The Stewardship Technician assists in restoration, operations, maintenance and management of wetlands, prairie, woodlands, visitor-use amenities and other facilities on approximately 7,800 acres of nature preserves near Lewistown, IL. The full-time (35 hours a week), short-term position pays 17.00/hour and provides opportunities to learn about plants and animals and natural areas management with an emphasis on ecological restoration including interesting, educational, and challenging outside work. Modern, clean, on-site housing is available for $70 a week; no pets.
The Stewardship Technician assists with restoration and maintenance of nature preserves and facilities including areas frequented by the visiting public. Activities include control of invasive species; timber stand improvement; maintenance of staff and public use areas and facilities; and assisting with public events and scientific research and monitoring. The Stewardship Technician maintains and operates tools and equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- May interact with visitors.
- Works under close or infrequent supervision.
- Will work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
- Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).
- Must have or obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide or pesticide application, driver’s license).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to work productively and efficiently both independently and as a member of a team.
- Training and/or experience with restoration and stewardship of natural areas.
- Coursework in biology, especially field-related subjects such as plant and animal identification and ecology.
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
This is a short-term, seasonal position that will run for 17 weeks from mid-May through mid-September, approximately May 13 - Sept. 6, 2019, with exact dates to be determined.