Job Openings
Nature center Summer Intern - Paid 3 months
The City of Austin, MN is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual for a three-month summer intern position at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Candidates can begin anytime from early May until June.
The successful candidate will:
The successful candidate must:
Details:
Interested candidates should submit a completed application for employment form, cover letter, résumé, and three references to Director Luke Reese at [email protected] or to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Box 673, Austin, MN 55912.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The successful candidate will:
- Work consistently with the public by welcoming visitors to the nature center, answering questions and phones.
- Complete transactions for rental equipment and gift shop merchandise.
- Care for the Nature Center’s critters, including reptiles and amphibians.
- Assist with astronomy viewings at the Sola Fide Observatory two Saturdays each month.
- Help care for and maintain the Nature Center’s gardens and landscaped spaces.
- Facilitating special events throughout the summer.
- Support teaching staff in preparing for summer environmental classes for all ages.
- Work in a variety of environments, rain or shine, including the Nature Center and surrounding property.
The successful candidate must:
- Have a high school diploma (preference given to college students studying natural resources, biology, environmental education, or similar subjects).
- Have good written and oral communication skills.
- Be able to adapt to changes in time and weather while assisting with public programming.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Be able and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and some evenings.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Have the ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Have the ability to walk at least two miles at a time.
Details:
- Workweek is typically 36-40 hours per week and will be Thursday through Monday.
- The hourly wage is $14.00/hr.
- Intern is eligible for Minnesota Sick & Safe Leave accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum of 48 hours for the summer.
- Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of a background investigation.
Interested candidates should submit a completed application for employment form, cover letter, résumé, and three references to Director Luke Reese at [email protected] or to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Box 673, Austin, MN 55912.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.