Seasonal Research and Monitoring Field Assistant (Apply)
Position closes: March 5, 2021
Hours/Week: 40
Full job description: 
R&M - Field Assistant job description.pdf, Employment Application.pdf
Salary: $20.14/hour
About the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is a local
unit of government responsible for managing and protecting the water resources
within the 178 square miles that drain into Lake Minnetonka, the Minneapolis
Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Creek and ultimately the Mississippi River. Over the
past 50 years, the MCWD has acquired and maintained a comprehensive data set of
the District’s natural resources which has supported implementation of over 70
capital projects and conserved and restored over 700 acres of land.
MCWD believes that clean water and a healthy natural
environment are essential ingredients in creating vibrant, sustainable
communities. The lakes, streams, wetlands, and green space that make up the
MCWD landscape create a sense of place that provides a local identity, adds
economic value and increases well-being. This belief is core to our mission of
working with public and private partners to protect and improve land and water
for generations to come.
MCWD is looking forward to the next decade as we continue to
implement our vision through our newly adopted Watershed Management Plan. With
its driven staff, strong Board of Managers, and growing partnerships, MCWD is
poised for continued success.
MCWD has an annual budget of $15 million and employs a
dedicated professional staff of 23 who work on natural resource planning,
project development, land conservation, land use policy, water quality
monitoring, permitting, education and communication.
MCWD offers competitive compensation, flexible work
policies, professional development, opportunities for growth, and a
collaborative work environment. As a result you will find a culture that
supports staff coordination, innovation and execution, with the purpose of improving
the MCWD’s delivery of service to its constituents.
Position
Description/Summary of Position
The Research and Monitoring Field Assistant position is a
six month seasonal position that will work within the Research & Monitoring
(R&M) program. The R&M Field Assistant will perform technical work to
assist in the implementation of the R&M program. The Field Assistant will
coordinate with R&M program staff to collect hydrologic, chemical, and
biological data from lakes and streams and prepare and coordinate the water
samples for shipment for laboratory analysis. The Field Assistant will also
install, operate, inspect and repair monitoring equipment. This position will also
assist in ecological, water quality, and spatial data management.
This position is right for a candidate with experience in water
quality sampling protocols and monitoring equipment, fish sampling, and
vegetation surveys. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to follow
standard operating procedures and the ability to trailer and operate motorized
watercraft.
Qualifications for the position include an
Associates/Technical degree with coursework in environmental sciences, natural
resources or a related field.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and application form to admin@minnehahacreek.org.
For questions about the job duties please contact Brian Beck at 952-471-8306 or bbeck@minnehahacreek.org.
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Minnehaha Creek flows 22 miles from Lake Minnetonka to
Minnehaha Falls, winding through tranquil woodlands, expansive