Student Natural Assistant

Overview

Employer Industry: Higher Education and Environmental Management

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary of $16.00 per hour
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate students' class schedules
• Opportunity to work outdoors and gain hands-on experience in ecological restoration
• Training provided for necessary certifications, including pesticide applicator and first aid/CPR/AED
• Positive work environment that emphasizes customer relations and teamwork
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

• Support land management activities within the University of Wisconsin-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve
• Assist with vegetation management, including invasive species monitoring, mapping, and control
• Participate in planting and seeding native species and maintaining public gathering spaces
• Care for and monitor the Preserve’s trails and fire circles
• Interact positively with Preserve visitors and establish working relationships with staff and volunteers

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a commercial pesticide applicator license within 6 months
• Must possess or be willing to obtain first aid/CPR/AED certification within 6 months
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record that meets UW Risk Management standards
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks in varying weather conditions
• Knowledge of ecological restoration principles and land management practices

• Experience with regional native and non-native plant identification and weed control techniques
• Familiarity with tools and equipment used in land management
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to operate equipment such as brush mowers and utility vehicles
• Experience in record keeping and report development

#Higher Education #Environmental Management #Ecological Restoration #Student Opportunity #Diversity And Inclusion

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