Conservation Biology Apprentice

We are hiring one full-time, two-year Conservation Biology Apprentice to join our team.

As a Biology Apprentice you will:

• Conduct plant, invertebrate and bird surveys in diverse habitats across the Twin Cities Metro Area and South Central Minnesota
• Manage invasive species (will include herbicide application)
• Support public education and outreach programs alongside refuge staff and volunteers
• Assist the refuge on various habitat restoration projects and administrative processes
• Explore various career paths, gain new skills and network with refuge and Trust staff, local organizations, and existing partners within the field of natural resource management

Term Dates: May 2026 - Late May 2028

Location(s): Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

• Bloomington Education and Visitor Center, 3815 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425
• Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, 15865 Rapids Lake Road, Carver, MN 55315

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary 2 or 4-year degree
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass Federal background check
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in one or more of the following: habitat and wildlife management, forestry, biology, ecology, entomology or community outreach
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, detail-oriented and organized, ability to follow oral and written direction
• Experience with or desire to learn Midwest plant and animal identification
• Experience with or desire to learn GPS and GIS technologies, canoes, ATVs, farm equipment, and mowers (please note experiences on resume)

To Apply: Submit the following information in ONE document to jobs@mnvalleytrust.org:

1) 1-page personal statement addressing the following questions:

• How does your lived experience align with our goals of connecting communities, people, nature and wildlife?
• How will this opportunity further your personal or career goals as they relate to the field of conservation?

2) Resume noting education, experience and skills

3) Unofficial transcripts from post secondary school

4) List of three professional or academic references

In the subject line, please include first and last name and position(s) for which you are applying.