Summer Naturalist

Organization

Wolf Ridge ELC

Job Posted

December 16, 2024

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Rachel Giemza

Contact Email

summercamp@wolf-ridge.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

6282 Cranberry Road
Finland, MN
United States
Wolf Ridge Summer Naturalists are a crucial part of running a meaningful summer program by developing curriculum, facilitating outdoor learning, and building community for Wolf Ridge guests. Wolf Ridge naturalists also assist with various behind the scenes functions that make programs happen. Wolf Ridge Summer programs runs from June 15-August 16, 2025

Summary

General Duties of a Summer Naturalist 

● Serve as role model for students and peers: display maturity, responsibility, flexibility, enthusiasm, and sound judgment ● Work with the Wolf Ridge team to prepare, facilitate, and follow up on programming ● Teach Wolf Ridge classes to audiences of all ages and backgrounds ○ Expectation is that classes are of high quality that require preparation time. Program topics follow an experiential learning model and cover a range of topics: adventure, sustainability, ecology, and cultural history. ● Serve as a liaison to visiting groups on behalf of Wolf Ridge by being available for questions and helping the group with their needs ● Assist in the organizational and structural support that help programs run smoothly ○ Such as food prep, gear room assistance, farm tasks, driving, cleaning, and other duties as assigned ● Participate in staff training and orientation ● Beflexible to accommodate the needs of different programs

For complete details, go to

https://wolf-ridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Job-Description-Summer-Naturalist.docx-1.pdf

Compensation Information

$343/week paid biweekly
○ Includes lodging; meals available when dining hall is open