Environmental Educator (Temporary - Summer Day Camp)

Full Job Description

The current vacancies are in the Parks & Recreation Department at Tamarack Nature Center.

Tamarack Nature Center is seeking passionate, creative, and enthusiastic Full-Time Summer Environmental Educators to support our seasonal day camp program. Our team is dedicated to connecting children with nature through meaningful educational, recreational, and cultural experiences.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, supporting youth development, and collaborating with a diverse team of educators, assistants, and volunteers.

Environmental Educators play a key role in creating engaging, safe, and inclusive learning environments that foster curiosity, confidence, and connection to the natural world.

More detailed information on this role can be found here: 2026 Full-Time EE POSTING.pdf

Basic Functions: This role is responsible for developing environmental education programs, including teaching assigned educational and recreational programs for pre-k through adult participants; preparing and requesting program supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory, maintaining exhibits and handling live animals; assisting with training volunteers; responding to inquiries from visitors, program participants or staff; and perform related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Summer Camp:

1. Co-plan and co-teach engaging, age-appropriate outdoor programs aligned with camp goals and objectives
2. Lead educational activities in areas such as ecology, wildlife studies, sensory exploration, and nature-based crafts
3. Communicate with guardians regarding camper needs, safety updates, medical or dietary considerations, and daily highlights
4. Foster a safe, inclusive, organized, and positive learning environment
5. Communicate regularly with administrative staff and fellow camp team members
6. Provide additional staffing support as needed to maintain appropriate camper-to-staff ratios
7. Supervise campers to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
8. Follow and enforce all camp policies, rules, and procedures
9. Provide first aid in accordance with camp protocols
10. Serve as a positive role model for Environmental Educator Assistants, youth volunteers, and campers
11. Provide guidance, feedback, and support to assistants and volunteers
12. Collaborate with assistants to develop and lead program activities

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree with concentration in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Science Education or a closely related field.

Experience: One year of experience developing or conducting environmental education and interpretive programs for the general public, schools and/or youth groups, or performing other similar duties.

Substitutions: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure:

• First Aid and CPR certification (training will be provided)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of local ecology, plant and wildlife identification, and/or natural history
• Enthusiasm for connecting people with nature
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Additional Information

This is an unclassified, at-will temporary position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, temporary position.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Employment isn't guaranteed beyond the end of this assignment.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause.

Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301.

An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.

Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought.

However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce.

The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees.

Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them.

Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader). You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Lindsey.Hunter@co.ramsey.mn.us.