EMPLOYMENT
Naturalist
Grass River Natural Area’s naturalists are energetic and creative educators that plan, develop, and implement a variety of environmental education programs to a range of audiences, including camps, school programs, public programs, interpretive hikes, and other special events to meet our mission of providing opportunities that increase knowledge, appreciation, and community-wide stewardship of the natural environment. They also provide visitor services to the public. The naturalist’s primary location of work is the Grass River Center in Bellaire, Michigan with some outreach programs hosted off-site.
Read a full job description HERE
To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:
James Dake
Education Director
Grass River Natural Area
james@grassriver.org
Grass River Natural Area’s naturalists are energetic and creative educators that plan, develop, and implement a variety of environmental education programs to a range of audiences, including camps, school programs, public programs, interpretive hikes, and other special events to meet our mission of providing opportunities that increase knowledge, appreciation, and community-wide stewardship of the natural environment. They also provide visitor services to the public. The naturalist’s primary location of work is the Grass River Center in Bellaire, Michigan with some outreach programs hosted off-site.
Read a full job description HERE
To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:
James Dake
Education Director
Grass River Natural Area
james@grassriver.org
Fund Development Assistant
The Fund Development Assistant is a regular part-time (~20 hour/week) position that provides administrative and communication support to the organization in all aspects of the organization’s fund development activities. She/he/they will assist in the increasing, broadening, and deepening of relationships with donors and donor prospects. Planning and implementing fundraising events and strategies is a core responsibility. Successful candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills, and possess an exceptional ability to work with donors, community leaders, board members, and staff and volunteers.
A passionate desire to support the organization’s mission to manage the Grass River Natural Area, conserve and protect its watershed and provide opportunities that increase knowledge, appreciation, and community-wide stewardship of the natural environment.
Read a full job description HERE.
Timeline: Applications accepted until position is filled.
To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:
Jenn Wright
Executive Director
Grass River Natural Area
jenn@grassriver.org
The Fund Development Assistant is a regular part-time (~20 hour/week) position that provides administrative and communication support to the organization in all aspects of the organization’s fund development activities. She/he/they will assist in the increasing, broadening, and deepening of relationships with donors and donor prospects. Planning and implementing fundraising events and strategies is a core responsibility. Successful candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills, and possess an exceptional ability to work with donors, community leaders, board members, and staff and volunteers.
A passionate desire to support the organization’s mission to manage the Grass River Natural Area, conserve and protect its watershed and provide opportunities that increase knowledge, appreciation, and community-wide stewardship of the natural environment.
Read a full job description HERE.
Timeline: Applications accepted until position is filled.
To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:
Jenn Wright
Executive Director
Grass River Natural Area
jenn@grassriver.org
Environmental Education Internship
Grass River Natural Area invites students and professionals interested in education and the natural sciences to apply for the Environmental Education Internship. This position requires an energetic and creative individual to teach and lead environmental education programs including summer camps, school programs, public programs, and other special events. The intern will work with our education director and naturalists to provide a positive experience to visitors of the Grass River Center in Bellaire, Michigan and the surrounding natural area. The intern may also assist in surveying and monitoring natural resources through our conservation program.
Read a full job description HERE
Position typically runs May through August.
This position is a paid internship with a rate of $13/hr in 2024. Housing is not provided.
To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:
James Dake
Education Director
Grass River Natural Area
james@grassriver.org
Grass River Natural Area invites students and professionals interested in education and the natural sciences to apply for the Environmental Education Internship. This position requires an energetic and creative individual to teach and lead environmental education programs including summer camps, school programs, public programs, and other special events. The intern will work with our education director and naturalists to provide a positive experience to visitors of the Grass River Center in Bellaire, Michigan and the surrounding natural area. The intern may also assist in surveying and monitoring natural resources through our conservation program.
Read a full job description HERE
Position typically runs May through August.
This position is a paid internship with a rate of $13/hr in 2024. Housing is not provided.
To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:
James Dake
Education Director
Grass River Natural Area
james@grassriver.org