Fishing Skills Instructor

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Organization

Minnesota Trout Unlimited

Job Posted

April 4, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

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Location

Twin Cities Metro Area, MN
United States
Minnesota Trout Unlimited is a grassroots nonprofit conservation organization whose mission is to conserve, protect, restore, and sustain Minnesota’s cold water fisheries and their watersheds. Follow this link for more information. We are looking for a talented and self-motivated individual who will be responsible for leading our summer fishing skills programs as part of MNTU’s education and outreach mission.

Summary

Title: Fishing Skills Instructor

Reports to: MNTU Education Program Supervisor

Location: Twin Cities Metro Area

 

Fishing Skills Instructor (June-August) Implement spin and fly fishing skills programs throughout the Twin Cities metro area. The purpose of these programs is to provide youth and their families with engaging, fun, and educational fishing opportunities within their local communities and watersheds. Programs are scheduled during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. All programs have been scheduled in order to have time for MNTU and our partner organizations to promote them. This also gives the FSI flexibility to plan their summer activities or other work commitments! Potential for extended contract hours as an educator with MN Trout Unlimited after August 30th.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead fun, positive, and experiential spin and fly fishing skills programs.
  • Represent MNTU at fishing related community events.
  • Maintain communication with partner organizations as needed.
  • Communicate and coordinate with volunteers signed up to assist with programs.
  • Conduct regular materials/equipment inventory and maintenance throughout summer.
  • Take pictures at programs and events for social media posts.
  • Perform additional job-related duties as needed.

 Minimum Qualifications

  • A passion for fishing, youth education, and natural resource conservation.
  • Experience implementing environmental education and/or outdoor recreation programs with youth and families in a variety of settings.
  • Personal and/or instructional level spin fishing experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and public communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to be flexible, work independently, and multi-task.
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours and weekends as required.
  • Fluency in microsoft office and google drive suite of applications.
  • Current First Aid and CPR training (or commitment to obtain by start date).
  • Possess a reliable mode of transportation able to perform job-related duties to include transporting fishing equipment and supplies.
  • Willingness to travel to various locations throughout Twin Cities metro area.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, outdoor recreation, natural sciences, or related field. Students with a focus in these areas and applicable experience are welcome and encouraged to apply
  • Personal and/or instructional fly fishing experience.
  • Working knowledge of fish habitat, ecology, AIS, and watershed related education.

Compensation This is an independent contractor position which pays $19.00 per hour. In addition, mileage reimbursement is offered at the current federal rate, $0.56 cents/mile. Hours per week throughout contract will vary depending on fishing skill program needs.

The contract will authorize a maximum number of 200 hours from June 1st through August 30th, 2022. Start and end dates are flexible. Potential for extended contract hours as an educator with MN Trout Unlimited after August 30th.

How to apply:

Send a cover letter and resume to Amber Taylor, Education Program Supervisor, education@mntu.org. Please email questions you may have about the position.