Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Now open: Federal Assistance Coordinator position ?? Join the Minnesota DNR to coordinate Wildlife Restoration and Sport Fish Restoration grants, and continue over 85 years of conservation work! These grants fund significant programs in several DNR divisions, with the position based in the Fish and Wildlife Division. The Federal Assistance Coordinator works closely with both DNR staff and U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff, and is responsible for preparing and submitting grant applications, reviewing, and submitting programmatic and financial reports, and complying with all federal grant requirements. This work includes understanding and implementing grant rules related to land acquisition, and leading related long-term monitoring. Requirements include a combination of program administration and grant management skills, and knowledge of natural resources management. Strong skills in communications, project management, organization and data management are required. Apply at https://lnkd.in/g5rTezp and search for job ID 80990. Posting closes 12/9/2024.

This could be your commute next year ???? Turn your passion for Minnesota's state parks into a fulfilling career as a park supervisor at several openings across the state! We are looking to fill 8 park supervisor positions that will oversee park operations, direct visitor services and public relations, and collaborate with others to enhance, protect and/or restore these precious places for future generations. Join a dynamic team of dedicated colleagues at state parks such as Itasca, Fort Snelling, Maplewood or Gooseberry Falls! Park Supervisor positions are open at: ?? Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park (job ID 81518) ?? Fort Snelling State Park (job ID 81428) ?? Gooseberry Falls State Park (job ID 81427) ?? Interstate State Park (job ID 79841) ?? Itasca State Park (job ID 81459) ?? Maplewood State Park (job ID 81420) ?? McCarthy Beach State Park (job ID 81447) ?? Whitewater State Park (job ID 81431) Additionally, we are also looking for an area supervisor near Owatonna, MN! This position would manage and direct parks and trails programs located in Rice, Steel, Dodge, Freeborn and Mower counties, in addition to supervising operations at Rice Lake State Park. If you are interested in this opportunity, go to mn.gov/mmb/careers and search job ID 79569. The application deadline for all positions listed above is Wednesday, December 4, so apply soon! Go to mn.gov/mmb/careers and search "park supervisor" or search each position's job ID to see specific qualifications and more details about the duties and responsibilities. ??: Sheila Hanson, Maplewood State Park (taken September 2023)

?? We're Hiring! We are looking for a dedicated professional to lead and support Urban and Community Forestry projects statewide. This Urban and Community Forestry Project Specialist offers the flexibility to work from either Brainerd or St. Paul with part-time telework options. This role provides leadership, outreach, and technical support, helping communities across Minnesota maintain and enhance their urban and community forests. You’ll be instrumental in administering community forestry grants, facilitating training, and fostering partnerships to ensure healthy, resilient tree resources that benefit our state’s well-being. Key Qualifications: - Minimum 3 years of experience in community forest management. - Proficiency in urban forestry topics such as forest health, environmental justice, and canopy assessment. - Strong grant management, organizational, and GIS skills. - Cultural competency and communication skills to engage diverse communities. For details, please see our full job posting! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable, healthy forests that enhance Minnesota communities! Visit https://www.mn.gov/careers and type in job ID 73554.

Have a passion for Minnesota’s forests and want to talk about it? The Minnesota DNR is hiring a Forestry Communications Coordinator. This full-time, permanent position shares the story of Division of Forestry with the public and partners. The Forestry Communications Coordinator will guide communications for the Division of Forestry, develop statewide outreach and communication campaigns, advance internal communications, and lead the Forestry Communications Unit. This is a great fit for someone who loves the outdoors and has advanced communications and leadership skills. Apply at https://lnkd.in/g5rTezp and search for job ID 81595. Posting closes 12/2/2024.

It’s looking spooky out there ... Including in this stand of oozing, dying spruce. To defend themselves against the native Armillaria fungi and bark beetle species attacking them, the trees produce massive amounts of resin, as you’ll see in the video. These spruce are growing on sandy soil, making them susceptible to drought stress which in turn makes them more susceptible to pests and diseases. The DNR’s forest health team routinely visits areas like this one, that was identified through aerial survey, to monitor and confirm the condition of Minnesota’s forests. Part of the “ground-truthing” in this woods involves peeling back the bark to find any tell-tale signs beneath, like the mycelial fans of Armillaria fungus they found here. Extra Halloween fact: Armillaria can glow in the dark!

Each year, the State Forest Nursery sells high-quality bare-root seedlings in bulk to landowners for wildlife habitat creation or simply to create a woodland oasis. With a minimum order of 300 seedlings – about enough to reforest an acre – you can start planning your spring planting project. Order your seedlings at https://lnkd.in/gven4Jdf

Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park is looking for its next Interpretive Naturalist Supervisor! Work near the scenic shoreline of Lake Vermilion and develop interpretive programming that educates and informs visitors of the importance of preserving Minnesota’s natural resources and historical cultural landmarks like the Soudan Underground Mine. The Interpretive Naturalist Supervisor leads a team of interpretive staff to develop and implement educational programming at the park that is welcoming and inclusive to park visitors. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a complex interpretive operation, conflict resolution and inclusive design of programs and exhibits. Because the work environment also includes dim, damp underground passageways, the ideal candidate must also meet the physical requirements needed for the position. Learn more about being an Interpretive Naturalist Supervisor 2 and apply by November 11 on our website (job ID 79807): https://lnkd.in/g5rTezp

Exciting News! Seedling sales opened today at 9:30 a.m. at the State Forest Nursery! Use our online seedling form to place your order. Whether you want to attract more pollinators with our fruiting trees and shrubs, start a maple sugarbush or add some winter beauty to your woods with conifers – we have you covered! Explore our wide selection of native seedlings now. Order in the fall to get your trees in the spring. mndnr.gov/forestry/nursery

We are gearing up our spring 2025 tree ordering sales. Sales open Tuesday, October 15 at the Minnesota State Forest Nursery.?? ????With 5 million coniferous and deciduous seedlings available, the Nursery is excited to take your order! Looking to add a pollinator habitat? Consider ordering fruiting or flowering shrubs. ?? If you want to add more privacy around your property, consider choosing a mix of our conifers for a living fence. ??New this year – minimum order is now 300 seedlings! Nursery seedlings are designed to support our state’s amazing private woodlands and must be planted in Minnesota. Check out our inventory at https://lnkd.in/e6dvQ6Pw

The DNR is hiring a Forest Ecology & Policy Program Consultant to be a leader in the promotion of biodiversity conservation in forested ecosystems across the state. This highly collaborative position works with numerous natural resource professionals to develop policies that guide management on forested landscapes, coordinates both strategic and technical efforts related to forest ecology and policy, serves as a source of ecological expertise for forested ecosystems, and stewards data systems related to forest resources. We are looking forward to having someone with experience in forest ecology, policy, and biodiversity conservation join our team! For more information about this position, please click on the link below. ? Applications are due October 22, 2024. ? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eFcYg-a (Job ID 80634)