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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. Position Dates: Winter 2024 Cohort: Immediate - December. 2024 - negotiable Fall 2024 Cohort: August 14th, 2024 - August 8th, 2025 Responsibilities: -Teach ecology, wildlife, adventure, and cultural classes to large and small groups of all ages, including evening and weekend programming. -Plan and lead Summer Camp programming and free-time activities. -Overnight counseling may be required for overnight camps and college groups. -Serve as the primary representative and host to visiting conference and retreat groups. This includes being on-call for overnight visitors and serving food -Attend weekly staff meetings and regular training throughout the year -Provide basic husbandry for our animal ambassadors, including raptors, corvids, mammals, invertebrates and herps. This includes meal preparation requiring the cutting up of frozen animals and the maintenance of feeder invertebrates and dermestid beetle colony. -Complete other self-directed projects, or projects/tasks as assigned Osprey Wilds Expects an Environmental Education Fellow to be: -Committed to providing positive experiences in nature with all site visitors in an equitable and just manner -Excited to work with children -Passionate about growing their skills and knowledge -Tenacious and willing to work and lead outside in all kinds of situations. We think you should apply if: -If you are in the beginning stages of your professional career -You are willing to take initiative to support our programs and staff and consider yourself a self starter -You have a passion for animals and have an willingness for working with and caring for our animal ambassadors -You have an interest or experience in working with learners of all ages; particularly elementary and middle school age -Interest in outdoor activities including, but not limited to: canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, orienteering, cross country skiing, etc. -You are able to be adaptive to meet your groups needs, including being vulnerable and stepping out of your comfort zone Benefits: -Work outside in a beautiful setting: 780 acres with coniferous and mixed hardwood forest, creek, prairie, and wetland areas, as well as a lake with a beach adjacent to the staff house -National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide course, National Archery in our Schools Program Basic Archery Instructor certification, and other industry related certifications ($710 value minimum) -Year-long training in pedagogy, curriculum development, and environmental education theory -Broad natural history and animal husbandry training -$300/week stipend, room & board; Optional 10 Paid Graduate Credits through Hamline University towards a masters degree in Natural Science and Environmental Education offered at a reduced rate ($5,637 value: onsite in person classes) -Opportunity for advancement - pending performance review; Stay on for a second year to experience more mentorship opportunities as well as additional responsibilities in your field of choice. See Environmental Education Fellow Mentor (2nd year) for details. -Private room in on-site Private Staff House, and most meals ($13,500 value) -Four days off per two-week pay period, plus 11 additional days of paid time off (aka vacation/ holiday time) and six days of paid sick and safe leave days -Access to our Employee Assistance Program -Employee discounts in our store, for events and lodging for family members To apply to any of the following positions, 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 | w w.ospreywilds.org