The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is seeking interested applicants to serve as a Conservation Technician in the area of agriculture/environmental stewardship. The Conservation Technician will be responsible for implementing the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) in all of Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties. The purpose of the MAEAP program is to provide private landowners with on-farm technical assistance. This includes conducting farm-specific risk assessments; coordinating local, state, and federal agency resources to help farmers reduce environmental risks, and assisting farmers in making progress toward environmental verification through MAEAP. The Technician is also responsible for collaborating with other District staff/partners to promote MAEAP and educate diverse audiences on the importance of environmental quality in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The selected candidate will be based in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and will include assignments in all of Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties. Duties will be performed under the supervision of the CLMCD Executive Director.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in agriculture/natural resources related program from accredited institution*

· Enjoy working with diverse private landowners

· Superior customer service skills

· Valid state issued driver’s license

· Outstanding organization/planning skills

· Willingness to learn agriculture practices/needs

· Excellent written/verbal communication skills

· Reliable personal transportation

· Excellent computer skills – Microsoft office suite

· Experience working on/around farms*

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with implementing conservation practices on farms

· Marketing/event management skills

· Knowledge base of local agriculture issues

· Knowledge of USDA-NRCS Farm Bill Programs

· Previous experience with Conservation District’s

· Experience in educational writing for general public

About the Area:

Sault Ste Marie is unique waterfront community with many historical attributes and diversity of people. Sault Ste Marie is very much a small town with affordable housing options and quaint local businesses. Sault Ste Marie has much to offer to someone looking to get away from a larger town or city. The greater Eastern Upper Peninsula is an outdoor lover’s dream with world class fisheries, hunting, hiking, ATVing, paddling, and other outdoor activities with unlimited places to see including the Hiawatha National Forest, Tahquamenon State Park, Mackinac Island, Drummond Island, Les Cheneaux Islands, Paradise, and thousands of acres to roam in between. Sault Ste Marie’s sister city of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario Canada is just a short 4-mile bridge crossing that boats many unique/culturally rich food choices and shopping options. Sault, Ontario also opens a whole new door to outdoor adventure with the more rugged/rocky Algoma Highlands that features mountain biking, downhill skiing, hiking, endless beaches, and provincial parks.

How to Apply:

Serious applicants should submit a professional resume, cover letter, and a list of three (3) references to the email listed on the CLMCD Website with the subject: MAEAP Position or mail to CLMCD C/O Mike McCarthy, 2847 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 for consideration. Application materials are due by December 23rd, 2022 by 4:00pm or until position is filled, preference will be given to applications received by that date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• have you earned a Bachelors Degree in Natural Resources or Agriculture?
• Do you have experience working on a farm or around farms?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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