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From: Jo Latimore <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 5:36 PM To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: [glin-jobs] Jobs: Aquatic Invasive Species/Boater Education, Summer 2018 Aquatic Invasive Species: Boater Education and Outreach (Full announcement: http://latimore.fw.msu.edu/opportunities.htm) Dates: Summer 2018, start and end dates flexible. Full-time. Location: Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing Aquatic invasive species primarily spread from one water body to another by “hitchhiking” on boats, trailers, and other equipment. Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Michigan State University is leading a multi-year program to teach boaters how to reduce this risk by properly inspecting and cleaning their equipment. Position Description: Four positions are available to work alongside program partners from MSU, the Huron Manistee National Forest, and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. You will have significant responsibility for the implementation of this outreach and education program. Activities will include: 1. Towing and operating a trailer-mounted power-washing unit at boat landings and events around Michigan, demonstrating boat inspection and washing techniques to recreational boaters; 2. Planning these educational events by working with partner organizations around the state to identify suitable locations, locations, and dates; 3. Preparing for and providing educational opportunities for people interested in learning about aquatic invasive species, best boating practices to reduce their spread, and how to most effectively work with the boating public to provide education on aquatic invasive species and boat cleaning; 4. Maintaining records of events, including costs, locations, numbers of volunteers and boaters trained, invasive species encountered, and public feedback; and 5. Working with program partners to promote the Mobile Boat Wash program through social media and local media outlets statewide, including newspapers, radio, and television. Opportunities for involvement in other freshwater outreach and education projects also are likely. Qualifications required: Availability to travel around the state to training events, which will regularly occur on weekends, holidays, and occasionally overnight. The typical workweek is Wednesday through Sunday, with some variability. Valid drivers’ license and eligibility to drive University-owned vehicles (see http://www.rmi.msu.edu/form/employeedrivercertification.html). Coursework in aquatic ecology or related field. Interest in public outreach and freshwater management. Boating experience, experience hauling and maneuvering trailers, and experience planning and carrying out educational programming or other events are desirable qualifications, but not required. Crew Leader opportunity: One position may be identified as a Crew Leader. The Crew Leader will be responsible for assuring that the entire crew is operating effectively as a team to achieve program goals, including troubleshooting and encouraging good communication among all members of the team, including the faculty supervisor. Crew Leaders have substantial knowledge of aquatic ecology and/or invasive species, and leadership experience. If interested in being considered for the Crew Leader position, indicate this and explain your qualifications in your cover letter. Position Dates: Approximately 40 hours per week from mid-May through mid-August 2018; specific start and end dates negotiable. Pay: $13.00/hour ($15.00/hour for Crew Leader) 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: February 9, 2018 Contact: Dr. Jo Latimore: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, 517-432-1491<tel:(517)%20432-1491> -- Glin-Jobs is a service of the Great Lakes Commission. Visit us at www.glc.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Glin-Jobs" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. To post to this group, send email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. 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