Outdoor Center Naturalist Assistant (Part-time/Seasonal)

Outdoor Center Naturalist Assistant (Part-time/Seasonal)

Expected Start Date: June 2026

Details

• Part Time (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Status), non-exempt
• $14.00 - $19.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Reports to Outdoor Center Supervisor/Lead Naturalist
• Located at Eden Prairie Outdoor Center (13765 Staring Lake Pkwy., Eden Prairie, MN).
• Hours based on program schedule and business need. May include a combination of daytime, evening, and weekend.

Responsibilities

The Naturalist Assistant position assists the Outdoor Center Supervisor/ Lead Naturalist in setting up, preparing for, and delivering programs to all participants in a safe, friendly, and enjoyable atmosphere.  The Naturalist Assistant may also help with animal care, cleaning, feeding, and maintenance. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Assists Naturalists at the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center during public programs, school programs, camps, and special events. Assist in the supervision of children and facilitates group activities. Assist in the preparation of materials and supplies for Outdoor Center programs and camps.
• Provides a high level of customer service and ensures a safe and welcoming environment for the public.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Minimum rising senior in high school or high school graduate. Post-secondary experience in education, biology, or recreation preferred.
• Experience working with children required. Previous experience as a teaching assistant preferred. Experience developing and implementing programs and activities preferred. Experience with cleaning and feeding educational animals preferred. Outdoor and/or camping skills preferred. CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.

 

Skills

• Able to convey a message to get a point across. Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Able to write clearly and succinctly. Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner. Prioritizes what needs to get done. Keeps things neat and orderly. Utilizes tools for efficiency. Factors several considerations when planning. Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach. Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

Application Process

To apply, click on "apply now" at the top of the page or visit www.edenprairieMN.gov and click on the Jobs tab.