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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Illinois Natural History Survey are hiring an aquatic invasive species (AIS) outreach coordinator/AIS associate scientist to develop, plan, direct, and conduct scientific outreach programming for a variety of stakeholders about AIS affecting Lake Michigan and the inland water of Illinois and Indiana.

In addition to engaging in outreach, some responsibilities of this position include:

  • Evaluating effectiveness of the AIS program’s outreach activities through survey research.
  • Applying for and administering grants including budgeting, reporting, and other principal investigator duties.
  • Supervising staff to achieve success and foster innovation.

This appointment is a full-time 12-month position, eligible for full University of Illinois benefits. It is located at the Botanic Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois.

To learn more about duties, required qualifications and application timing, visit Jobs at Illinois.

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Greg Hitzroth, an aquatic invasive species outreach specialist with IISG, has been honored with the 2024 Illinois Lakes Management Association (ILMA) Lake Guardian Award for his outstanding contributions to preventing the spread of AIS in Illinois waters and the Great Lakes region. Each year, ILMA recognizes a lake professional or volunteer who has demonstrated an exceptional effort throughout Illinois to preserve the quality of the state’s lakes. Full story at the #linkinbio.

Greg Hitzroth, an aquatic invasive species outreach specialist with IISG, has been honored with the 2024 Illinois Lakes Management Association (ILMA) Lake Guardian Award for his outstanding contributions to preventing the spread of AIS in Illinois waters and the Great Lakes region.

Each year, ILMA recognizes a lake professional or volunteer who has demonstrated an exceptional effort throughout Illinois to preserve the quality of the state’s lakes.

Full story at the #linkinbio.
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