MFRC Forest Policy Administrator

Job Summary

The Minnesota Forestry Resources Council is seeking a Forest Policy Administrator located at its office on the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus. This is a state government position within the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis, which is subject to an annual teleworking agreement.

The Forest Policy Administrator position provides policy analysis and policy related information services to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council (MFRC). This position works closely with fellow staff and the MFRC’s appointed stakeholder representatives to administer the development and implementation of forest policy initiatives that support sustainable management, use, and protection of Minnesota’s forest resources.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analysis and reporting on sustainable forest resources topics
• Collaborate and conduct outreach on forest policy issues and topics
• Staff lead for the MFRC Policy Committee and policy liaison to MFRC stakeholder representatives
• Build strong trust-based relationships with executive branch leaders, legislators, and stakeholders
• Assist and occasionally lead information and administrative functions of the MFRC

Application Deadline: Dec. 22, 2025

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program for work/life support

Minimum education and professional experience qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in forestry, public policy, agricultural sciences, natural resources, environmental or ecological studies, political science, or a closely related field.
• 3 years of professional experience with duties such as research, analysis, communication, reporting, and policy engagement in forestry, natural resources or environmental management.
• A master’s degree in any of the above or closely related fields may substitute a year and six months of experience.
• A PhD in any of the above or closely related fields may substitute two years of experience.

Preferred education and professional experience qualifications:

• A master’s degree or PhD degree in a forestry or natural resources related field, including an emphasis on policy analysis.
• Experience in public policy related to forestry.

To apply:

1. Visit mn.gov/mmb/careers/ and click on “Search open positions.”
2. Enter job id number “90394” in the “Search Jobs” field and select the job posting.
3. On the job posting, click the “Apply for Job” button in the top right corner and follow the prompts.

For more information contact: Eric Schenck, Executive Director, Minnesota Forest Resources Council, eric.schenck@state.mn.us, 651-247-1367