Job Vacancy Announced: Support Role in Minnesota Sea Grant Student Office
Minnesota Sea Grant, a systemwide program of the University of Minnesota, is seeking a student employee to join its team at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) campus. The position, located in room 132 of the Chester Park Building, primarily involves supporting administrative and programmatic functions across Sea Grant’s mission.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping the front office organized and running smoothly, supporting scientists, extension educators, and communicators on a broad range of programs. They will also be expected to organize electronic and printed information, perform data searches and analyses, create displays, handle packing, shipping, and inventory management, assist in program preparation and delivery, and perform other emerging administrative and operational tasks as needed.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this student employment, applicants must be current UMD students, with or without work-study eligibility. Those with work-study eligibility must maintain at least half-time enrollment to receive work-study funds. A positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively are essential, as are basic office skills including organisational abilities. The willingness to learn and support various Sea Grant team members’ needs is also required.
No specialized prior experience or technical knowledge in water sciences is necessary, making this role accessible to a broad range of UMD students looking for office support experience within a research and outreach environment.
Application Process
Applications for the job must be submitted online. It is important to note that any offer of employment by Minnesota Sea Grant is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About Minnesota Sea Grant
Minnesota Sea Grant works with community members, local decision-makers, policy leaders, and personnel from resource agencies, business, and industry to enhance the use and conservation of Great Lakes and Minnesota’s inland water resources. The University of Minnesota Duluth consistently ranks among the top Midwestern regional universities, offering a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate programs that draw on its many research institutes and labs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Minnesota is committed to equal access and opportunity in employment without regard to various protected characteristics. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment by Minnesota Sea Grant.
In summary, the role is an administrative support position assisting with office organization, communication, data management, and program support. It requires current UMD student status, half-time enrollment, and a positive, responsible attitude. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online.
The role at Minnesota Sea Grant, open to current UMD students, primarily involves supporting administrative and programmatic functions, maintaining office organization, and aiding scientists and educators. Furthermore, candidates are expected to possess organizational abilities, be willing to learn, and support various Sea Grant team members' needs, with no prior experience in water sciences required.
