Restoration Technician in Franklin Grove

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The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Restoration Technicians will help manage and restore tallgrass prairie at Nachusa Grasslands, a 4,000 acre preserve near Dixon, IL. Technicians will work together on a crew to remove invasive species and hand-collect native seeds. Seeds are used to restore agricultural lands back to high diversity prairie, wetlands, and savanna on site annually. These are great opportunities to learn about plants and animals and natural areas management with an emphasis on ecological restoration. Interesting, educational, and challenging outside work at a dynamic restoration project. This is an exceptional entry level position to learn what it really takes to do natural areas management and restoration. Full-time job, short term position. $9.00/hr. Includes nice clean on-site housing (one technician per room), high speed internet available at Headquarters; no pets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Invasive species removal.
• Hand-harvest native seeds.
• Maintain bison fence and buildings.
• Set up for events for visitors and members.
• Repair and maintain equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• May interact with visitors.
• Works and interacts with volunteer stewards.
• Works under close or infrequent supervision.
• Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and 6 months of related experience
• Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, herbicide sprayer, etc).
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide application, and driver’s license).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Course work in ecology or experience with natural areas restoration.
• Ability to follow instructions from colleagues.
• Ability to work and live in a team environment.

HOW TO APPLY

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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Title: Restoration Technician

Location: Illinois

Job ID: 44471

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Full-Time