Professional Aide

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Provide logistical assistance to instructor of Forestry field course in northern Michigan. Work will be for approximately 10 days in late-July/early-August 2026. Housing provided. Work will be mostly outdoors and subject to field conditions including carrying an equipment pack, walking long distances on uneven terrain, exposure to insects and allergens, and hot/humid or rainy weather conditions. 

Masters degree in forestry or related discipline or equivalent experience as a professional forester.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Please upload CV, letter of interest describing fit with the position, and contact information for three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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for.msu.edu

Advertised: May 27, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 1, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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