FWCB Casual Position

The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology and its associated programs and labs periodically hire part-time and/or short-term employees (Casual nonexempt, job code 0005) to carry out various projects and provide support in the following areas:

• Perform duties of a specialized nature connected with research studies assigned by the faculty supervisor. Such duties may include collecting research material in the field, recording data, performing statistical analyses, preparing bibliographies, abstracting, writing reports, editing, etc.
• Administration and general office support
• Communications and marketing (internal and external)
• Community engagement and outreach activities
• Event preparation and logistics
• Technology support and data entry

Casual nonexempt must not exceed 14 hours per week in a calendar year.

Individuals not currently employed by the University of Minnesota may be hired into casual nonexempt appointments within these limits.

Individuals currently employed full time (40 hours/week) by the University of Minnesota may also be appointed to a casual nonexempt position as long as the appointment does not exceed 14 hours per week.

University employees working part time (less than 40 hours/week) can only be appointed to a casual nonexempt position if both positions fall under the same employee group and/or PELRA unit.

Casual nonexempt appointments follow University policy and are subject to eligibility and classification requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent or demonstrated relevant work experience.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage tasks independently, and meet deadlines.
• These temporary positions are also periodically available to individuals currently in high school (as part of the Step Up program or a similar program).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior successful work experience in a research center, academic department, or program within the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota.
• Experience working in an academic, higher education, or research setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort engaging with diverse stakeholders.

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.

To inspire and create solutions for biological conservation and management in a diverse and changing world.

A department that is an inclusive community creating, discovering, and sharing conservation knowledge. A diverse natural world based on evolving knowledge, sustainable use, and equitable practices

Teaching and mentoring to build desired future capacity and outcomes. Conserving biodiversity for people and nature. Instilling diversity, equity, justice, inclusion, and access through conservation action. Developing meaningful solutions for contemporary problems. Advancing scientific knowledge through rigorous research.

Pay Range: $15.25 to $50.00 a 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.

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.

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