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Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Minneapolis, MN
Position Title: Water Quality Educator - Events
Position Description:
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking an individual to work as a water quality educator. This educator will work in multiple locations throughout the city of Minneapolis at events and celebrations. The Water Quality Educator will:
- Provide interactive water quality education for all ages at events and concerts in the Minneapolis Parks.
- Update, re-design, maintain and purchase water education display materials.
- Communicate with events hosts.
- Track participation and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Lead Aquatic Invasive Species education at boat launches.
- Other duties as assigned, including potential to support both the Neighborhood Naturalist and Canoe programs.
Hours: Monday through Friday, primarily in evenings between 5 and 8 pm. Requires availability for 4 weekend shifts per month. 15 to 30 hours per week.
Compensation: $10.97 per hour, mileage reimbursement.
Requirements/Qualifications:- Outgoing personality able to draw participants in to learn about the message.
- Strong public speaking and leadership skills.
- Experience working with diverse audiences in public setting.
- Knowledge of watersheds, non-point source pollution, and water quality.
- Training in environmental education and/or water ecology.
- Working knowledge of tabling education techniques and messaging.
- Ability to work flexible schedule (average of two weekend shifts per month).
- Must have a drivers license, and a reliable car (mileage reimbursement provided).
Preferred Qualifications:- Working knowledge of aquatic invasive species.
- Demonstrated success teaching in event settings.
- Knowledge of interpretive display design.
- Ability to communicate in multiple languages.
Application Deadline: May 25th. Will review and interview candidates as résumé's are received.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Jamie McBride, Naturalist Programs Administrator
jmcbride@minneapolisparks.org
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
3800 Bryant Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.- Posted: 5/9/12
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