Do you enjoy working outdoors and teaching people about our natural world? Cedar Creek Natural History Area of the University of Minnesota is looking for an out-going, self-motivated individual to be responsible for our seasonal interpretive park and trail system for 2007. This position would start May/June and has the potenial to run through November. The position is 40hrs/wk with a variable schedule which includes some late afternoons and every-other weekend. Pay will be $11.00 to $12.00 per hour. On-site housing is available, starting at $300 per month.
Cedar Creek Natural History Area is a nine-square-mile ecological research reserve located 35 miles north of the Twin Cities. Cedar Creek features a diverse mosaic of prairie, savanna, sedge meadows, bogs, open water, and forests. Much of the scientific research at Cedar Creek examines the ecology of our changing planet. Topics include, but are not limited to: biodiversity, productivity, nutrient retention, effects of fire, and herbivory by insects. The person in this position would interpret and communicate Cedar Creek's experiments and natural resources to the outside community. Some duties include: 1. Organize and lead interpretive tours for the general public and special interest groups. 2. Trail and Park maintenance and supervision. 3. Development of informational brochures for the general public. Minimum Qualifications: Ideal candidate will be in a college program working towards a degree in education, recreation resource management, environmental studies, natural history, natural resources science & management, biology or other related field. Experience in outdoors, camping and working with school-age childern is helpful. To Apply, please email: (1)a cover letter stating which position(s) you are appling for, (2) a resume, (3) copy of your transcript (unofficial is okay), and (4) two letters of recommendations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please use this job's position number and name, as listed above, as the subject line in your application email. Appilcations are being accepted now, with the deadline of April 14th, 2007. You will be considered for this position if (a) you are a US citizen or b) a foreign citizen attending a US college or university full-time.
