Naturalist/Count Interpreter

Spring Naturalist/Count Interpreter Position Announcement

2025 marks the 8th consecutive, full spring season of bird migration monitoring research at the West Skyline Spring Count in Duluth, MN! This is one of the premier spring bird migration sites in North America with record numbers of Bald and Golden Eagles, as well as other raptor species. Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory (HRBO) in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking one Spring Naturalist/Count Interpreter to help document and showcase the amazing spring bird migration at the West Skyline Spring Count. This is a seasonal, full-time position April 9 – May 31, 2025. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Providing interpretation and answering questions about raptor identification, natural history of birds, and the spring migration at the West Skyline Count sites
• Assisting count staff with identification, counting, and data entry, as needed
• Assisting education staff with teaching environmental education programs to groups (school, private and the general public)
• Sharing information about the spring count via verbal and written reports 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required for full-time position
• Demonstrated teaching experience (2+ years preferred)
• Knowledge of birds, especially raptors preferred
• Driver’s license and personal vehicle required

Essential Personal Characteristics

• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching others
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with teachers, students, staff, volunteers, & visitors of all ages
• Flexibility in work hours on weekends and possibly some evenings
• Ability to work independently 

Compensation: Hourly pay at $14.69/hour; lodging provided, if needed/available

To apply for the Spring Naturalist/Count Interpreter position, please go to Apply Here Naturalist to find and submit the application form. You will attach your cover letter and resume through that link. Applications will be accepted until filled (note: early applications are encouraged and preferred by Monday, March 17th, 2025). 

For further information, please visit our website at www.hawkridge.org. For questions, please email apply@hawkridge.org or call (218) 428-8722.