Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park is currently seeking an Interpretive Naturalist Supervisor 2 (INSup2). This position provides direct supervisory work in areas of moderate complexity in the management and operation of the site’s interpretive program.
This INSup2 develops, leads and implements a welcoming and inclusive state parks and trails interpretive, environmental education and information services to:
Enhance the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of cultural, natural and recreational resources.
Foster resource stewardship.
Inform the public about the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) programs and current environmental issues.
The INSup2 directs comprehensive interpretive services for Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park. The primary program focus is the underground mine tour operation.
Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park welcomes 240,000 visitors annually, which includes 32,000 mine tour participant per year. Interpretive services participants include park visitors, local communities, underserved populations, organized groups, public and private schools, other units within the Minnesota DNR, friends groups, special interest groups, volunteers, media outlets, and other governmental organizations.
Work hours may vary but are generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, typically including weekends (with two consecutive days off during the week) and holidays. Includes occasional evening shifts such as 1:00 to 9:30 PM.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees.
Supervise and support interpretive program staff and volunteers in order to enable a safe, efficient and meaningful interpretive services and operations.
Perform administrative planning and operations to ensure orderly and efficient unit-level interpretive services.
Align unit-level programming with Interpretive Services Program best practices and goals. Administer interpretive operations including tours, programs and special events.
Research statewide and local natural and cultural resources to increase knowledge, support work plans and improve visitor experience.
Manage, inventory and store collections associated with the natural and cultural history of the unit. Trains staff on proper use of collections.
Monitor and maintain interpretive facilities. Ensure functional, safe operations that protect resources.
Plan and implement a public relations effort on the unit’s resources and interpretive programs to inform the public of events, facilities or management objectives of the Division and Department.
Assist with developing, evaluating and maintaining interpretive and informational media (e.g. exhibits, signs, brochures, flyers, webpages, videos).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
One year experience as an interpretive services program supervisor.
OR
Bachelor's degree or advanced degreein interpretation, environmental education, education, ecology, zoology, botany, geology, parks and recreation management; cultural resource-focused degree such as indigenous studies, history, anthropology, archeology; or closely related fieldAND two years professional level interpretive experience as a lead worker.
Other minimum qualifications include:
Ability to work collaboratively and support a workplace culture of respect.
Ability to manage a complex interpretive operation.
Conflict resolution skills and experience.
Ability to train and mentor staff in accepted professional interpretive principles and practices.
Knowledge of accessible and inclusive design for interpretive programs and projects.
Interpretive skills sufficient to develop thematic, meaningful and relevant programs.
Understanding of safety requirements as they relate to staff and visitor safety in an interpretive operation.
Research skills sufficient to develop program and interpretive media content.
Administrative skills sufficient to prioritize and organize diverse elements of work.
Writing skills sufficient to communicate work plans, proposals, and reports.
Ability to evaluate and measure effectiveness of interpretive programs, services, facilities, and media for all audiences.
Interpretive writing skills sufficient to develop program outlines and content for nonpersonal. interpretive projects (e.g. exhibits, brochures).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing relationships with communities that have a culture different than one’s own or coursework in diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion.
Supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally lifting and carrying objects such as 50-pound bag maximum and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree for significant periods of time on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
Ability to work in dim, damp underground passageways.
Ability to pass an annual fit test and wear a 35-pound, self-contained breathing apparatus during routine trainings and emergency events.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.
It is policy of the Department of the Natural Resources that those offered employment submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Employment Reference Check
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Education/license verification
Application Details
Why Work For Us
Our goal as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of State of Minnesota policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people.
We are proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are respectful to one another and to our customers. We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park is currently seeking an Interpretive Naturalist Supervisor 2 (INSup2). This position provides direct supervisory work in areas of moderate complexity in the management and operation of the site’s interpretive program.
This INSup2 develops, leads and implements a welcoming and inclusive state parks and trails interpretive, environmental education and information services to:
Enhance the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of cultural, natural and recreational resources.
Foster resource stewardship.
Inform the public about the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) programs and current environmental issues.
The INSup2 directs comprehensive interpretive services for Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park. The primary program focus is the underground mine tour operation.
Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park welcomes 240,000 visitors annually, which includes 32,000 mine tour participant per year. Interpretive services participants include park visitors, local communities, underserved populations, organized groups, public and private schools, other units within the Minnesota DNR, friends groups, special interest groups, volunteers, media outlets, and other governmental organizations.
Work hours may vary but are generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, typically including weekends (with two consecutive days off during the week) and holidays. Includes occasional evening shifts such as 1:00 to 9:30 PM.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees.
Supervise and support interpretive program staff and volunteers in order to enable a safe, efficient and meaningful interpretive services and operations.
Perform administrative planning and operations to ensure orderly and efficient unit-level interpretive services.
Align unit-level programming with Interpretive Services Program best practices and goals. Administer interpretive operations including tours, programs and special events.
Research statewide and local natural and cultural resources to increase knowledge, support work plans and improve visitor experience.
Manage, inventory and store collections associated with the natural and cultural history of the unit. Trains staff on proper use of collections.
Monitor and maintain interpretive facilities. Ensure functional, safe operations that protect resources.
