| Company Name: | Chippewa Nature Center |
| Phone: | 9896310830 |
| Email: | jhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org |
| Address 1: | 400 S Badour Rd |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | Midland |
| State: | MI |
| Zip: | 48640 |
| Position Title: | Seasonal Interpretive Naturalist |
| Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Type Other Description: | Education/Outdoor Rec |
| Start Date: | 05/19/2025 |
| Duties: | Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop and deliver public programs and experiences focusing on natural and/or cultural history topics for audiences of all ages including recreation-based programs such as kayaking.
• Teach and assist with some camp, scout, and other youth-specific programs.
• Assist with development and maintenance of a wide variety of self-guided interpretive resources.
• Serve as the naturalist on duty in rotation with other program staff.
• Assist with the care of live reptiles and amphibians.
• Be an engaged member of the CNC team, attending staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
Visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment for full position description |
| Experience Required: | Qualifications:
• Degree or experience in environmental education, interpretation, outdoor recreation or related field
• Proficiency in outdoor recreation skills related to environmental interpretation (canoeing, kayaking, hiking)
• Experience working with children in a group setting
• Ability to communicate with visitors of all ages
• Knowledge of basic interpretive/teaching techniques
• Knowledge of natural and/or cultural history
• Certification in Project Wet, Project Wild and similar programs is encouraged
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (i.e., hike over rugged terrain, kayak, and lift 50 pounds)
• Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays (schedule will be tentatively set at the beginning of the season)
• Certification in CPR and basic first aid (or ability to become certified) |
| Wage or Salary: | 15 |
| Per Hour |
| Approximate Work Hours or Days: | 20 |
| Hours |
| How to apply: | Send resume and cover letter to Jenn Kirts, Director of Programs, jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI 48640 |
| Posting End Date: | 03/30/2025 |