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We’re hiring a Watershed Conservationist for the Rainy Headwaters-Vermilion River Watershed!

Employment Opportunity

We have an opening for a Watershed Conservationist for the Rainy Headwaters-Vermilion River Watershed! This is a new position who will implementing the Rainy Headwaters/Vermilion River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan within northern St. Louis County. It will support and collaborate with government and tribal staff across the watershed and work directly with citizens to identify roles and actions to protect soil and water resources. The position engages individuals, agencies and communities to promote science-based conservation that follows established standards with the ultimate goal of implementing on-the-ground conservation that provides water quality benefits.

THE WATERSHED VISION STATEMENT: From the Voyageurs Highway to Highway 1, the Rainy Headwaters-Vermilion Watershed is the international intersection of pristine water, rich species diversity, awe inspiring wilderness, and a deep-rooted culture. We work to sustain these features cherished by all peoples. 

If you love the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park, your work will help to keep their waters pristine!  LIVE, WORK & PLAY in this scenic wonderland!  The position can work remotely and from the Virginia, Minnesota office and will need to be present in the watershed regularly. Should you join our staff, you’ll have a team of people to learn from and share ideas with while preserving the ground and surface water quality. 

Preserve, Protect and Enhance Water Quality and Other Natural Resources

The North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a local government agency providing conservation and resource management services. In cooperation with federal, state and local agencies, the District provides technical assistance, cost-sharing and natural resource management information and education. Landowners, businesses, industry and agencies may request these services.

The mission of the North Saint Louis Soil and Water Conservation District is to encourage sustainable use of our natural resources by engaging people in soil and water conservation in northern Saint Louis County.