Plan and implement a public relations effort on the unit’s resources and interpretive programs to inform the public of events, facilities or management objectives of the Division and Department.
Assist with developing, evaluating and maintaining interpretive and informational media (e.g. exhibits, signs, brochures, flyers, webpages, videos).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
One year experience as an interpretive services program supervisor.
OR
Bachelor's degree or advanced degreein interpretation, environmental education, education, ecology, zoology, botany, geology, parks and recreation management; cultural resource-focused degree such as indigenous studies, history, anthropology, archeology; or closely related fieldAND two years professional level interpretive experience as a lead worker.
Other minimum qualifications include:
Ability to work collaboratively and support a workplace culture of respect.
Ability to manage a complex interpretive operation.
Conflict resolution skills and experience.
Ability to train and mentor staff in accepted professional interpretive principles and practices.
Knowledge of accessible and inclusive design for interpretive programs and projects.
Interpretive skills sufficient to develop thematic, meaningful and relevant programs.
Understanding of safety requirements as they relate to staff and visitor safety in an interpretive operation.
Research skills sufficient to develop program and interpretive media content.
Administrative skills sufficient to prioritize and organize diverse elements of work.
Writing skills sufficient to communicate work plans, proposals, and reports.
Ability to evaluate and measure effectiveness of interpretive programs, services, facilities, and media for all audiences.
Interpretive writing skills sufficient to develop program outlines and content for nonpersonal. interpretive projects (e.g. exhibits, brochures).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing relationships with communities that have a culture different than one’s own or coursework in diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion.
Supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally lifting and carrying objects such as 50-pound bag maximum and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree for significant periods of time on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
Ability to work in dim, damp underground passageways.
Ability to pass an annual fit test and wear a 35-pound, self-contained breathing apparatus during routine trainings and emergency events.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.
It is policy of the Department of the Natural Resources that those offered employment submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Employment Reference Check
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Education/license verification
Application Details
Why Work For Us
Our goal as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of State of Minnesota policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people.
We are proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are respectful to one another and to our customers. We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
Interpretive Naturalist Supervisor 2
Posted: September 12, 2022 by icebergdev
Category: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Job Summary
Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park is currently seeking an Interpretive Naturalist Supervisor 2 (INSup2). This position provides direct supervisory work in areas of moderate complexity in the management and operation of the site’s interpretive program.
This INSup2 develops, leads and implements a welcoming and inclusive state parks and trails interpretive, environmental education and information services to:
The INSup2 directs comprehensive interpretive services for Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park. The primary program focus is the underground mine tour operation.
Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park welcomes 240,000 visitors annually, which includes 32,000 mine tour participant per year. Interpretive services participants include park visitors, local communities, underserved populations, organized groups, public and private schools, other units within the Minnesota DNR, friends groups, special interest groups, volunteers, media outlets, and other governmental organizations.
Work hours may vary but are generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, typically including weekends (with two consecutive days off during the week) and holidays. Includes occasional evening shifts such as 1:00 to 9:30 PM.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
OR
Other minimum qualifications include:
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Occasionally lifting and carrying objects such as 50-pound bag maximum and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree for significant periods of time on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.
It is policy of the Department of the Natural Resources that those offered employment submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Application Details
Why Work For Us
Our goal as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of State of Minnesota policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people.
We are proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are respectful to one another and to our customers. We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact James Essig at jim.essig@state.mn.us or 218/300-7003 or contact Regional Naturalist Clare Croteau at clare.croteau@state.mn.us or tel:218/328-8989.
If you are a Connect 700 program applicant, please submit your certificate to Erin Tappan at erin.tappan@state.mn.us by the job posting close date.
Job Summary
Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park is currently seeking an Interpretive Naturalist Supervisor 2 (INSup2). This position provides direct supervisory work in areas of moderate complexity in the management and operation of the site’s interpretive program.
This INSup2 develops, leads and implements a welcoming and inclusive state parks and trails interpretive, environmental education and information services to:
The INSup2 directs comprehensive interpretive services for Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park. The primary program focus is the underground mine tour operation.
Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park welcomes 240,000 visitors annually, which includes 32,000 mine tour participant per year. Interpretive services participants include park visitors, local communities, underserved populations, organized groups, public and private schools, other units within the Minnesota DNR, friends groups, special interest groups, volunteers, media outlets, and other governmental organizations.
Work hours may vary but are generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, typically including weekends (with two consecutive days off during the week) and holidays. Includes occasional evening shifts such as 1:00 to 9:30 PM.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
OR
Other minimum qualifications include:
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Occasionally lifting and carrying objects such as 50-pound bag maximum and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree for significant periods of time on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.
It is policy of the Department of the Natural Resources that those offered employment submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Application Details
Why Work For Us
Our goal as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of State of Minnesota policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people.
We are proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are respectful to one another and to our customers. We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact James Essig at jim.essig@state.mn.us or 218/300-7003 or contact Regional Naturalist Clare Croteau at clare.croteau@state.mn.us or tel:218/328-8989.
If you are a Connect 700 program applicant, please submit your certificate to Erin Tappan at erin.tappan@state.mn.us by the job posting close date.