The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has kicked off a hiring spree for those who fancy a plunge into the wild. The DNR is on the lookout for temporary wildlife assistants and wildlife state workers who are eager to assist with habitat maintenance, planting trees, and keeping the state’s natural environments in tip-top shape, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit.
Michigan's DNR could use your help, they're opening up a variety of temporary spring wildlife positions that are beckoning state-wide, for anybody with ears to hear and hands to work – whether you're fresh into the conservation game or someone with decades under your belt looking to stay active, these gigs might just be what you're looking for. As detailed in an interview with Jennifer Schafer, the human resource liaison for the DNR Wildlife Division, "These positions are a great way to experience the conservation field and learn new skills," a sentiment mirrored in the reporting by MLive.com.
Temporary workers can expect a multi-faceted role that ranges from handling tasks such as wildlife surveys, sample collection, crop damage inspections, nuisance animal control to equipment operation and maintenance, not to mention the ever-crucial farm work and tree planting that bolsters Michigan's diverse ecosystems. All the while, you'll be pocketing $19.78 an hour; for retiree adventurers and novices alike, this isn't just a job, it's a call to conservation action, a chance to get dirt under your fingernails for a good cause, as highlighted by WGRD.
If the sound of birdsong and the smell of fresh earth sound like your kind of office environment, you might want to dive into the details, the DNR has made the application process straightforward – candidates interested in these seasonal openings should visit the state of Michigan's jobs page, filter by department name or simply search "wildlife". There you'll discover the gateways to begin your adventure in conservation but act fast, you've only got until Monday, Feb. 4, to toss your hat in the ring for roles such as the spring non-career wildlife assistant or spring non-career wildlife state worker.
