Community Education Coordinator
Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve of the University of Minnesota is
looking for an out-going, self-motivated individual to coordinate our new
and growing community education and outreach programs, including formal K-
12 science education programs and our more informal environmental programs
for general audiences. This is a seasonal full-time position, starting
approximately May/June and running through October/November, 2008. Pay
will be commensurate with experience. On-site housing is available.
Primary duties include:
1) Develop, organize and lead formal and informal science and
environmental education programs.
2) Oversee interpretive ranger program and serve as public contact for
nature walk programs and site facility tours.
3) Supervise, evaluate, and help recruit interns and community volunteers,
serving as instructional assistants and park rangers.
4) Develop, write and produce curricular material for K-12 and
informational/interpretive material.
5) Assist with development of graduate level courses, targeting in-service
teachers, and assist with pursuing funding.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelors degree, a masters degree a
plus, in a related field. Experience and aptitude working in the outdoors
interacting with a variety of audiences.
To apply, please apply online at: employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?
quickFind=70907 Application review will begin on April 22, 2008.
Applications will be accepted thereafter until the position is filled.
