Technical Coordinator - Minnesota

Position Opening The Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Coalition has a Position Opening for a Technical Coordinator

Major Duties
Provide technical analysis of water quality standards development, impaired waters programs, and water quality research to assist MAWRC member groups in dealing with water issues
Work with the Discovery Farms Steering Committee and other coalition staff to develop monitoring, data collection and reporting plans

Coordinate research activities among Discovery Farms partners, including participating farmers, monitoring contractors, agencies and steering committee
Coordinate special projects (project design, data collection, local support groups, etc.) which may be developed to augment Discovery Farms information
Provide technical support and assistance in meeting accountability requirements associated with grants

Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a field associated with soil or water resources is required, with advanced degree preferred.
Technical understanding of water quality research issues in Minnesota
Ability to identify issues, opportunities, and resources and integrate them into a research plan
Ability to organize and complete duties independently in order to meet goals without direct supervision
Ability to communicate self and ideas effectively, orally or in writing
Ability to utilize personal computer and related software for word processing, data base management and time allocation systems
Ability to travel and maintain flexible hours to maintain producer and industry contacts
Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events
Benefits: Position offers competitive salary and benefit package based on experience.
Application Procedures: Resumes accepted via email. The position will remain open until filled.
Resumes Should Be Sent To:
Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Coalition
Warren Formo, Executive Director
Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:warren@mawrc.org" warren@mawrc.org
You may call Warren Formo at (651) 905-2106 with questions.