Current Job Opportunities at Osprey Wilds
Education Department Openings
Overview: Join our team and gain experience in current environmental education methods, as well as knowledge of Minnesota’s unique biomes and natural history through training seminars, direct mentorship, graduate level coursework, and on-the-job learning.
Visit our fellowship page to learn more.
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Amy Heusinkvelt, Fellowship Coordinator
heusinkvelt@ospreywilds.org | (320) 245-2648
Overview: The Fellowship Coordinator plays a critical role on the Education Leadership Team by being on the primary supervisor for our Education Fellowship team and the overall manager of the Fellowship program. This person provides ongoing mentorship, training and professional development for our core front-line educators (Fellows).
Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: mentoring and training 8-10 environmental educators, managing a robust schedule and equitably assigning education fellows to tasks, training staff on K-12 programming, adventure programming, and JEDI skills, and more.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Bryan Wood, Executive Director
wood@ospreywilds.org | (320) 245-2648
Operations Department Openings
Overview: Provide leadership and oversight for high-quality environmental education programming while supporting the staff, partnerships, and operations that make Osprey Wilds programs successful. This senior-level role combines program management, educational leadership, staff development, curriculum and program development, risk management, budgeting, and community and school partnerships to advance the organization’s mission.
The Program Director leads K-12, outreach, youth, family, community, wildlife, Road Scholar®, and other educational programs; supervises and develops education staff; builds relationships with schools and partners; supports program marketing, fundraising, and strategic planning; and teaches a variety of educational programs as needed. This position also oversees adventure programming and safety practices, manages program budgets and grants, supports accreditation and evaluation efforts, and ensures programs remain safe, effective, mission-aligned, and responsive to changing needs. The role requires strong leadership, communication, organization, collaboration, and environmental education experience, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work a flexible schedule.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter (including your available start date), three references, and resume to:
Bryan Wood, Executive Director
wood@ospreywilds.org
Position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by Oct 5th.
Overview: Support the care, maintenance, and daily operation of Osprey Wilds’ vehicles, grounds, trails, buildings, and equipment. This hands-on role combines vehicle and small engine maintenance, land and trail management, facility upkeep, seasonal grounds work, and volunteer leadership to help ensure the property remains safe, functional, welcoming, and well maintained throughout the year.
The Buildings & Grounds Assistant maintains the organization’s vehicle fleet and small engines, assists with trail grooming, invasive species management, controlled burns, property maintenance, and general building and equipment repairs. The position also supports seasonal operations, including snow removal and cross-country ski trail grooming, and works alongside volunteers on projects and property improvements. This role requires practical mechanical and maintenance skills, the ability to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment, general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work, strong organization, and the ability to work independently while supporting larger projects with the Buildings & Grounds Manager.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter (including your available start date) and resume to:
Jill Rudolph, Operations Director
rudolph@ospreywilds.org | (320) 245-2648
Overview: Be the welcoming first point of contact for guests while providing essential administrative support that keeps daily operations running smoothly. This role combines hospitality, office administration, CRM/database management, and gift shop responsibilities to support programs, events, retreats, and visitors.
The Guest Relations Specialist greets guests, answers phones and emails, manages reservations and registrations, maintains office supplies and mail services, prepares program materials, processes database registrations and reports, and supports gift shop operations, including cashiering, stocking, and merchandising. This position requires strong customer service, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter (including your available start date) and resume to:
Jill Rudolph, Operations Director
rudolph@ospreywilds.org | (320) 245-2648
Overview: Serving over 40,000 meals a year our kitchen is always busy. Join a team of passionate individuals creating locally sourced meals from scratch. Our kitchen provides meals for all our schools, camps, retreats and adult programming. We cook with locally sourced ingredients including fresh produce from our own working Trapp Farm.
This person will prepare food according to the menu for groups ranging from 15-150 people, follow and comply with established procedures including health and sanitation and adhere to safe work practices, and provide excellent customer service.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter (including your available start date) and resume to:
Jill Rudolph, Operations Director
rudolph@ospreywilds.org | (320) 245-2648
Overview: Serving over 40,000 meals a year our kitchen is always busy. Join a team of passionate individuals creating locally sourced meals from scratch. Our kitchen provides meals for all our schools, camps, retreats and adult programming. We cook with locally sourced ingredients including fresh produce from our own working Trapp Farm.
