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Invasive Species Lead Technician
5 month position (Mid-May - October 2025) 1-2 Positions Available
General Description:
The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District is seeking a full-time Invasive Species Lead Technician for the Three Shores Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). The invasive species lead technician is a full-time term limited position from mid-May through October 2025.
During the peak treatment season (May – September), the selected applicant will lead field crew survey, management, and outreach objectives under the direction of the Invasive Species Program Coordinator. This includes but is not limited to manual, mechanical, and chemical removal of invasive species, leading accurate and precise invasive species surveys, maintaining field equipment, and aiding with volunteer events as needed. During the off-peak season, the Invasive Species Lead Technician will be required to implement survey and control objectives independently in variable weather conditions. A strong willingness to work both independently and inclusively as a team leader is necessary for this position.
This position will require the applicant to lift and carry 50 pounds on a daily basis. This position will require a full 40 hours per week, with occasional irregular hours, weekends, and overnight trips as needed. Chosen applicants will be expected to have reliable transportation as the use of an employee’s personal vehicle will be required at times during employment.
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How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume (including academic and fieldwork background), and a list of three professional references (including both phone number and e-mail) to threeshorescisma@gmail.com with “2025 Invasive Species Lead Technician” in the subject line. Prioritization will be given to applications received prior to February 24, 2025. Applications received after the February 24, 2025 deadline will only be considered if the position has not been previously filled. The selected candidate should be prepared to start no later than May 12, 2025.
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Invasive Species Team Member
3 month position (Mid-May - August 2025) 3-5 Positions Available
General Description:
The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District is seeking interested applicants to serve as an Invasive Species Team Member for the Three Shores Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area. The positions will start as early as Mid-May 2025 dependent upon applicant availability and extend through Mid-August 2025, with some flexibility on the end date. Applicants selected for this position will be expected to work a full 40 hours per week with occasional irregular hours, weekends, and overnight trips as needed.
The selected applicants for this position will be expected to conduct invasive species management through manual mechanical, and chemical removal, provide accurate and precise invasive species delineation surveys, ensure thorough and proper data collection, maintain field equipment, and assist in outreach events as needed. This position will require the applicant to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds on a daily basis. Chosen applicants will also be expected to have reliable transportation as the use of an employee’s personal vehicle will be required during employment at certain times. The employee will be expected to follow the guidance of their crew leader and will be supervised by the Invasive Species Program Coordinator. Any chosen applicants without a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License or Boater’s Safety Certification will be given the opportunity to obtain either or both if need be.
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How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume (including academic and fieldwork background), and a list of three professional references (including both phone number and e-mail) to threeshorescisma@gmail.com with “2025 Invasive Species Technician” in the subject line. Prioritization will be given to applications received prior to February 24th, 2025. Applications received after the February 24th, 2025 deadline will only be considered if the positions have not been previously filled.
