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Minnesota / Minnesota Zoological Garden / Interpret Naturalist 1

Job-title file

Interpret Naturalist 1

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

66 employees hold this title in Minnesota Zoological Garden. Median total compensation for the role is $8,668, below the department median of $46,651.

Employees
66
Role median
$8,668
Agency median
$46,651
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,230$74,389+

How total compensation varies among the 66 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Donald Crook

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$78,695
Sub-department
Ambassador Animals
Base pay
$61,703
Overtime
$1,543
Other pay
$15,449
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,695
Hire date
2003-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Donald Crook holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Ambassador Animals. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,695. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michaela Kluever

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$74,566
Sub-department
Aquatics
Base pay
$72,390
Overtime
$2,174
Other pay
$2
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,566
Hire date
2008-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Michaela Kluever serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Aquatics. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,566. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laurel Mochinski

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$73,975
Sub-department
Ambassador Animals
Base pay
$71,308
Overtime
$2,667
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,975
Hire date
1992-11-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Laurel Mochinski holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Ambassador Animals. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,975. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Endert

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$73,848
Sub-department
Ambassador Animals
Base pay
$72,356
Overtime
$1,492
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,848
Hire date
2011-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Emily Endert serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Ambassador Animals. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,848. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Judy Armstrong

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$73,287
Sub-department
Ambassador Animals
Base pay
$71,411
Overtime
$1,877
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,287
Hire date
1994-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Judy Armstrong serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Ambassador Animals. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,287. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandria Tasa

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$73,177
Sub-department
Ambassador Animals
Base pay
$72,356
Overtime
$821
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,177
Hire date
2005-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Alexandria Tasa serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Ambassador Animals. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,177. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Ness

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$72,016
Sub-department
Outreach
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$1,000
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,016
Hire date
2006-11-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Christine Ness serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Outreach. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,016. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Taryn Mcdermott

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$66,950
Sub-department
Ambassador Animals
Base pay
$65,535
Overtime
$1,414
Other pay
$2
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,950
Hire date
2013-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Taryn Mcdermott works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Ambassador Animals. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Taryn earned $66,950 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jean Johnson Magle

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$62,916
Sub-department
Outreach
Base pay
$62,758
Overtime
$143
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,916
Hire date
2013-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Jean Johnson Magle serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Outreach. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,916. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leah Darst

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2024 total comp
$55,848
Sub-department
Outreach
Base pay
$55,190
Overtime
$636
Other pay
$22
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,848
Hire date
2008-05-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Leah Darst serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Outreach. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,848. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Swenson

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$55,408
Sub-department
Outreach
Base pay
$55,285
Overtime
$106
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,408
Hire date
2019-12-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sara Swenson works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Outreach. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Sara earned $55,408 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Stich

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2024 total comp
$46,349
Sub-department
Behavioral & Wellbeing
Base pay
$42,218
Overtime
$3,759
Other pay
$372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,349
Hire date
1997-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christine Stich works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Behavioral & Wellbeing. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Christine earned $46,349 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Larock

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2024 total comp
$33,309
Sub-department
Behavioral & Wellbeing
Base pay
$30,247
Overtime
$2,668
Other pay
$395
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,309
Hire date
2001-06-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heather Larock works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Behavioral & Wellbeing. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Heather earned $33,309 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Drews

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$26,161
Sub-department
Education
Base pay
$26,153
Overtime
$9
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,161
Hire date
2009-06-17
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amanda Drews is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Education. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $26,161. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Megan Henning

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$26,117
Sub-department
Education
Base pay
$25,878
Overtime
$53
Other pay
$186
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,117
Hire date
2011-05-31
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Megan Henning serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Education. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,117. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Kira Barnes

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$25,337
Sub-department
Outreach
Base pay
$24,790
Overtime
$533
Other pay
$13
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,337
Hire date
2023-05-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kira Barnes works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Outreach. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Kira earned $25,337 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andre Fracisco

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$22,528
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$21,947
Overtime
$576
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,528
Hire date
2019-05-18
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andre Fracisco holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,528. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Jessica Reelfs

