Mississippi River Green Team Site Supervisor

Work Hours and Season: Typically work week is Monday through Thursday, 7 am – 3:30 pm (youth work 7:30 am – 3 pm), and 8-noon Friday with occasional Saturday hours, keeping the total to 32-40 hours per week.  Position begins on June 17th and ends August 23rd, 2024.  Potential for intermittent workdays with the crew during the school year.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate teens
• Willingness to learn and work alongside youth while modeling expected behaviors and work ethic
• Ability to recognize, and respond in a positive manner, to the needs of the youth staff
• Demonstrate ability to work well with diverse populations and build a team
• Working knowledge of Minnesota flora and fauna
• Follow directions, complete assignments, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Enthusiasm, creativity, problem-solving skills, positive attitude, good sense of humor, flexible
• Valid driver’s license (to drive a 10-passenger van to different work sites)

Desired but Not Required: 

• Academic training or experience in environmental education, natural sciences, education, or a related field
• Ability to communicate fluently in a second language. Spanish, Hmong, or Somali preferred

Application Deadline: Sunday March 17, 2024. Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. Applicants will receive receipt of application email. If none is received within 48 hours of applying, please inquire with Lori Smiley LSmiley@minneapolisparks.org 612-313-7727

Please send your cover letter and resume to: EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org

If you have any questions about this specific Mississippi River Green Team Site Supervisor position, please contact:

Gretchen Engstrom, Environmental Education Supervisor: GEngstrom@minneapolisparks.org

The City of Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.