WORKSITE LOCATION:                    MILLCREEK GREENWAY FOREST PRESERVE, ELBURN,                                                                             ILLINOIS   

                                                                APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES WEST OF CHICAGO

HOURS:                                                 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, MONDAY – FRIDAY, MAY INCLUDE  SOME SATURDAYS & EVENINGS

HOURLY RATE:                                   $16.00 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:               OPEN UNTIL FILLED

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the field staff with natural areas management tasks including, but not limited to exotic species management, fence construction, and seed harvesting for ongoing restoration activities.
• Assist the field staff with chemical and mechanical weed control projects.
• Assist with District-wide woody invasive species control through the use of brush saws and hand tools.
• Assist with the monitoring of freshwater mussel species.
• Participate in planting and seeding projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Must be a full-time college student or a recent graduate from an accredited school with one-year minimum course work in biology, botany, environmental science or education or related field.
• Computer skills - experience with common computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions (including exposure to allergens, heat, humidity, biting insects, and poisonous plants).
• Possess a basic knowledge of the flora of northeastern Illinois and familiarity with the characteristics of regional woodland, prairie and wetland communities. Understanding of a broad range of ecological concepts and a willingness to learn in a variety of settings.
• Experience with or a willingness to learn safe operation of gas-powered weed whips.
• Possess or be willing to acquire Illinois Pesticide Operator license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen.

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate for this position is $16.00. This position is eligible for the District’s seasonal benefits. Interested applicants may learn more about the District’s competitive compensation program and benefit plans here.