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Joining the LLCC staff as a Seasonal Naturalist gives you experience for a lifetime. Seasonal Naturalists are at the heart of the environmental education world, gaining truly hands-on skills. At Long Lake, Seasonal Naturalists both learn and teach. They learn through observation of and interaction with our creative and dynamic year-round staff. They teach by sharing knowledge with students, and also by bringing fresh insights and individual expertise to our community.
Seasonal Naturalist responsibilities:
- Care for the health, safety, enjoyment, and enrichment of our visiting students.
- Observe, take notes, and teach classes.
- Teach and lead classes independently, once comfortable with the curriculum.
- Work weekends on a rotating basis.
- Willingly work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
- Assist Education Department in other areas.
Seasonal Naturalist privileges:
- Salary plus room & board.
- Learn about all aspects of a residential learning center, including food service, maintenance, and administration.
- Receive regular evaluations and feedback from the instruction coordinator.
- Contributions to Public Employee Retirement Assn will be made by employee and employer.
- Live on campus in a private apartment at the south end of the North Star Lodge. (The apartment has private sleeping quarters for up to eight, a communal kitchen, living room, and two bathrooms.)
Duration: September through May. We also consider applications for shorter terms, with a three-month minimum.
Qualifications: Many LLCC Seasonal Naturalists are recent graduates with bachelors degrees in biological sciences, environmental education, recreation, or related fields. We also consider applicants from a wider variety of fields.
Responsibilities/privileges may vary according to prior experience.
Application:
 Seasonal Naturalist Application (91 kb)
We will be accepting applications for our 2010-2011 school year Seasonal Naturalist positions starting in September 2009.
Download an application above, or contact us  for one to be mailed to you.
Seasonal Naturalists are considered on a rolling basis. Please apply as early as possible in advance of the term you are interested in working with us; we recommend 3 months (for American citizens).
We look forward to hearing from you. |
