USFWS Morris and Big Stone Wetland Management Districts/National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (National Wildlife Refuge System) is announcing 7 openings for seasonal Biological Science Technicians, at the GS-6 pay scale, including TWO located at Morris Wetland Management District and one at Big Stone NWR. Applications deadline December 9, 2024. The announcement can be found here or by searching USAjobs.gov for announcement number TS-25-12586529-MR-DE. This position will assist the biology and management programs at Morris WMD to monitor and manage prairie and wetland habitats. Primary duties will include waterfowl surveys, prairie monitoring, invasive plant management, native seed harvest, and managing the station's GIS data. The employee may also assist with prescribed burning if qualified. The position will last 6 months, approximately April-October 2025.
**Note that the application deadline is Dec 9!**
Minnesota DNR
DNR is hiring a Regional SNA Specialist Senior in Fergus Falls, MN. Application deadline is December 10th, 2024. This is a great opportunity to work with some of Minnesota’s most rare resources including native plant communities, rare species, and rare features. We are looking for a person that is skilled in natural resources management and experienced in natural ecosystems. The position will plan and coordinate natural area management, development, acquisition, outreach/education, monitoring, and research on state Scientific and Natural Areas and Native Prairie Bank Easements throughout the Fergus Falls work area in NW MN. Providing leadership to area staff, crews, contractors, cooperators, and others is another important role of the SNA Specialist Senior. See attached flyer or go to MN Careers website and search for Job ID 81668.
Pheasants Forever
PF is hiring 2 Habitat Partnership Specialist positions located at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices in Windom and Fergus Falls. Application deadline is December 13th, 2024. Habitat Partnership Specialists will identify, process, evaluate, and coordinate conservation easement acquisitions within the Windom and Fergus Falls Wetland Management Districts (WMD). Find more details here. Interested applicants can contact Jon Beyer (office: 507-831-2220 ext 11) with questions.
We have a Farm Bill Biologist vacancy in Swift County, based out of the Benson USDA office. Application deadline is December 15th.
The Nature Conservancy
TNC is partnering with Conservation Corps of Minnesota to host year-long CCM crews in NW and west central MN in 2025. Application deadline is December 12th, 2024. Projects include prescribed fire, tree removal, invasive species control, native seed harvest, grassland monitoring surveys, firebreak preparation, and prairie restoration. Apply through CCM and indicate you interest in working with TNC on the application’s location preferences.
TNC is hiring a Field Steward for the Prairie Coteau landscape covering SW Minnesota and eastern South Dakota, based in Clear Lake, SD. Find more details here. Application deadline is December 19th, 2024. The Field Stewards will help manage 12 TNC preserves consisting of rare calcareous fens, pothole wetlands, restorations, and native grasslands. As the Field Steward, you will identify conservation goals and objectives in collaboration with the program manager and others and effectively utilize resources to achieve identified goals and complete projects. You will help develop and implement various conservation management techniques such as grazing, prescribed fire (leading the fire line,) and invasive species management. You will also be responsible for leading seasonal employees, equipment maintenance, facilities management, and administrative tasks associated with projects. Contact Joe Blastick with questions (jblastick@tnc.org).
TNC is hiring a Grassland Conservation Fellow in South Dakota! Find more details here. Application deadline is January 3rd, 2025. The Grassland Conservation Fellowship program is designed to provide talented individuals with opportunities to advance their skills for conservation. The Fellow will assist with conservation projects focusing on conservation land management and ecological monitoring while learning from and networking with professionals throughout our chapter. The Fellow’s main workstation will be at the Ordway Prairie preserve near Leola, SD where housing, (shared with employees, volunteers, and partners,) is available. You will be expected to travel between the main workstation and other project areas across the MN-ND-SD Chapter. Contact Mary Miller with questions (mmiller@tnc.org).
Coming Soon! TNC will post 2025 seasonal positions across MN, ND, and SD (including Morris, MN) in the next week or two. Check the TNC Careers website frequently and apply early. Follow this link, click “Jobs at TNC”, and search by state to find relevant job postings quickly.
