Temporary Nonexempt

Non-Exempt Temporary (hourly employee)

Anticipated Start Date: May 1, 2026
Expected End Date: Sept 30, 2026

Work Schedule: Temporary work involving 5-40 hr/wk Monday -Friday depending on weather or water conditions, and field work needs, e.g., preparing equipment for field work, conducting field work, storing field equipment.
Supervisor of position: Mark Hove

Work Location: _ St. Paul - UMTC, Hodson Hall and field work

Job Duties

• 75% Field work: The primary job duties revolve around field work to conduct mussel surveys in the Namekagon River
• 5% Lab work: Some laboratory work will be needed to prepare field equipment
• 20% Data Entry: Field-collected data will need to be entered into a spreadsheet or GIS database

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in biology or related field
• 1 year of experience working in natural resources or a biology-related profession
• SCUBA certified
• Willing to work in a cool river with a wetsuit
• Valid driver's license
• Familiar with handling a truck or van
• Familiar with common Wisconsin mussel species
• Familiar with data entry into spreadsheets (e.g., M/S Excel, Google Sheets)
• Familiar with GIS data entry and map generation.

Preferred Qualifications

• SCUBA diving in currents, e.g., streams or rivers
• Experience collecting mussels from natural conditions
• Previous experience handling and identifying mussels in the field
• Familiar with all Wisconsin mussel species
• Experience analyzing natural resource data sets and summarizing results in reports or publications
• Experience managing field work projects, working with the public to describe natural resource projects

The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (FWCB) comprises a multidisciplinary group of scholars working on applied and fundamental problems related to the ecology of free-ranging wild animals, management of harvested and invasive species, and documentation and conservation of biodiversity. Our mission is to inspire and create solutions for biological conservation and management in a diverse and changing world.

My laboratory conducts research in the field and laboratory to improve native mussel and fish conservation, and habitat analysis and management.

Pay Range: $15.25 - $23.00 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.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).