Meghan M.

Carter
1311 University Drive North, (702) 576-8299 (Cell)
Fargo, ND 58102 meghanmcarter21@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts
College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN                        Graduated: Fall 2016
Major: Environmental Studies and Biology
Scholarships: Dean’s and Catholic High School Scholar

Master of Science and Specialist in Educational Leadership

Minnesota State University – Moorhead, MN Anticipated: Spring 2020
Emphasis: Higher Education

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Audubon Dakota – Communications and Engagement Assistant August 2019 – Present

The National Audubon Society, Fargo, ND
 Assists the Outreach Coordinator with events and programs
 Facilitates community outreach programs
 Manages website and social media platforms
 Oversees the Urban Steward Volunteer projects

Audubon Dakota – Communications and Engagement Fellow July 2018 – July 2019
The National Audubon Society, Fargo, ND
 Assists the Outreach Coordinator with events and programs
 Facilitates community outreach programs
 Manages website and social media platforms
 Assists the Urban Steward Volunteers
 Complete an independent project

YMCA Early Learning Center South – Preschool Teacher August 2017- June 2018
YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties, Fargo, ND
 Plan age-appropriate educational activities and field trips
 Assess children’s development and maintain progress records
 Engages with and supports children while teaching social
and self-help skills
 Builds rapport and communicates with children, families
and staff

Dodge Nature Center – Naturalist Fellowship Program                                 September 2016- August 2017
Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center, West St. Paul, MN
 Presented environmental and agricultural education programs
 Assisted with care and feeding of education and farm animals  
 Developed and implement seasonal camps
 Lead afterschool and outreach programs
 Participated in weekly training seminars
  Completed an independent project

Ecuador – Ecology of the Galápagos Islands Study Abroad             July 2016- August 2016
CSB/SJU Biology Department, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN
Partnership with Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)
 4 credit CSB/SJU Biology major course
 Lectures and field exploration focused on ecology, evolution and conservation  
 Completed a scientifically structured research paper  
 Biological Expedition of Ecuador
    Tiputini Biodiversity Station– Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, Western Amazonia
    Galápagos Islands – San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz and Isla Isabela

Conservation Intern- GIS /Monitoring                      June 2015- August 2015

The Nature Conservancy, Central Minnesota Office
• Collected field data and create GIS maps for land stewards
• Identified the natural flora and fauna of Minnesota’s landscapes
• Monitored for invasive species across TNC nature preserves

CSB Senior Class Eco Representative                     October 2014- May 2016

CSB Sustainability Office, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
 Planned monthly events focused on sustainability  
 Attended weekly meetings
 Advocated for/involved peers in outdoor and sustainable activities on campus
 Helped organize and led a few events for CSB’s participation in the Campus Conservation
Nationals in 2015 and 2016.

Gym Floor Supervisor/Pool Tickets          May 2014- August 2014

YMCA of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
 Supervised and maintained gym equipment
 Filled in as a receptionist during peak hours greeting/helping members

Sports Medicine Assistant                    August 2012- October 2014

CSB Athletic Department, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
 Answered phones and assist CSB trainers in treating injuries
 Worked at CSB Athletic home/away games and assist the athletes
 Helped maintain an organized and clean training room

Kids’ Gym Attendant and Summer Camp Volunteer            May 2009- August 2012
YMCA of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
 Supervised YMCA members’ children while their parents utilized the facility
 Created games and crafts for the children   

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum Volunteer                      March 2013- May 2016
Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN

College of Saint Benedict Full Circle Greenhouse Volunteer                  September 2014- May 2016  
College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
Active Older Adults and Diabetes Prevention Program Volunteer                         Summer 2013 and 2014
YMCA of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
 Spanish speaker, reader and writer