Botanist​/Plant Ecologist

Position Title:

Botanist/Plant Ecologist

Position Type:
Permanent Position

Application Review Begins:
Monday, February 09, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, April 09, 2026

Institution:
Midwest Natural Resources

Department/Division:
Field Services

Field (e.g., systematics):

Midwest Natural Resources (MNR) is a natural resources consulting company focused on providing ecological field services and environmental consulting. We serve a wide variety of clients, including federal, state, and local agencies, private‑sector industries, as well as non‑profit organizations. We work throughout the Upper Midwest and in a wide diversity of ecological systems, from intact prairie remnants to expansive wetland complexes to the great Northwoods.

Our team comprises highly skilled botanists, ecologists, wetland and wildlife biologists, and land management specialists.

MNR is seeking applicants for a full‑time botanist/plant ecologist (minimum 4 years of experience) based out of our St. Paul office. This position will support projects that may include rare plant surveys, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments and surveys, rare native plant community assessments, general native plant community mapping and classification, native prairie mapping and monitoring, post‑construction vegetation and wetland monitoring, wetland delineations, comprehensive natural resource inventories, as well as field surveys to support habitat management plans.

This position is primarily field‑based and may include projects within the Twin Cities metro area, as well as extensive travel throughout greater Minnesota and the Upper Midwest for extended periods of time throughout the field season. During travel outside of the Twin Cities, all expenses are paid by the company, and staff work in teams.

We desire highly motivated individuals with great communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team setting. Our ideal candidate is a highly skilled botanist or plant ecologist with previous field experience in the Upper Midwest and the flexibility to lead and conduct a wide range of natural resource fieldwork.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Biology, Botany, Ecology, etc.)
• At least 4 full seasons of professional experience in a field service discipline collecting biological data
• Professional experience in leading and managing field teams
• Coursework in plant taxonomy, botany, and ecology
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota flora and/or surrounding states
• Experience using floristic dichotomous keys
• Familiarity with accepted plant taxonomy and nomenclature
• Working knowledge of Esri software such as Arc Map/ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps
• Experience producing technical reports and documents
• Ability to conduct strenuous field work in inclement weather and hiking in rough terrain
• Willingness to travel overnight for weeks at a time while working extended hours
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Clear communicator with a team‑oriented nature
• Enthusiasm and passion for botanical work
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (Biology, Ecology, Botany, etc.)
• 4+ years of professional experience in botanically‑focused field services
• Proficient in off‑site methods such as aerial interpretations, desktop delineations, etc.
• Proficient in data collection using Esri software
• Proficient in plant identification in a wide variety of native plant communities
• Expert ability in using botanical dichotomous keys
• Experience collecting and submitting Herbaria specimens
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations of threatened and endangered species
• Minnesota DNR Certified Rare Plant Surveyor
• Minnesota Wetland Professional Certification

• Collect accurate and detailed botanical data following project‑specific protocols involving plots/quadrat sampling or meander surveys in a variety of natural systems such as upland forests, prairies, peatlands, and other wetland types
• Collect comprehensive botanical inventories for habitat assessments and surveys for threatened and endangered plants in…