The Minnesota Naturalists’ Association (MNA) exists to advance
natural and cultural resource interpretation for the purpose
of fostering wise stewardship of all resources.
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Opportunity | Information | To Apply | Closing Date |
Naturalist at Starring Lake Outdoor Center, Eden Prairie, Part-time seasonal | The Naturalist Assistant position assists the staff naturalist and Outdoor Center Supervisor in setting up, preparing for, and delivering programs to all participants in a safe, friendly, and enjoyable atmosphere. The Naturalist Assistant may also help with animal care, cleaning, feeding, and maintenance. | For more information and to apply, visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/cit1020/JobBoard/9566e938-488b-c58f-1eaa-1e49ce7a4e67/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=379a549b-d809-4f05-89c4-2a4aa7ee01c7 | Open until filled |
Zoo Camp Teacher at Lake Superior Zoo, Seasonal | Do you love animals? The Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth is searching for a Summer Camp Teacher that can deliver hands-on programming that inspires children ages 6-12 to care for animals and their habitats. Ideal candidates will have prior experience teaching children, a strong interest in animals, and a background in biology, zoology, or ecology. | For more information and to apply, visit | Open Until Filled |
Environmental Educator at Hartley Nature Center, part-time occasional
| The Environmental Educator position may teach a variety of environmental education programming to various age groups at Hartley Nature Center. These events may include outreach programs, summer camp, field trips, birthday parties, afterschool programs, public programming/ naturalist staffing on weekends, and other duties as assigned. Work to center justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in your work as an educator and a part of the Hartley community Work to center stewardship and sustainability as an educator and part of the Hartley community. | https://hartleynature.org/about/employment/ Applicants please include a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two professional or educational references. Please direct applications or inquiries to: Mary Oliver, Education Director Hartley Nature Center 3001 Woodland Ave Duluth, MN 55803 (218)-724-6735 education@hartleynature.org | Open until filled |
Environmental Education Intern, full-time, stipend pay | The Environmental Education Intern will assist in developing and delivering environmental based content to people of all ages in camps, field trips and community programming. They will join a friendly, dynamic staff that is dedicated to carrying out Hartley Nature Center’s mission of inspiring lifelong connections with nature through education, play and exploration. | https://hartleynature.org/about/employment/ Applicants please include a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two professional and/or educational references. Ideally, at least one of the references has seen the applicant working with students or participants. Please direct applications or inquiries to: education@hartleynature.org | Open until filled |
STEAM Instructor, Snapology in Plymouth, year-round | Do you love STEAM Education? Snapology - Plymouth is looking for several energetic, Summer Camp and Year-Round Educators to teach and inspire children to learn more about STEAM in fun, engaging programs! | To Apply: Send Resume to gm@snapologyplymouth.com | Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled (3). |
Various Education Positions, Minneapolis Park and Recreation, Board (Seasonal) |
| Find full descriptions and how to apply at | Various deadlines, see individual postings |
Graduate Naturalist at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, Full time/temporary graduate certificate program | Wolf Ridge offers work experience combined with regular evaluation and graduate level coursework in collaboration with Antioch University New England - designed to help you grow as an experiential educator and naturalist. This is a 10-month program from late August to Mid June that culminates in a graduate-level Certificate in Environmental Education and Sustainability, with 12 transferable graduate credits. Graduate naturalists teach an average of 6 half-day classes a week, attend graduate seminars, live and learn in our sustainable staff housing, and explore our 2,000 acre campus while learning how to be better educators, live in community, and co-teach with the natural world! | We will be starting interviews for the 2024-2025 cohort in early March. |
Environmental Education Fellow, Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center Full-time temporary | Gain experience in current environmental education methods, as well as knowledge of Minnesota’s unique biomes and natural history through training seminars, direct mentorship, graduate-level coursework, and on-the-job learning. |
https://ospreywilds.org/aboutus/work/fellowship/
To apply, email your cover letter explaining why you want to work with the public, particularly children, in the outdoors, resume, and three references (at least 2 professional) to: Ashley Bozman (she/her), Fellowship Coordinator, Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center bozman@ospreywilds.org (320) 245-2648 | www.ospreywilds.org | March 6, 2024 priority deadline, open until filled |
Summer Camp Instructor at Quarry Hill Nature Center, seasonal 35 hours/week | Summer nature camp instructors are responsible for leading and implementing Quarry Hill curriculum and experiences for children ranging in age from 5 years old to teens in small group settings. They are also responsible for the development, growth and skill achievement of the campers in his/her group, as well as their general safety. A summer camp instructor provides high quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for campers that focus on Quarry Hill’s mission of “Opening eyes and minds through natural science discovery”. | open until filled |
Naturalist, Wood Lake Nature Center
| -Develops and conducts environmental education programs, and special events for a wide variety of groups ranging from preschool age to older adults, including special populations. . | 4/8/2024 |
Intern-Parks, Olmstead County Parks Full-time temporary
| Olmsted County Parks has internship opportunities at both Chester Woods and Oxbow Park. These internships are meant to introduce you to several aspects of the parks, such as leading public and school programs, creating interpretive signage, the daily husbandry of native Minnesota wild animals and not to mention learning the day-to-day operations and management of regional parks. | For more information, and to apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/4395421/intern-parks | 4/4/2024 |
SEEK (Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge) is Minnesota’s home for
environmental education resources, including job and internship
listings. Visit their page to search for a position or to post one. | WAEE (Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education) is a member-based, professional community of individuals and organizations with diverse backgrounds that promotes responsible environmental action, elevates voices for environmental justice, and celebrates excellence in environmental education. | MyCountyParks.com is the ever-expanding internet presence for County Conservation Boards across Iowa. Numerous counties allow you to make online reservations for many of the 27,000+ events, programs & trips they collectively provide. These include opportunities for jobs and internships.
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