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$21,633
Sub-department
Education
Base pay
$21,184
Overtime
$449
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,633
Hire date
2004-06-05
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Jessica Reelfs serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Education. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,633. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Taylor Jones

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$17,618
Sub-department
Education
Base pay
$16,551
Overtime
$377
Other pay
$690
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,618
Hire date
2024-05-11
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Taylor Jones works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Education. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Taylor earned $17,618 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Grey Tegart

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$15,739
Sub-department
Education
Base pay
$15,382
Overtime
$358
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,739
Hire date
2024-05-11
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Grey Tegart works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Education. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Grey earned $15,739 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Chelsea Morrison

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$14,136
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$13,390
Overtime
$280
Other pay
$466
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,136
Hire date
2016-09-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.18
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chelsea Morrison is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.18 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $14,136. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Lucero Loyo

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$13,780
Sub-department
Education
Base pay
$12,505
Overtime
$674
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,780
Hire date
2024-05-11
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lucero Loyo works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Education. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Lucero earned $13,780 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

James Knaresboro

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$13,253
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$12,040
Overtime
$393
Other pay
$820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,253
Hire date
2008-05-28
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Knaresboro is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $13,253. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Shannon Lee

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$12,993
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$12,028
Overtime
$393
Other pay
$573
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,993
Hire date
2024-05-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.38
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Shannon Lee serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.38 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,993. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Abigail Vincent

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$12,436
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$11,628
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,436
Hire date
2023-07-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Abigail Vincent holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,436. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Lisa Gonsalez

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$11,725
Sub-department
Education
Base pay
$11,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,725
Hire date
1998-06-06
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Lisa Gonsalez serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Education. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,725. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sam Hope

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$11,468
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$11,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,468
Hire date
2024-05-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Sam Hope serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,468. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Callie Brown

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$11,039
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$10,259
Overtime
$254
Other pay
$526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,039
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Callie Brown is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $11,039. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Karyn Brazner

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$10,022
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$9,238
Overtime
$224
Other pay
$560
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,022
Hire date
2024-05-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.18
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Karyn Brazner serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.18 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,022. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Jacob Thompson

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$9,650
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$8,953
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$425
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,650
Hire date
2023-05-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.38
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Thompson works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.38 FTE employee. Jacob earned $9,650 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Julie Ketterling

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$9,631
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$8,392
Overtime
$368
Other pay
$872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,631
Hire date
2000-06-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.38
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Julie Ketterling serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working part-time, 0.38 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,631. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Mckenzie Mikulski

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$9,430
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$9,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$425
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,430
Hire date
2023-05-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.38
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mckenzie Mikulski is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.38 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $9,430. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Kacey Tait

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2024 total comp
$8,792
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$8,462
Overtime
$322
Other pay
$8
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,792
Hire date
2023-05-20
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kacey Tait holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,792. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Tristi Kringle

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$8,545
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$8,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,545
Hire date
1997-04-12
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.05
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tristi Kringle works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a intermittent, 0.05 FTE employee. Tristi earned $8,545 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Alyssa Lia

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$8,471
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$8,121
Overtime
$350
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,471
Hire date
2016-05-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.38
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Alyssa Lia serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working part-time, 0.38 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,471. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Molly Fuentes

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$8,063
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$7,783
Overtime
$280
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,063
Hire date
2023-05-10
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Molly Fuentes works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Molly earned $8,063 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Tieran Rosefield

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$7,689
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$6,957
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$461
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,689
Hire date
2024-05-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.18
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Tieran Rosefield serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.18 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,689. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Susan Bleichner

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2024 total comp
$7,446
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$5,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,384
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,446
Hire date
2001-06-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Susan Bleichner is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $7,446. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Michelle Giildenzopf

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$6,935
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$6,689
Overtime
$245
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,935
Hire date
2009-05-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.38
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Michelle Giildenzopf serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working part-time, 0.38 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,935. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Erikka Anderson

Interpret Naturalist 1/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp
$6,799
Sub-department
Zoo Camp
Base pay
$6,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,799
Hire date
2006-10-04
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E77
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erikka Anderson holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,799. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.