Monday, January 16, 2023

Invasive Species Strike Team Announcement

Morris Wetland Management District and Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge/Wetland Management District are seeking four Student Conservation Association Interns to make up the Morris-Big Stone Strategic Weed Assault Team (SWAT) for the 2023 field season. The SWAT crew will focus on mapping and treating invasive species on prairie sites in west-central Minnesota. 

 

This is a 16 week position, lasting from about June 12 - September 29.  Perfect timing for recent college grads! 

 

Interested candidates can apply through this SCA Position Site. This is a rolling announcement that will be open until we have selected four candidates. For more information, please see the attached flyer, or contact sara_vacek@fws.gov or brandon_semel@fws.gov

We're currently looking to hire a few people to help with invasive species and survey work on remnant prairies up in western Minnesota. Feel free to pass along to any students you think might be interested. Both our seasonal positions with duration from 16 weeks to 6 months:

 

6 month position with USFWS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/693161200#

 

16 week position through SCA: https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/invasive-species-strike-team-member/po-00732789