Under the supervision of the Nachusa Grasslands Project Director and Restoration Ecologist, Restoration Technicians are needed for prairie and savanna management and restoration at Nachusa Grasslands, a 3,100 acre preserve near Dixon, IL. Technicians will work on a crew to hand-collect native seeds. We hand harvest seed to restore degraded agricultural lands to high diversity prairie, wetlands, and savanna on site. These are great opportunities to learn about plants and animals, and natural areas management with an emphasis on ecological restoration. There are many other tasks such as fence building, fence removal, maintaining and cleaning buildings, setting up for events for visitors and members, running errands, and repairing equipment. Applicants should be able to work well with groups of people in the field. Course work in ecology or experience with natural area restoration is a plus. A bachelor degree is preferred. Interesting, educational, and challenging outside work at a dynamic restoration project. This is a great way to learn what it really takes to do natural areas management and restoration. This is a full-time job, short term position. $9.00 / Hour. Includes nice clean on-site housing, no pets.
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