NATURALIST FELLOW: Four (4) Temporary, Full-time Positions. Pay: $300 every two weeks. Dates: September 6, 2016 - August 18, 2017.
Location: Dodge Nature Center, West Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Qual: •B.A or B.S. degree, related field preferred •Experience teaching or working with children •Knowledge of natural history preferred •High level of self-motivation, flexibility, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and perform a variety of duties •Ability to live on-site in a co-ed housing environment with three other Naturalist Fellows •Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word •Ability to work a twelve-month term, with responsibilities that include weekdays, evening and weekends. Physical requirements: Work outdoors year-round in any kind of weather. Traverse hilly, natural terrain for up to four hours. Drive a vehicle. Work with live animals. Work in an office and use a computer, phone, and other office equipment. Lift and carry displays or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Work several hours at a time in barns with farm animals, hay and straw. Preferred but not required: •Fluency in Spanish •Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds •First Aid and CPR Certification
Duties: •Learn and present environmental and agricultural education programs to children and adults •Develop and implement fall, spring, and summer camps •Present public programs and lead educational portion of birthday parties •Lead afterschool and outreach programs •Actively participate in weekly training seminars by taking part in discussions, natural history walks, and completing assignments •Complete an independent study in a specific area of interest •Actively participate in seasonal special events, seasonal projects, animal handling and care, restoration programs, promotion, and maintenance of equipment and materials •Attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings.
Appl: Send Cover Letter, Resume, 3 references and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire - available at www.dodgenaturecenter.org.
Contact: Dodge Nature Center, Teresa Root, Naturalist Fellowship Coordinator, 365 Marie Avenue West, West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55118. Ph: 651-455-4531. Email: troot@dodgenaturecenter.org, Website: www.dodgenaturecenter.org.