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| Job ID: 11754836 |
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| Job Title: | Seasonal Interpretive Naturalist (summer)- Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
Role Summary: Seasonal position welcoming and assisting visitors and providing interpretive education opportunities for youth and adults at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary located in Theodore Wirth Park. Lead regular public tours and specialized programs and provide other educational services to Wildflower Garden visitors. Lead education focused outreach activities at Wirth Lake Beach.
Please note: Activities and programs are limited this season and will be designed to follow MDH safety guidelines during the pandemic, which may include limited group size, masks, physical distancing, staying outside, or other measures as conditions change.
Work season & schedule: July 6, 2020 - August 28, 2021 (an option to work through October may be available). Commitment to finish the full Garden season is required. Shifts: Part-time hours (20-25 hours per week). Weekly commitment working 3-4 shifts per week overall and one weekend shift per week. Current weekly shifts are: Wednesday 9:30am-6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am-2:15pm and Saturday 9:30am-6:30pm. Required attendance at staff meetings on 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:00-3:30pm.
Essential Duties (2021):
Staff the front entrance visitor welcome station and the trails at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Lead engaging nature focused activities at Wirth Lake Beach as part of an outreach program
Lead scheduled tours and interpretive programs for youth and adults (limited in 2021)
Develop curriculum for fun and engaging tours, interpretive programs, and outreach activities (limited in 2021)
Maintain daily naturalists' log of Garden phenology and assist with related upkeep of records and hand-outs
Write articles for publications including the Garden's seasonal e-bulletin and the Friends of the Wild Flower Garden's Fringed Gentian newsletter
Assist with special projects, programs, and events
Assist with general housekeeping and organization-focused tasks
Follow and diplomatically enforce MPRB rules and regulations
Skills and Ability to:
Follow written and oral instructions with attention to detail
Meet Garden project deadlines on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Work respectfully as a team member with MPRB staff, interns, volunteers, and contractors
Communicate in a professional and friendly manner with the public
Facilitate high-quality nature-focused programs and interpretive opportunities for visitors and volunteers
Utilize computer with Microsoft Office applications
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent with In-depth knowledge in one or more of the following subjects: ecology, botany, ornithology, mycology, entomology, zoology, geology and/or environmental education (academic training in one of these fields preferred)
At least three months interpretive experience working 20 hours per week at a nature center, camp, zoo, arboretum, or similar venue (other education-focused and customer service experience will be considered)
Demonstrated ability to work skillfully and respectfully with children, adults, and diverse populations
Excellent communication skills including the ability to write, listen and speak publicly in a clear, professional, respectful and engaging manner
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in environmental education, ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field
Previous experience working as an interpretive naturalist or educator
Fluency in a second language (including Dakota, Ojibwe, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, ASL)
MPRB background investigation required
$15.00/hr, 20-25 hours per week Open until filled
Send cover letter and resume to:
Lori Smiley 3800 Bryant Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 55409
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is an equal opportunity employer.
Refer to ID 56606699 when applying |
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