[ESSP] Fwd: [Intern] Summer Naturalist, Paid +, MN (fwd)

[Vanessa Paulman]

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>Position: Summer Program Naturalist
>Organization: River Bend Nature Center
>Contact: Elaine Loranz
>Email: loranz at rbnc.org
>Description: Work as part of a friendly, dynamic
>staff dedicated to helping people discover,
>enjoy, understand and preserve the incredible
>natural world that surrounds us. Gain extensive
>experience developing and teaching programs for
>youth environmental day camps serving children
>from pre-school through age 17. Programs use the
>outdoors for experiential activities, taking
>advantage of 700 acres of wetland, woodland, and
>restored tall-grass prairie habitats. In
>addition, develop and teach public weekend
>programs for all ages including youth, families,
>seniors, and special needs groups. Summer
>naturalists welcome and interact with visitors,
>assist with facility and habitat management,
>design and create displays, contribute to the
>newsletter, and assist with the creation of
>brochures, flyers, and press releases.
>Qualifications: Minimum of three years college
>study. Applicants should demonstrate a genuine
>interest in children and enthusiasm for learning
>and teaching about nature in an outdoor setting.
>Must have a general familiarity with the natural
>environment, experience working with children,
>preferably in an outdoor setting, and be able to
>relate with people of all ages and abilities in a
>positive manner. Well-developed written and oral
>communication skills, willingness to work
>cooperatively and flexibly as part of a small
>staff team, willingness to work flexible hours as
>needed. Experience working with pre-school age
>children a plus. First Aid and CPR training a
>plus.
>Location: Faribault, MN
>Duration: May 31 - August 20, 2005
>Start Date: May 31, 2005
>Hours: 40 hours per week including some Saturdays
>Compensation: $185 per week stipend and housing.
>Two weeks of paid training provided May 31 - June
>10 prior to the start of day camp programs.
>Training includes program design, leadership,
>natural history topics, group dynamics, public
>interactions, and general operations of a
>day-use, non-profit nature center. Ongoing
>training continues throughout the summer. Free,
>shared housing in a fully equipped, off-site
>house within biking distance of the nature center
>is provided. Paid time off at the Fourth of July.
>Summer naturalists are covered under Workers'
>Compensation.
>Application Procedure: Cover letter, resume and
>listing of 3 references by mail or email:
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>River Bend Nature Center
>P.O. Box 186
>Faribault, MN 55021
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>Email: loranz at rbnc.org
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>Please say that you saw this job posted at Orion's website. Thank you.
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>Deadline: February 15, 2005
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Vanessa

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Vanessa Paulman       
Center for Science Exploration
Hampshire College

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