Wildlife Wing Interpreter

Share your passion and knowledge of wildlife with fairgoers in the Wildlife Wing of the DNR Building.

Duties:

Authorized work:

  • Provide interpretation of the mounted animals and other features to the public.
  • Answer questions from the public and provide general directions at the fair.
  • Represent the DNR in a positive fashion.

Restrictions:

  • Avoid expressing personal opinions or views.
  • You are not expected to be knowledgeable in all areas concerning the DNR. All questions related to DNR policies and procedures are to be referred to DNR staff located outside the State Fair DNR building or to the DNR Information Line at 1-888-646-6367 or (651) 296-6157 (Twin Cities only).

Qualifications Desired:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Interested in animals and able to communicate with the public verbally.
  • Physically able to stand or sit in a non-air-conditioned area.
  • Master Naturalist certification or natural resources related degree is preferred, but not required.
  • You must pass a criminal background check to work at the fair.

Time Commitment:

  • At least one 3-hour shift during the MN State Fair
  • Volunteers may sign up for more than one shift.

Training:

  • Training is not provided because all animal mounts are set up immediately before the fair opens, but an animal list is available upon request.
  • Binder/field guides with animal information are also available for reference at the site.

State Fair Safety Training

  • All volunteers must complete an online safety training quiz to be eligible to work at the Minnesota State Fair.
  • Please go to the DNR State Fair Safety Training page for instructions.

Sign up:

  • Complete the Wildlife Wing Interpreter online application
  • Once you have created an account in the system, you will see the available shifts and will be able to sign up for one. Shifts go all the way to Labor Day; you may need to click the “get more shifts” button to see them or you can use the “Filter” feature to filter by available shifts.
  • Please note that this application will time out after 30 minutes of no activity.
  • Make note of the username and password you create for this site so you can go back to update your profile, check your schedule, email your volunteer coordinator and apply for other DNR volunteer opportunities at any time. This will be your DNR Volunteer profile from now on. Log in to MyImpactPage.com to access anytime.
  • You will receive more information and confirmation of your schedule after this.
  • Maps, instructions, and an admission ticket will be mailed to you for each day you volunteer.
  • Remember, you may sign up for more than 1 shift.

For more information, contact Wendy Lee, Fish and Wildlife Division, at 651-322-4643 or email [email protected]. Written instructions will be provided prior to your shift.

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