Hawk Ridge Seasonal Lead Naturalist

HRBO is seeking 2 seasonal full-time naturalists and 1 seasonal part-time naturalist for the fall 2022 season for 9 weeks August 30-October 31.

Start date: August 30, 2022

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teaching formal environmental education programs to groups (school, private and the general public)
• Teaching informal interpretive programs via education tables and kid’s cart
• Providing interpretation and answering questions about raptor identification, natural history of birds, and the fall migration at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
• Conducting live bird education demonstrations
• Assisting managers with visitor relations, merchandise sales, volunteers, & fundraising activities/events

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Science Education/Environmental Education preferred).
• Demonstrated teaching experience (2+ years preferred)
• Knowledge of birds, especially raptors preferred
• Driver’s license and personal vehicle required

Desired Experience

• Experience in working and teaching outside in many weather conditions
• Demonstrated animal-handling experience (preferably birds)

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 (inclement weather, weekends, possibly some evenings)
• Ability to work independently

Compensation: Hourly pay at $12/hour; lodging provided, if available

HRBO is seeking 1 seasonal full-time Lead Naturalist for the fall 2022 season for 10 weeks August 24 - November 1. 

Start date: August 24, 2022

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting Education Director with education management daily operations at Hawk Ridge (program/staff schedule, evaluative tools, intern/trainee mentoring)
• Teaching formal environmental education programs to groups (school, private and the general public)
• Teaching informal interpretive programs via education tables and kid’s cart
• Providing interpretation and answering questions about raptor identification, natural history of birds, and the fall migration at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
• Conducting live bird education demonstrations
• Assisting managers with visitor relations, merchandise sales, volunteers, & fundraising activities/events

Qualifications:

• Management experience required (1+ year, preferably in education field)
• Bachelor’s degree required (Science Education/Environmental Education preferred)
• Demonstrated teaching experience (3+ years preferred)
• Knowledge of birds, especially raptors preferred
• Driver’s license and personal vehicle required

Desired Experience

• Experience in working and teaching outside in many weather conditions
• Demonstrated animal-handling experience (preferably birds)

Essential Personal Characteristics

• Works well with others and demonstrates team leadership ability
• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching others
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with teachers, students, staff, volunteers, & visitors of all ages
• Flexibility in work hours (inclement weather, weekends, possibly some evenings)
• Ability to work well both independently and as a team

Compensation: Hourly pay at $14/hour; lodging provided, if available

How to apply:

Applications will be accepted until filled (note: early applications are encouraged and preferred by Friday, May 13, 2022).

If you wish to apply, please submit your resume (required & email preferred), cover letter, contact info for 3 references (prefer both email & phone contacts), and Affirmative Action form online to: Margie Menzies (mmenzies@hawkridge.org), Education Director and Janelle Long (jlong@hawkridge.org), Executive Director by Friday, May 20, 2022.

By mail: HRBO, P.O. Box 3006, Duluth, MN 55803. Note: Posting will remain open to apply to until filled.

Visit our website or call (218) 428-8722 with questions.