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Credentials/CertificationsMay require specific certifications for project-based workTypically requires standard qualifications for ongoing employment
Work EnvironmentTemporary, project-specific, flexible hoursPermanent, consistent schedule, benefits included
Employer UsageHired for specific projects or periodsHired for long-term employment and career growth

Contract positions are temporary roles focused on specific projects, often with flexible hours and limited benefits. Full-time employees work permanently with benefits and a stable schedule. The choice depends on your career goals and employment preferences.

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Infographic showing various Contract Position job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,851 per year, or $49.9 per hour.

Indigenous & Tribal Outreach - Contract Position

Minnesota Environmental Partnership

Duluth, MN • On-site

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Indigenous & Tribal Outreach – Contract Position

MEP is seeking an individual or organization for assistance with engaging tribal nations and Indigenous organizations to share information about a new source of federal funding for Great Lakes-related projects.

MEP is partnering with Restore American Estuaries to help host community grants information sessions in October, November and December 2026 in the western Lake Superior area, to support more Minnesota and more Indigenous groups applying for funding under the new Great Lakes Community Grants program funded under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

MEP will host one session in the Duluth area open to all interested organizations. Staff from Restore America's Estuaries will lead the actual training session. This will likely be in early November 2026.

MEP, with support from this contractor, will also arrange for direct visits about the new grant program to Indigenous communities for targeted in-person visits with staff from Restore America's Estuaries.

According to Restore American Estuaries, "the mission for the program is to foster healthy and thriving communities throughout the Great Lakes Basin. Many community-based organizations in this region may benefit from access to resources to apply, obtain, and oversee the implementation of federally funded grant projects. Through building capacity and technical assistance, the Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program will help address these challenges by supporting access to federal funding for these organizations and communities."

The deliverables MEP seeks from a contractor are:

  1. Initial outreach plan to be reviewed and approved by MEP based on the existing timeline.
  2. Contact list of at least four individuals per visit with confirmed interest for each of two outreach visits from project staff (8 contacts total)
  3. One visit for Grand Portage and Bois Forte communities, potentially in Grand Marais.
  4. One visit for Fond du Lac, Red Cliff and Bad River, potentially in Red Cliff
  5. Summary records of personal correspondence with those on contact list to support their participation in the outreach visits (e.g. "Mr. XYZ of Acme Org expressed interest in the program. He plans to attend and will bring his colleague ABC")
  6. (To be determined, based on proposals and budget) Participation in the outreach visits in person.

MEP has $3000 available for this contract. Contractor must provide their own work equipment, phone, computer, internet service and, if travel is necessary, their own vehicle.

Interested contractors should send a proposal covering the following minimum information about their qualifications:

  1. Experience working with tribal governments and/or Indigenous organizations
  2. Experience in Great Lakes community-based restoration work
  3. Contact information for one professional reference

Qualifications should be submitted to Andrew Slade at andrew@mepartnership.org. Review of applications will start Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Please direct any questions to Andrew. Phone calls welcome at 218-341-5727.

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