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Job: Summer Support Volunteer Monitoring of Michigan’s Inland Lakes


Claire Peterson
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Dates: Summer 2016, start and end dates flexible. Full-time.

 

Location: Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing

 

Position Description:

 

We are seeking to fill one position to assist with Michigan’s volunteer lake monitoring program, the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program. The majority of the work will focus on the Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch, a volunteer monitoring program for invasive plants in Michigan lakes.

 

Activities will include:

1.     Assisting volunteers who enrolled with in the Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch, including

a.     Helping with on-site training of volunteers on lakes across Michigan

b.     Responding to volunteer questions about survey methods and plant identification

c.      Assisting with data reporting and entry into the program database

2.     Collecting and preparing aquatic plants for use in volunteer training

3.     Preparing water quality samples collected by volunteers for laboratory analysis

4.     Assisting with the launch of the CLMP’s new Score the Shore shoreline habitat assessment program

5.     Preparing volunteer training materials

6.     Assisting with Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program marketing and publicity, which may include development of materials, writing brief stories, interviewing volunteers, and use of social media

7.     Data entry

Opportunities for involvement in other aquatic outreach and education projects also are likely, including assisting with the Mobile Boat Wash boater education program to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.   

 

Qualifications desired:  Availability to travel around the state to lake visits and training events, which may occur on weekends, and occasionally overnight. Valid drivers’ license and eligibility to drive University-owned vehicles (see http://www.rmi.msu.edu/form/employeedrivercertification.html ). Familiarity and comfort with using computers for research and communication. Coursework in aquatic ecology or related field. Interest in public outreach and freshwater management.  Knowledge of aquatic plants is advantageous, but not required. Thorough training will be provided.  Being comfortable around water and on boats/kayaks/canoes is recommended.

 

Position Dates:  Approximately 40 hours per week from mid-May through mid-August; specific start and end dates negotiable.    

 

Pay: $10 - $12/hour, depending on experience. Housing is not provided.

 

To Apply:  Send your current resume and a 1-2 page cover letter explaining your interest in the position to the contact below.  Electronic submissions preferred.  

 

Application Deadline:  March 18, 2016.

 

Contact:  Angela D. Dow depalmad@msu.edu (517) 353-3234

 
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