
(WWJ) Tired of being cooped up indoors? Interested in conservation? Don't want to sit at a desk?
If you said yes to any of those, this could be just the job for you.
Fall is a busy season for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which is now hiring for various positions in its Wildlife Division.
The department hires seasonal employees to work in locations throughout the state — including in SoutheastMichigan — at DNR field offices, customer service centers and state game areas.
These positions involve duties like chronic wasting disease surveillance, conducting drawings for waterfowl hunting areas, entering database information, assisting the public with questions and more.
The seasonal jobs pay up to $17.93 an hour and are perfect for college students, those looking to re-enter the workforce and seniors or retirees interested in getting more involved in the outdoors.
Applicants must be 18 years old or older, must be willing to work weekends and evenings and will be required to pass a drug test.
The application period is open through Aug. 27.
CLICK HERE to learn more about these seasonal jobs with the DNR, including about how to apply. For information about all open DNR positions, visit this link.