Invasive Species Technician Position Description
 
The Wexford Conservation District is seeking a half-time technician to assist in the work of the North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area.
                                                                       
Duties:

1. Produce quarterly NCCISMA e-newsletter
2. Participate in public outreach events including some weekends
   
3. Invasive species control activities including survey work, flagging roadside infestations, and treatments involving both mechanical and chemical methods
4. Assist in development of educational outreach materials including brochures and educational signs
5. Develop and deliver educational programs, including PowerPoint presentations, to a variety of audiences
6. Assist in inventory of educational signage at smaller lake & river access sites - achieved through interviews of water recreationists, fisherman, and fishing outfitters and some field inspections
7. Coordinate and document partner contributions for grant matching funds
8. Coordinate and document partner and NCCISMA contributions for grant deliverables
9. Provide updates to NorthCountryInvasives.org website including maintaining NCCISMA/partners calendar of events and uploading and managing outreach template sharing
10. Assist NCCISMA Program Coordinator with inventory and strategizing treatments of Invasive Species within a five county area
11. Other duties as assigned

 
Qualifications:

1. High school diploma required.  Interest in natural resources preferred
   
2. Skills with Microsoft Office such as Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint
   
3. Strong written and oral communication skills
   
4. Must be a team player, but also able to work independently with minimal supervision
5. Possession of valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for job-related travel.  Mileage reimbursement will be provided.
   

 
Work Environment and Specifications:

1. Job will be primarily stationed out of the Missaukee Conservation District office in Lake City, but occasionally reporting station will be at the Wexford Conservation District office in Cadillac.
   
2. Majority of the work will be performed in the office, but the position will also involve field work in a 5-county area in a variety of weather conditions
   
3. Pay is $12 - $15 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Sick, vacation, and holiday pay included. No health or retirement benefits.
   
4. This is a grant-funded position that will begin in mid-May and run through December, 2017.  The position will likely continue beyond that date, but is dependent on grant renewal.
   

 
To apply, send a resume and cover letter  by April 24th to Theresa Williams, Executive Director

By Email:  Wexford@macd.org

By Surface Mail:
Wexford Conservation District
7192 E. 34 Rd.
Cadillac, MI  49601