Job ID: 376690
About the Job
Position Overview
University of Minnesota, St. Paul MAISRC Associate Director Casual Nonexempt $46/hour, 5-10 hours/week MAISRC works to develop science-based solutions to address the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) issues facing Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and wetlands and to inspire action by others. Our research is focused on developing tools and methods for taking action on AIS by preventing spread, controlling populations, supporting AIS management, and advancing AIS knowledge among natural resource managers and the public. The Community Response and Action Plan Project Manager position is a part of the MAISRC Externship Program, which seeks to address applied AIS research needs and support the professional development of early-career AIS professionals in Minnesota.
Responsibilities The Community Response and Action Plan Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination and completion of two community response and action plans, one for rusty crayfish and one for mystery snails. The community response and action plans are meant to be able to be adopted by any individual, community group, organization, or combination thereof. Each should encapsulate all information required for rusty crayfish or mystery snail management, as well as how to organize, lead, and execute community management of aquatic invasive species. The Project Manager is expected to engage with multiple stakeholders including, but not limited to, MIASRC researchers and staff, tribal staff and governments, consulting companies and industry leaders, MN Department of Natural Resources, and others. After the plans are drafted and approved by project partners, the Project Manager will organize and lead workshops to help the plans be adopted by end users in the 2027 summer AIS management season.
Appointment Information This is a temporary/casual appointment running from November 2, 2026 - April 30, 2027 with an anticipated effort of 5-10 hours/week. Compensation rate will be $46.00/hour.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
About the Job
Position Overview
University of Minnesota, St. Paul MAISRC Associate Director Casual Nonexempt $46/hour, 5-10 hours/week MAISRC works to develop science-based solutions to address the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) issues facing Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and wetlands and to inspire action by others. Our research is focused on developing tools and methods for taking action on AIS by preventing spread, controlling populations, supporting AIS management, and advancing AIS knowledge among natural resource managers and the public. The Community Response and Action Plan Project Manager position is a part of the MAISRC Externship Program, which seeks to address applied AIS research needs and support the professional development of early-career AIS professionals in Minnesota.
Responsibilities The Community Response and Action Plan Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination and completion of two community response and action plans, one for rusty crayfish and one for mystery snails. The community response and action plans are meant to be able to be adopted by any individual, community group, organization, or combination thereof. Each should encapsulate all information required for rusty crayfish or mystery snail management, as well as how to organize, lead, and execute community management of aquatic invasive species. The Project Manager is expected to engage with multiple stakeholders including, but not limited to, MIASRC researchers and staff, tribal staff and governments, consulting companies and industry leaders, MN Department of Natural Resources, and others. After the plans are drafted and approved by project partners, the Project Manager will organize and lead workshops to help the plans be adopted by end users in the 2027 summer AIS management season.
Appointment Information This is a temporary/casual appointment running from November 2, 2026 - April 30, 2027 with an anticipated effort of 5-10 hours/week. Compensation rate will be $46.00/hour.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Biology or similar field
- Minimum of 5 years experience managing mystery snails and rusty crayfish
- Minimum of 5 years working with tribal governments and tribal natural resources staff from tribal Bands across Minnesota