This person will wash and distribute dishes, follow and comply with established procedures including health and sanitation, and provide excellent customer service.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter (including your available start date) and resume to:
Jill Rudolph, Operations Director
rudolph@ospreywilds.org |
Overview: Serving over 40,000 meals a year our kitchen is always busy. Join a team of passionate individuals creating locally sourced meals from scratch. Our kitchen provides meals for all our schools, camps, retreats and adult programming. We cook with locally sourced ingredients including fresh produce from our own working Trapp Farm.
This person will prepare food according to the menu for groups ranging from 15-150 people, follow and comply with established procedures including health and sanitation and adhere to safe work practices, and provide excellent customer service.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter (including your available start date) and resume to:
Jill Rudolph, Operations Director
rudolph@ospreywilds.org | (320) 245-2648
Overview: The Marketing and Communications Specialists is responsible for planning, creating, and executing strategic marketing initiatives across digital and print platforms for Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and knowledgeable about current marketing trends and best practices.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter (including your available start date), resume, and three references to:
Jill Rudolph, Operations Director
rudolph@ospreywilds.org | (320) 245-2648
Overview: Serving over 40,000 meals a year our kitchen is always busy. Join a team of passionate individuals creating locally sourced meals from scratch. Our kitchen provides meals for all our schools, camps, retreats and adult programming. We cook with locally sourced ingredients including fresh produce from our own working Trapp Farm.
This person will wash and distribute dishes, follow and comply with established procedures including health and sanitation, and provide excellent customer service.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your cover letter (including your available start date) and resume to:
Jill Rudolph, Operations Director
rudolph@ospreywilds.org | (320) 245-2648
Overview:
Osprey Wilds seeks an experienced, dynamic, and results-oriented Development Director to lead and expand Osprey Wilds’ fundraising efforts in support of its mission to inspire environmental stewardship.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, and mission-focused, with a strong drive to identify and cultivate new funding opportunities while deepening relationships with existing donors. The Development Director will foster a culture of philanthropy within Osprey Wilds that prioritizes relational over transactional connections. Working with Osprey Wilds’ Executive Director, marketing and communications team, and board members, the Development Director will help build awareness and engagement for Osprey Wilds’ work.
The Development Director manages all fundraising activities to advance Osprey Wilds’ programs, including prospecting, cultivating, and stewarding individual, corporate, and foundation gifts, planned giving; and coordinating the annual appeal, capital campaigns, special initiatives, and events.
A Full Job Description can be found here.
Position is open until filled. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Bryan Wood, Executive Director: wood@ospreywilds.org
Charter School Department Openings
Overview:
The Authorizing Specialist, School Sustainability will work with the Osprey Wilds Charter School Division (CSD) team to conduct oversight and evaluation of authorized schools consistent with Osprey Wilds’ mission, vision, and state-approved authorizing plan. This position takes the lead role on key elements of school performance evaluation and oversight particularly related to the educational program, including instruction and assessment. This position is also primarily responsible for overseeing the development of improvement plans by schools on probation for academic performance, oversight of new school ready-to-open activities, and processing site and grade level expansion applications from existing schools. This role is key in ensuring the CSD is
increasing the quality of OW’s charter school portfolio.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please send your resume and responses to the following questions to Erin Anderson, Director of Charter School Authorizing, at anderson@ospreywilds.org.
1. Describe a time you led a change management or performance improvement process in any context. In your response, share the context for the project, the actions you took, what elements made it successful, and what you learned.
2. How do you approach giving critical or constructive feedback in your professional life? Please share how you frame the feedback, how you prepare for such a conversation, and what the follow up might be.
3. Describe an equity-based decision you have had to make. What was the context, what was the decision, and who did it impact?
Farm Fellow | Seasonal
Overview: Gain experience on our 107-acre Trapp Farm as we grow produce in what will be our fifth season of production! Grow high quality, nutrient dense food while stewarding the land and adding to your farming skills. You will work with our farm manager(s), Operations Director, volunteers and other workers while doing a wide variety of farm tasks. This position is a physically demanding job and often works alone.
Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: fieldwork (soil prep, planting, weeding, cultivation, harvest), processing (washing, weighing, packing), and farm infrastructure projects.
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Jill Rudolph, Operations Director
rudolph@ospreywilds.org | (320) 245-2648
