Restoration Ecology Field Crew

JOB OVERVIEW   

Gain real life experience in the natural resources field by working alongside our skilled Ecologists! Spend the summer working outside with a team in pristine natural resource environments while expanding your knowledge in areas such as native flora and fauna, herbicide use, and ecological restoration work such as brush clearing and weed control activities. Work schedule is typically a 40-hour week Monday-Friday. 

What are we looking for? An applicant with some background in ecological restoration experience is preferred but not necessary. Additionally, in the process of obtaining a college degree with at least one-year course work in the field of biology, environmental science, or natural resources or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Driving is an essential part of the job, so for your safety and those around you, we require applicants to have a current, valid driver’s license and complete a pre-employment drug screening. Job responsibilities require regularly lifting up to 50lbs. Additionally, you must be at least 18 years of age at the time of your start date.

YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS EXERIENCE:

• Become proficient in the safe operational use of tools and equipment used in ecological restoration work such as power tools, ATV, UTV, etc.
• Through the District, obtain Herbicide Operator’s License through the State of Illinois upon hire.
• Become proficient in native flora and fauna.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: While we do not provide a formal internship program, if you need to obtain college credits through an internship we are open to further discussing with you the criteria your college is looking for in a program to determine if the District has the time and resources to fulfill those needs.

CLOSING DATE:  Until filled