Fellows develop teaching, interpretive, and public relations techniques rooted in principles of environmental education during this year-long, residential program. Fellows are exposed to a wide variety of audiences and through instructing our hands-on, experiential, and inquiry-based classes. Professional growth and learning is accomplished through direct teaching experience supported by staff, professional workshops, and a series of observations and evaluations.

Summary

This is a job for you if…

You enjoy working with youth grades 4-8
You desire to work outside
You have an inclination towards communal living
You want a job to provide professional development, mentorship, and coaching
You believe in a values-based, mission driven vocation

Essential Functions:
Teaching
Liaison
Education Department Team Member
Graduate Student/Fellowship Participant
Summer Camp Counselor

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

Able to commit ASAP – August 1st, 2025
Be 21 years of age by August 12th, 2024
Interested and excited about facilitating positive, outdoor experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds
Communicate clearly, effectively, and tactfully; active listener and collaborator
High level of positivity, adaptability, and a growth mindset
High level of self-motivation and enthusiasm; an eagerness and willingness to learn
Ability to live on-site in a dormitory communal setting with 11 other Fellowship members
Willingness to operate and participate in high ropes courses
Current CPR and First-Aid certification or willingness to obtain prior to start date
Possess a general environmental and/or science literacy
Computer, radio, and audio-visual equipment literacy

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Application Details:

Email your resumé to: Cheryl Krage, Business Manager: cherylk@eaglebluffmn.org
Contact three professional references and direct them to our Online Reference Form (found on our website). It is your responsibility to make sure the references are completed in a timely manner.
Answer and submit the online application questions, also found on our website.

Compensation Information

Compensation:

Participants receive an $1,000/month stipend for living expenses and to apply toward the cost of graduate credit or certifications as seen fit.
Participants are provided housing in a private staff wing of the dormitory, sharing a bathroom/suite with one other person and having a private bedroom. All 11 participants share a common living room, dining room, kitchen, storage space, and laundry.
As additional compensation, meals are provided when visiting groups are in residence as are food staples for use in the staff kitchen. Fellows are eligible for MN SNAP benefits.
Along with room and board, fellows are offered significant paid PTO, several holidays, personal voicemail, internet access, staff gear, and use of Eagle Bluff’s recreational equipment.
Professional purchase discounts

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Environmental Education Fellow