Employment opportunities

Senior Research Plot Technician (Buildings and Grounds)

The Senior Research Plot Technician is part of the Buildings and Grounds (B&G) team and reports to Cedar Creek’s B&G supervisor. This position works a Tuesday-Saturday schedule (with a Sunday/Monday weekend). This position is covered by the AFSCME Technical Union and Union/Fair share deductions may be made. Duties include preparing, maintaining and supporting research and land management projects, often working closely with research scientists and other technicians, as well as contributing directly to the daily and seasonal work of the Buildings and Grounds (B&G) team and other Cedar Creek staff (this includes landcare, building maintenance, custodial work, prescribed burning, and other duties). This role also operates and provides training on tractors, lawn mowers, chainsaws, and other power equipment and power and hand tools. Please submit a cover letter and resume/CV. External applications can apply here; internal applicants can apply here.
 

Part-time K-12 Educators

Cedar Creek's education team is recruiting part-time educators to deliver field trip programs onsite! This is a very flexible position perfect for retired educators, undergrads/recent grads looking to gain experience in environmental education, and folks with other life responsibilities but a few days a week to spend outdoors with excited kids. Educators will be hired at either 14 hours/week or 67 days/year, with the bulk of the work falling in September - November and April - June. More details available here. To apply, email a Letter of Interest and resume to Dr. Kara Baldwin (baldwink@umn.edu).

 

 

Cedar Creek Code of Conduct

All people at Cedar Creek, including all researchers, students, employees, and visitors, are expected to treat each other in a respectful and professional manner. Read the Cedar Creek Code of Conduct.