Environmental Educator - Part Time

Position Summary The current vacancy is in the
Parks and Recreation department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.
Please note the schedule for this position will vary, but hours worked will be between 8:00am-5:00am, not to exceed 60 hours every two weeks. This role is responsible for developing environmental education programs, including teaching assigned educational and recreational programs for pre‑k through adult participants; preparing and requesting program supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory, maintaining exhibits and handling live animals; assisting with training volunteers;

responding to inquiries from visitors, program participants or staff; and perform related duties as assigned. To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to:
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Examples of Work Performed

• Develop and teach of a variety of year-round programs for a variety of audiences using education strategies and techniques for all ages, audiences, and special groups on natural history and outdoor recreational topics.
• Maintain and recommend inventory replacement supplies; and gather information on supply costs; compile information to prepare and maintain reports, records, and other documents; and maintain systems and databases.
• Collaborate with community partners/vendors to ensure programming in an assigned specialty area meets the groups needs and objectives.
• Respond to questions from the public by providing accurate and up-to-date information on environmental issues, plant, animal and mineral classification, horticulture practices and wildlife behavior.
• Provide daily care of live animals, such as owls, snakes, turtles, salamanders, frogs, and insects, care includes weight checks, feedings, cleanings, and water replacements; handle animals for programs: deliver natural history programs for audiences about animals while handling; train animals for conducting care and delivering programs.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate degree with concentration in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Science Education or a closely related field.

Experience: One year of experience developing or conducting environmental education and interpretive programs for the general public, schools and/or youth groups, or performing other similar duties.

Substitutions: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Environmental Educator will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response.

Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List:
The names of all applicants who have submitted a completed application and passed the examination/screening…