public educ (fisheries...)

FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - SPECIALIST, Fixed Term 12-month basis, 100% time.
 
DUTIES:  Development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs and written educational materials that will increase the public's understanding of lake, stream and watershed management issues; 2) interactions with the scientific community, with professional and public audiences and stakeholders interested in lake, stream, and watershed issues; 3) ability to serve as an information resource specialist on general limnological and water quality issues; 4) work closely with Michigan Lake and Stream Association, MSU Extension, and related partners on educational program development and handling technical lake management questions. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's degree or equivalent.  Qualifications required: 1) Masters of Science in limnology, aquatic ecology, or a related science; 2) ability to teach and work with professional and lay audiences; 3) effective oral and written communications skills. Qualifications desired: 1) one - three years of Extension and/or Extension related experience in lake and stream ecology; aquatic plant control; or related science; 2) experience in leadership and/or organizational skills.