Seasonal Stewardship Technician

Organization:	Lake County (IN) Parks and Recreation / Gibson Woods Nature Preserve [more info]
Salary:	$13/hr
Duties and Responsibilities:	Maintaining and preserving natural areas, including controlling exotic invasive species. Maintains tools and equipment, helps monitor wildlife, conducts preserve maintenance, learns how to identify native and non-native species and assists in preparing sites for prescribed burns.
Qualifications:	Minimum - High school diploma and 6 months of related experience or education in science related field. - Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. Brush cutter, loppers, handsaws etc.). - Valid driver’s license. - Must be able to obtain herbicide applicator’s license. - Experience performing physical work
Teen Opportunity:	No
How to Apply:	lakecountyparks.com , upload resume please on application OR- email andem@lakecountyparks.com
Address:	Gibson Woods Nature Preserve 6201 Parrish Ave Hammond, IN 46323
Categories:	Parks/Outdoor Recreation
Type:	Paid Internship
Timeframe:	Seasonal
Contact:	Ande Moore HR Manager  (219)945-0452 andem@lakecountyparks.com