Outdoor Center Naturalist (Part-time/Seasonal)

Outdoor Center Naturalist (Part-time/Seasonal)

Expected Start Date: June 2025

Details

• Part Time (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Status), non-exempt
• $23.00 - $28.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Reports to Outdoor Center Supervisor/Lead Naturalist
• Located at Eden Prairie Outdoor Center (13765 Staring Lake Pkwy., Eden Prairie, MN).
• Hours based on program schedule and business need. May include a combination of daytime, evening, and weekend.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• 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.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

Application Process

To apply, click on "apply now" at the top of the page or visit www.edenprairie.org and click on the Jobs tab.

Salary : $23 - $28