: takes confident and quick action to understand the situation fully, seek
answers and resolve the situation promptly with limited direction
• Strong ability to work well with others remotely
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Pay:
• $20/hour
Application Process:
Send cover letter, resume and three references to Human Resources: hr@campfiremn.org.
Include “Youth Program Naturalist” in the subject line of your email.
The posting will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot guarantee
that we will be able to respond to inquiries to check on the status of your application. Thanks for
your understanding.
Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage
candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color,
LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.
Job Title: Youth Program Naturalist
Purpose: Facilitate Nature-Based Programs
Reports to: Education and Digital Programs Manager
Classification: Exempt; full-time (40 hours/week)
Who we are:
With nature as our catalyst, Camp Fire Minnesota energizes youth to discover their spark so their
futures glow brighter. Youth spend 90% of their time indoors – and that was before COVID-19.
Camp Fire Minnesota addresses this challenge by delivering culturally relevant, nature-based
programs at Tanadoona, Camp Bluewater, and throughout the community to 6,500 youth from all
backgrounds each year. We help youth “light their spark within” through summer and school break
camps, environmental education & STEM classes for schools (in-person and virtual), and
community-based out-of-school time nature programs. We are proud to offer inclusive and
welcoming programs to youth in the community, including free and reduced rate programs and a
scholarship program. As a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature
and stewarding the environment. Tanadoona is a 103-acre property featuring restored wetlands,
prairie, a half-acre pollinator garden, Big Woods Forest, 2,000 feet of shoreline on Lake
Minnewashta, and more. Located just 30 minutes from Minneapolis, Tanadoona is an outdoor
escape that’s just down the road – perfect for hands-on learning outdoors, as well as rental events
like weddings, corporate meetings, and other special event rentals.
Where we are headed:
Camp Fire Minnesota envisions a future where every youth has access to nature-based experiences
and learning. To bring this vision to life, we set out a new Strategic Plan in 2020. Recognizing the
inequity in our field (both in the past and today), this strategic plan aims to diversify further what
spending time in and protecting what nature looks like – for every young person. We are leveraging
Tanadoona in new ways with the addition of a brand-new Community & Dining Center. And guided
by input from youth and schools across communities, our programs and curriculum will further
evolve to embrace the many ways people engage with and benefit from nature.
Position Overview & Responsibilities:
As a Youth Program Naturalist, you will help catalyze growth through nature. Youth are engaged
in hands-on, experiential learning in environmental education, STEM and team building through
our programs. We offer virtual and in-person PreK-12 field trips at Tanadoona, in-class
environmental education, school-break camps (MEA, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, etc.), and out-ofschool-time (OST) programs.
For this particular position, The Youth Program Naturalist will split their time between two
different Environmental Education (EE) Program Areas: PreK-12 Programs, which occur during
school hours, and Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs, which occur after-school, sometimes into
the evening. In the OST programs, you will focus on engaging in long-term partnerships with
diverse groups of young people who often have limited access to nature education and
experiences.
Alongside implementing programs, this position will also be responsible for supporting the
development of curriculum and connecting programs to the Minnesota State Education Standards.
The projected start date for this position is February 2022.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Ideal candidate has a minimum of one year of previous experience in a comparable role
• Knowledge of environmental education with the ability and passion for sharing that with youth
• Experience with curriculum writing is a plus, but not required
• Individual with High Ropes Challenge Course and Climbing Wall, First Aid and ARC Lifeguard +
Oxygen certifications or experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience leading youth programming, such as camps, mentoring, or other education
(environmental, outdoor, experiential)
• Experience and comfort working with youth and adults of diverse backgrounds that support
inclusive programming
• Collaborative and willing to help where needed to ensure program and organization success
• Professional and engaging with all youth, teachers, parents, co-workers, etc.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Experience in online programs such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Word and
PowerPoint)
• Reliable means of transportation to travel to programming at Tanadoona (our home base) and
throughout the Twin Cities metro area (in this role, you will travel to different schools, parks, and
organizations)
• Solution-oriented: takes confident and quick action to understand the situation fully, seek
answers and resolve the situation promptly with limited direction
• Strong ability to work well with others remotely
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Pay:
• $20/hour
Application Process:
Send cover letter, resume and three references to Human Resources: hr@campfiremn.org.
Include “Youth Program Naturalist” in the subject line of your email.
The posting will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot guarantee
that we will be able to respond to inquiries to check on the status of your application. Thanks for
your understanding.
Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage
candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color,
LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.