Response Plan Project Manager

Position Overview

University of Minnesota, St. Paul MAISRC Associate Director Casual Nonexempt $46/hour, 5-10 hours/week MAISRC works to develop science-based solutions to address the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) issues facing Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and wetlands and to inspire action by others. Our research is focused on developing tools and methods for taking action on AIS by preventing spread, controlling populations, supporting AIS management, and advancing AIS knowledge among natural resource managers and the public. The Community Response and Action Plan Project Manager position is a part of the MAISRC Externship Program, which seeks to address applied AIS research needs and support the professional development of early-career AIS professionals in Minnesota.

Responsibilities The Community Response and Action Plan Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination and completion of two community response and action plans, one for rusty crayfish and one for mystery snails. The community response and action plans are meant to be able to be adopted by any individual, community group, organization, or combination thereof. Each should encapsulate all information required for rusty crayfish or mystery snail management, as well as how to organize, lead, and execute community management of aquatic invasive species. The Project Manager is expected to engage with multiple stakeholders including, but not limited to, MIASRC researchers and staff, tribal staff and governments, consulting companies and industry leaders, MN Department of Natural Resources, and others. After the plans are drafted and approved by project partners, the Project Manager will organize and lead workshops to help the plans be adopted by end users in the 2027 summer AIS management season.

Appointment Information This is a temporary/casual appointment running from November 2, 2026 - April 30, 2027 with an anticipated effort of 5-10 hours/week. Compensation rate will be $46.00/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or similar field
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing mystery snails and rusty crayfish
• Minimum of 5 years working with tribal governments and tribal natural resources staff from tribal Bands across Minnesota
• Experience working with private industry and/or consulting firms working on AIS issues
• Minimum of 5 years experience organizing AIS management efforts in Minnesota waters, including experience working with Bands in Minnesota on AIS management in tribally protected wild rice waters
• Experience writing aquatic invasive species management plans, including species such as rusty crayfish and mystery snails
• Experience organizing community events involving diverse audiences and presenting scientific and management information to a variety of audiences
• Familiarity with Minnesota aquatic invasive species laws and regulations and knowledge of best management practices for AIS management
• Experience engaging diverse potential end users of the plans such as lake associations, watershed management associations, natural resource managers, consultants, tribal Bands in Minnesota, tribal organizations, and interested individuals

Pay Range: $46.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Application/Timeline To apply, please visit https://z.umn.edu/MAISRCHiring (Job ID# ). To be considered, all applications must be submitted online and include the following:

• Cover letter detailing interest and fit for the position
• Resume including relevant experience Applications will be accepted through October 28, 2026. For questions about the position or application requirements, please contact MAISRC Associate Director, Cori Mattke at cmattke@umn.edu.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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