Summer Program Naturalists
Position Description - 2013
River Bend Nature Center
Position Summer Program Naturalists
Status Temporary, full-time
Benefits $200 stipend/week and housing
Duration June 3 - August 23, 2013
Hours 40 hours per week
Reports to Education Coordinator
Description
River Bend Nature Center is a private non-profit nature center located on 750 acres in Faribault in southeastern Minnesota. Home to active wetlands, maple basswood forests and restored prairies, River Bend's mission is to "help people discover, enjoy, understand and preserve the incredible natural world that surrounds us." The Center has a strong family of members and a growing relationship with communities in the area.
Primary Responsibilities
Work as part of a friendly, dynamic staff dedicated to connecting people to the natural world. Interns gain extensive experience creating and implementing programs. Summer Program Naturalists teach programs for youth environmental day camps serving children from pre-school through age 17. Programs use the outdoors for experiential activities, taking advantage of wetland, woodland, and restored tall-grass prairie habitats. Some programs are off-site, overnight sessions. Summer naturalists welcome and interact with visitors, assist with facility and habitat management, and contribute to the newsletter.
Benefits
One week of paid training provided June 4 - June 8 prior to the start of day camp programs. Training includes program design, leadership, natural history topics, group dynamics, public interactions, and general operations of a day-use, non-profit nature center. Ongoing training continues throughout the summer. Free, shared, fully-furnished housing is provided. Paid time off at the Fourth of July. Summer naturalists are covered under Workers' Compensation.
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of three years college study
Demonstrate genuine interest in children and enthusiasm for learning and teaching about nature in an outdoor setting
General familiarity with the natural environment
Experience working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting
Ability to relate with people of all ages and abilities in a positive manner
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Willingness to work cooperatively and flexibly as part of a small staff team and to work flexible hours as needed
Additional favorable skills:
Experience working with pre-school age children
First Aid and CPR training
Application Procedure:
Send application materials via mail, fax, or e-mail to:
Sarah Shimek, Program Coordinator
River Bend Nature Center
PO Box 186
Faribault, MN 55021
507-332-7151 or fax 507-332-0656
e-mail: shimek@rbnc.org
web site: http://www.rbnc.org
Application should include a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references. Call or email with questions.
Application Deadline:
Initial application must be received by February 15th, 2013
Website: http://www.rbnc.org/Position Description - 2013
River Bend Nature Center
Position Summer Program Naturalists
Status Temporary, full-time
Benefits $200 stipend/week and housing
Duration June 3 - August 23, 2013
Hours 40 hours per week
Reports to Education Coordinator
Description
River Bend Nature Center is a private non-profit nature center located on 750 acres in Faribault in southeastern Minnesota. Home to active wetlands, maple basswood forests and restored prairies, River Bend's mission is to "help people discover, enjoy, understand and preserve the incredible natural world that surrounds us." The Center has a strong family of members and a growing relationship with communities in the area.
Primary Responsibilities
Work as part of a friendly, dynamic staff dedicated to connecting people to the natural world. Interns gain extensive experience creating and implementing programs. Summer Program Naturalists teach programs for youth environmental day camps serving children from pre-school through age 17. Programs use the outdoors for experiential activities, taking advantage of wetland, woodland, and restored tall-grass prairie habitats. Some programs are off-site, overnight sessions. Summer naturalists welcome and interact with visitors, assist with facility and habitat management, and contribute to the newsletter.
Benefits
One week of paid training provided June 4 - June 8 prior to the start of day camp programs. Training includes program design, leadership, natural history topics, group dynamics, public interactions, and general operations of a day-use, non-profit nature center. Ongoing training continues throughout the summer. Free, shared, fully-furnished housing is provided. Paid time off at the Fourth of July. Summer naturalists are covered under Workers' Compensation.
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of three years college study
Demonstrate genuine interest in children and enthusiasm for learning and teaching about nature in an outdoor setting
General familiarity with the natural environment
Experience working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting
Ability to relate with people of all ages and abilities in a positive manner
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Willingness to work cooperatively and flexibly as part of a small staff team and to work flexible hours as needed
Additional favorable skills:
Experience working with pre-school age children
First Aid and CPR training
Application Procedure:
Send application materials via mail, fax, or e-mail to:
Sarah Shimek, Program Coordinator
River Bend Nature Center
PO Box 186
Faribault, MN 55021
507-332-7151 or fax 507-332-0656
e-mail: shimek@rbnc.org
web site: http://www.rbnc.org
Application should include a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references. Call or email with questions.
Application Deadline:
Initial application must be received by February 15th, 2013
Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2013
