Water Quality Educator

Role Summary

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking three Water Quality Educators to work in parks throughout Minneapolis doing the following:

• Provide positive, outdoor, water-focused education programs in Minneapolis parks
• Professionally represent MPRB Environmental Education at community and neighborhood events while providing water quality education tabling or activities
• Prepare materials and content for water quality education program delivery
• Interact with members of the public while tabling in Minneapolis parks about water quality education topics
• Complete program evaluations to log and collect data
• Assist in the development of new water quality education materials and/or programming
• Assist with the implementation of the Canines for Clean Water educational campaign and corresponding events
• Assist with deploying educational outreach efforts to local businesses
• Provide program support outside usual program assignment as needed
• Complete administrative tasks and additional duties as assigned

Work location: This position is based out of the Southside Operations Center. Programming will take place in neighborhood and regional parks and community spaces city-wide.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to engage the public with education topics during tabling and special events
• Demonstrated ability working well with diverse audiences in a public setting
• Excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude, creativity, and adaptability
• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Working knowledge of Minnesota’s natural water systems and urban water quality concerns
• Must be able to consistently arrive for shifts and to programs prepared and on time
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to lift 30lbs, hike uneven terrain, and teach effectively in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle to haul program materials and drive between work assignment locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success teaching in event settings
• Previous experience giving public presentations
• Training in hydrology, aquatic ecology, water resources science or management, or similar
• Knowledge of interpretive display design
• Ability to communicate fluently in a second language: Spanish, Hmong, or Somali preferred

Hours

Primarily June through August, with potential for extending the season into spring and fall with a limited schedule to start and end. Summer training begins June 11th and final day of the summer season is August 28th. Work week is 25-40 hours. The exact schedule will vary depending on programming each week, but hours are typically daytime and evenings Tue-Sat between 8am to 8pm with the possibility for occasional shifts outside these days/hours. Request for additional support on Saturday, September 12th to assist with the Minneapolis Monarch Festival/Festival de la Monarca.