The Minnesota Forest Resource Council (MFRC) is seeking a student worker to assist with the advancement of critical policy, communications, outreach, programmatic, and administrative activities. The anticipated dates for this position are from approximately May of 2024 through August of 2025. During the school year, this position may work up to four days per week, depending on the student’s class schedule and agency needs. Hours of work will be determined by MFRC and the selected candidate.
This position exists to provide policy, communications, outreach, programmatic, and administrative support to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council. It provides practical work experiences for junior- and senior-level undergraduate and graduate students to enhance their academic and professional goals, including providing an opportunity to directly impact state government and natural resource management operations and initiatives. Work is primarily project-based, research, and administrative in nature.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Researching and summarizing forestry information and issues relevant to Minnesota Forest Resources Council priorities.
- Creating informational materials to educate and engage Minnesota Forest Resources Council stakeholders.
- Advancing administrative and programmatic activities through the development of communications products and policy reports.
- Assisting staff with the planning and facilitation of meetings and events.
- This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. his position will require reporting to the primary work location on a routine basis for onboarding, meetings, and other work activities.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be “off” for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, sufficient to represent the agency and division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.
- Ability to assess and use gathered assets to develop engaging, informative communications and policy materials
- Proficient In Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with different audiences
- Organizational skills sufficient to prioritize a diverse workload and adjust to changing priorities
- Basic understanding of visual strategy or graphic design principles
- Knowledge of forest or environmental issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in creating communications, documents, and resources that meet accessibility guidelines
- Experience with Adobe Design and desktop publishing software
- Experience with email marketing software and audience segmentation strategies
- Experience in interpreting and summarizing science-based information
- Knowledge of web content management systems.
Additional Requirements
No driving duties required.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
- Conflict of Interest Review
- Criminal History Check
- Education Verification
- Employment Reference / Records Check
- License / Certification Verification
