Outdoor Center Naturalist/Instructor (Part-time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outdoor Center Naturalist/Instructor is responsible for the planning and implementation of a diverse array of environmental education and outdoor recreation programming. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Develops, organizes, and implements high quality environmental education and outdoor recreation programs for the general public. Provides quality instruction in a variety of program formats for participants of all ages. Develops and implements nature-based summer camps, birthday parties, and scout visits. Supports the husbandry of ambassador animals and their inclusion in educational programming. Collaborates with colleagues and the Outdoor Center Supervisor/Lead Naturalist to update and improve the Outdoor Center, its programs and instructional materials. Provides a high level of customer service and ensures a safe and welcoming environment for the public. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. degree in environmental science, biology, zoology, education/teaching, recreation or related subject required.
• At least one year of naturalist, biologist, or teaching experience in a formal or informal setting, or related experience working with children and adults strongly preferred.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/pull up to 35 lbs. and occasionally lift/carry/pull 35–75 lbs. and infrequently lift/carry/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Must be capable of or willing to develop skills to handle domestic and/or wild animals.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
• Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.
• Able to convey a message to get a point across.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to write clearly and succinctly.
• Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner.
• Prioritizes what needs to get done.
• Keeps things neat and orderly.
• Utilizes tools for efficiency.
• Factors several considerations when planning.
• Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives.
• Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information.
• Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Experience in adventure and/or experiential education (ex. Camping, canoeing, kayaking) preferred.
• Experience working with ambassador and/or education animals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, and implements high quality environmental education and outdoor recreation programs for the general public.
• Provides quality instruction in a variety of program formats for participants of all ages.
• Develops and implements nature-based summer camps, birthday parties, and scout visits.
• Supports the husbandry of ambassador animals and their inclusion in educational programming.
• Collaborates with colleagues and the Outdoor Center Supervisor/Lead Naturalist to update and improve the Outdoor Center, its programs and instructional materials.
• Provides a high level of customer service and ensures a safe and welcoming environment for the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level