Fall/Winter Environmental Educator

Salary: $17.15 Hourly

Location : Fridley, MN

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 23024

Department: Parks & Recreation

Opening Date: 06/29/2023

Closing Date: 7/20/2023 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OBJECTIVE
This temporary position will be asked to conduct nature center programs, aid in care of captive animals, develop curriculum, and present programs onsite, offsite and virtually.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Develop, conduct, and market environmental education curricula & programs including summer camp.
2. Develop, conduct, and market other environmental education programming.
3. Help to maintain exhibit animals including reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
4. Receipt and handle monies from nature center store and program registration.
5. 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, and art and drama activities.
6. Complete other assigned operational tasks before and after programs such as clean up and room preparation.
7. Provide fun and engaging activities outdoors.
8. Identify and respond to camper behavioral issues.
9. Communicate with parents regarding campers’ experiences and daily activities.
10. Respond to inquiries by telephone, email and in person concerning a broad spectrum of natural resource information.
11. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in interpretive or summer camp programming with youth
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Valid driver’s license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, Environmental Education, or related field
• Ability to be imaginative and innovative in programming with youth
• Experience in care and programming of live animals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Typical schedule for this position is expected to be 40 hours per week. Variable schedule with weekends, occasional evenings and holidays.

Season: September 5, 2023 – March 2, 2024.

The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, membership on a local human rights commission, or sexual orientation. EEO/ADAAA

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Do you have previous experience in care and programming of live animals? If so, what types of animals?

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How many years of instructional (youth/adult/senior), paid and volunteer experience do you have? Please explain.

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How many years of environmental education/interpretive naturalist experience do you have?

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