Fall​/Winter Environmental Educator

Location: Minneapolis

Salary: $19.28 - $21.99 Hourly
Location : 100 85th Ave NE, Fridley, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 26026
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Springbrook Nature Center
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OBJECTIVE
Love the outdoors and inspiring young minds? Join our Springbrook Nature Center team this Fall/Winter as a Seasonal Environmental Educator, where you'll lead hands-on adventures, creative nature programs, and unforgettable outdoor experiences for participants of all ages. From caring for fascinating reptiles and amphibians to guiding hikes, crafts, games, and environmental explorations, every day brings a new opportunity to connect people with nature.

We're looking for energetic, organized, and enthusiastic educators who thrive outdoors, enjoy working with children and families, and are passionate about environmental education. If you're ready to make a lasting impact while working in a fun, dynamic setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Position dates:
August 8, 2026 through March 5, 2027.

Summer

Hours:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.
Winter

Hours:

8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Typical schedule for this position is expected to be 40 hours per week. Schedule includes one weekend day per week.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions:

Develop, conduct, and market environmental education curricula & programs including summer camp.

Develop, conduct, and market other environmental education programming.

Help to maintain exhibit animals including reptiles, amphibians, and insects.

Organize and lead a variety of small group activities as developed by the Springbrook staff. Activities may include hiking, nature explorations, crafts, games, canoeing, archery, stream and pond hikes, and art and drama activities.

Complete other assigned operational tasks before and after programs such as clean up and room preparation.

Provide fun and engaging activities outdoors.

Identify and respond to camper behavioral issues.

Communicate with parents regarding campers' experiences and daily activities.

Other Job Function:

Respond to inquiries by telephone, email and in person concerning a broad spectrum of natural resource information.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in interpretive or summer camp programming with youth.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Environmental Education, or related field.

Ability to be imaginative and innovative in programming with youth.

Experience in care and programming of live animals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, membership on a local human rights commission, or sexual orientation.

EEO/ADAAA
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Please explain your comfort and experience with programming with and caring for reptiles and amphibians.
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Please describe your experience working with volunteers, particularly, during special events.
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Please describe your background in environmental education, include age groups that you have experience teaching.
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