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.

Previous coursework in environmental sciences, biology, natural resources, forestry or related field preferred, but not required. Less than six (6) months of experience in plant identification preferred, but not required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. Beginning professionals within a related field are encouraged to apply.

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. You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of your start date.

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.

Until filled

Accrual of paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

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We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and fairness in our workforce, culture, and programming so that our work reflects and celebrates the communities we serve. We strive for an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices in service to conservation.

Further, the McHenry County Conservation District (the "District") IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related medical conditions or any other legally protected status.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/ interview process should notify the Human Resources Manager.