Interpretive Center Manager

• Nov 2016 - Present

Program Supervisor

• May 2013 - Oct 2016

Develop, schedule and coordinate environmental and recreation programs. Supervise interpretive naturalist staff, receptionist, interns and volunteers. Apply current trends to program themes and delivery. Update environmental education programs to align with state standards. Develop and implement seasonal trainings for interpretive naturalists. Work directly with Marketing Manager to promote programs. Develop and maintain partnership programs with local cities, organizations, schools and other Anoka County departments. Coordinate large cultural history program and natural history programs developed through an annual grant. Oversee collection of program fees, revenue from facility and equipment rental, maintenance of cash box and use of online reservation system. Work within budget set by County. Show less

Lead Interpretive Naturalist

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

Work directly with receptionist and recreation specialist to approve, schedule and coordinate environmental and recreation programs. Assign interpretive naturalists to all programs. Coordinate summer day camps by scheduling, approving curriculum and assisting with staff training. Create end of summer camp budget reports. Develop and implement trainings for interpretive naturalists. Develop partnership program with local elementary school. Develop and implement environmental education curriculum. Create and lead summer day camp curriculum. Present on and off-site natural and cultural history programs to a variety of ages and group sizes. Assist with marketing of programs. Show less

Interpretive Naturalist

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2012

Develop and implement curriculum for pre-K - 12th grade students. Responsible for development and teaching of monthly pre-K programs, monthly adult-child programs and monthly 6-12th grade home school programming. Responsible for creating and leading summer day camps. Co-instructor for preschool sessions. Present on and off-site natural and cultural education programs for a variety of group sizes and ages, including public programs and school programs.

Head Receptionist

• Jan 2006 - May 2007

Maintain client records, client check-in/out, answer phones, schedule appointments, close cash drawer daily. Assist with inventory, supply ordering and OSHA regulation compliance. Prepare education information for clients. Maintain client records, client check-in/out, answer phones, schedule appointments, close cash drawer daily. Assist with inventory, supply ordering and OSHA regulation compliance. Prepare education information for clients.

Animal Care Coordinator

• May 2003 - Jan 2006

Supervise interns and volunteers. Coordinate volunteer programs and organize volunteers for fund-raising events. Assist with curriculum development and implementation. Present on and off-site education programs to variety of group sizes and ages. Responsible for daily care of wolves, black bears, raptors and other native and non-native wildlife. Write and implement SOP’s. Participate in research projects, handling and chemical immobilizations of captive animals. Supervise and implement research project data collection, data compilation, follow research protocols. Conduct annual surveys for census purposes. Maintain daily records. Maintain animal enclosures and assist with facility maintenance. Co-instructor for wildlife handling/immobilization classes. Show less

Wolf Camp Intern/Volunteer

• Jun 2002 - May 2003

Co-instructor for residential Wolf Camp, curriculum development and animal care. Taught 4-12th grade students wolf management, raptors and wildlife research techniques. Assist in care of wolves, bears, raptors and other small mammals. Assist with conducting research projects and the chemical immobilization of captive wolves.