The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) is a non-profit land conservation organization focused on the conservation and stewardship of Lincoln’s open spaces. LLCT values the contributions made by all their employees and believe that workforce diversity strengthens performance, integrity, trust, partnerships, and the protection of all to better serve our staff, boards, committees, community, and guests.

Specific Responsibilities and Tasks:
LLCT is hiring one Pollinator Field Assistant to support the management of LLCT’s six pollinator gardens. Four of the gardens are roadside “pocket” gardens. The other two gardens are large meadows. The gardens support pollinator habitat restoration efforts, improve habitat connectivity, and serve as community/educational outreach tools. The Pollinator Field Assistant will be responsible for upkeep of the six gardens. Specific tasks may include planting,
watering and refilling water barrels, weeding and invasive species removal, mowing paths and weed whacking around planted areas, minor fence/sign repair, with other tasks as assigned. LLCT expects the field assistant will spend 1-2hrs per week at each of the smaller gardens, with the remaining hours spent at the two larger sites.

Qualifications:

• Current study of or interest in natural sciences or land management preferred.
• Experience operating landscaping power equipment as well as other basic hand and power tools preferred
• Experience or willingness to learn basic plant identification required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Comfort and enthusiasm for engaging children and adults in educational activities
Applicants must be comfortable working long hours outdoors, independently. Applicants should be aware of potential
risks such as poison ivy, ticks, and thorny plants. We are looking for a safety-sensitive individual with a strong work ethic
and a positive attitude. Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.

Time Frame and Compensation:
The position runs 24-32 hours/week through the summer, typically late May/ early June through August. Core hours are
Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-4pm with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break. Compensation is $18/hr.