Reservations and Events Coordinator

Organization

Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Nadine Meyer

Contact Email

meyer@ospreywilds.org

Contact Phone

320-245-2648

Deadline to Apply

Location

Sandstone, MN
United States

The reservations and events coordinator plays a critical role on the Education Leadership Team by being on the front lines of communicating with schools and guests to ensure their reservation process and visit with us is successful. This person also manages our public events, ensuring we provide fresh, timely, and inspiring programming throughout the year.

Summary

Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization near Sandstone, MN that provides residential and day-use outdoor educational opportunities to a diverse audience in an intimate setting. The reservations and events coordinator plays a critical role on the Education Leadership Team by being on the front lines of communicating with schools and guests to ensure their reservation process and visit with us is successful. This person also manages our public events, ensuring we provide fresh, timely, and inspiring programming throughout the year. We hope you join our dedicated and passionate education team in our effort to instill a connection and commitment to the environment in people of all communities through experiential learning!

We think you should apply if you:

  • Are willing to take initiative to support our programs and staff
  • Consider yourself a self-starter
  • Have a passion for animals and have a willingness for working with and caring for our animal ambassadors
  • Have experience in working with learners of all ages; particularly adults
  • Have wicked organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Take pride in creating quality spreadsheets and forms
  • Are able to be adaptive to meet your group’s needs, including being vulnerable and stepping out of your comfort zone
  • Have excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
  • Are able to manage a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends, 40-44 hours per week

Qualified candidates will have the following:

  • AA, BA or BS in a related field, or 3 years equivalent work experience/training
  • Microsoft Office & Google Documents Proficiency
  • Ability to learn new computer programs
  • Experience with QuickBooks a plus
  • Is COVID-19 vaccinated or is willing to become vaccinated
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations which may occur outdoors in inclement weather, on water, and on rugged terrain
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds on a routine basis

To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, three references to:

Nadine Meyer, Education Director
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
meyer@ospreywilds.org

Compensation Information

Benefits:

  • Work in a beautiful setting: 780 acres with coniferous and mixed hardwood forest, creek, prairie, and wetland areas, as well as a lake with a beach
  • Salary starting at $38,000
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Plan options ($5,250 individual/$10,500 family deductibles)
  • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Simple IRA plan with 3% match
  • HSA with employer contribution
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
  • $300/year for professional development activities
  • Made from scratch lunch provided during working hours
  • Opportunity for receiving National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide credentials, National Archery in our Schools Program Basic Archery Instructor certification, and other industry related certifications
  • 3 weeks starting PTO with regularly scheduled increases
  • 11 Floating Holidays