In a collaboration between Geospatial Services (GSS) and the Biology department, the University will be hiring two summer interns to support an ongoing plan for management and monitoring of ecosystem restorations at Cascade Meadow on the University’s Rochester campus. Internships will last 10 weeks and will pay $16.00/hr, plus campus housing. The start date is flexible but will be early to mid-May. (Note: a University vehicle will be provided for travel between the Winona and Rochester campuses)
Position Description:
Interns will assist SMUMN staff and faculty in managing and monitoring the restorations at Cascade Meadow. Management will primarily involve invasive plant control. Additional experiences will include small mammal population monitoring, water quality assessment, and biological data collection. This unique opportunity will provide interns with valuable professional experience in vegetation management planning, field sampling techniques, plant identification, and water quality assessment.
To apply:
- Submit a resume including relevant courses taken, research experiences, and any other experiences that may relate to participating in this program.
- Include a cover letter describing your interest in the position, strengths you would bring to the program, personal objectives you hope to achieve through the experience, and any future career plans.
- Submit your application through Handshake (let us know if you need assistance using Handshake) by March 6, 2026 and decisions will be made by March 20.
For more information, contact:
Kathy Allen, GSS (kallen@smumn.edu)
Dr. Ben Pauli, Biology (bpauli@smumn.edu)
