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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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Science Education Apprenticeship at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (East Bethel); full-time 12 month position, stipend pay | The Science Education Apprenticeship program is a stipend-based training opportunity that supports recent college graduates in exploring environmental education, science education, ecological and education research, and community engagement techniques. Apprentices will work alongside scientists, educators and University of Minnesota staff to develop and lead K-12 field trip and in-school programs, conduct research, and deliver community engagement programming. Come learn and grow at one of the world's most famous scientific field stations! | https://cbs.umn.edu/cedarcreek/about-cedar-creek/environmental-education-apprenticeship-program To apply, review the content on our website, then complete the linked application form (which includes a series of questions about your motivation, experience, and goals as well as a CV/resume, transcript, and three references). | June 20th, 2025 |
Program Services Manager at Wargo Nature Center, Anoka County, Full time permanent | Leading a team to develop, implement and evaluate county-wide programs in the areas of environmental educational, outdoor recreation, and school outreach along with providing strategic direction and oversight of Wargo Nature Center. | For more information and to apply, visit https://anokacounty.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Anoka_County_Career_Opportunities/job/Manager--Program-Services_R4851 | June 1 |
Programs & Marketing Coordinator at Ney Nature Center, Henderson, full-time permanent | The Programs & Marketing Coordinator is a key leadership role at Ney Nature Center, providing oversight in the quality of programs provided to the community served. The primary area of responsibility is the design, development and delivery of programs. This includes working with staff, interns, and volunteers in multiple facets of programming. Additionally, in a marketing capacity, there is the responsibility to provide outreach and promote NNC to the greater community directly through presentations, social media, and traditional media formats of radio and publication. | https://neycenter.org/about/staff/ Submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to rebecca@neycenter.org. | Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis until the position is filled. |
Naturalist at Milkweed Forest School in St. Paul, part-time | Milkweed Forest School is hiring two passionate naturalists with positions available September-December 2025 & March-August 2026. Naturalists will work together to guide a mixed-age group of children develop reverence and relationship with nature. While the children’s parents are on site, the naturalist will lead hikes on the wooded property, teach through simple micro lessons and activities that help young children hone their forest skills. Applicants must enjoy working with small children, getting their hands dirty and working collaboratively. | Email: kadimvail@gmail.com for more information and an informational phone call if interested Email: kadimvail@gmail.com with a copy of your resume and cover letter | Open until filled |
Curator of Raptor Ambassadors, The Raptor Center at University of MN, St Paul, MN, full-time | The primary role of this position is to curate The Raptor Center’s collection of 25-28 raptor ambassadors, ensuring their daily management, training, and work is aligned with a high level of behavioral and physical welfare. Please see website for full description. | https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job search Curator of Raptor Ambassadors or job #367191 | Open until filled |
Environmental Education Fellow at Osprey Wilds ELC at Sandstone, MN, full-time for 1 or 2 years | Working at Osprey Wilds as a Fellow is a one-of-a-kind opportunity! Join our team and 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. | To apply, please email your cover letter (explaining why you want to work in the outdoors with children), resume, and three references (at least 2 professional references) to: Bryan Wood, Executive Director, wood@ospreywilds.org | This fellowship begins August 11th, 2025 and ends on August 7th 2026 (48 paid weeks total); or January 5, 2026 - December 4, 2026 |
Education Director at Osprey Wilds ELC, Sandstone, MN, full-time
| The Education Director provides leadership, management and execution of the highest quality environmental education programming for a wide variety of audiences. Programs include residential, day-use and outreach K-12, virtual, college, adult, community and senior programs, youth and family camps and retreats/conference groups. As a senior-level administrator, this position assists the Executive Director and collaborates with the Operations Director in leadership of Osprey Wilds. | Email your cover letter, resume, and three references to: Bryan Wood, Executive Director, wood@ospreywilds.org | Open until filled |
Environmental Education Fellowship Coordinator at Osprey Wilds ELC, Sandstone, MN, full-time | This is a supervisory position, and is responsible for the direct supervision of all Osprey Wilds Education Fellows. This position communicates with staff across the organization including the Education Director, Operations Director, Finance Administrator, Facilities Manager, Grounds Manager, Housekeeping Staff, Food Service Manager, Front Desk Clerk, Wildlife Coordinator and other staff positions. This role reports directly to the Education Director. While this position does not directly manage a budget, this position is responsible for managing expenditures directly related to the education program. | Email your cover letter, resume, and three references to: Bryan Wood, Executive Director, wood@ospreywilds.org | Open until filled |
Naturalist Graduate Assistantship, Wolf Ridge ELC, 10 month full time | 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 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. The teaching assistantship lowers the cost of tuition to $250/credit, and includes housing and most meals. | For more information visit: wolf-ridge.org/programs/educators/naturalist/ ! | Priority Deadline March 1st |
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, Hartley Nature Center in Duluth, 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 |
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