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• STEWARDS

  by Joanna ErenbergAug 7, 2019 11:45 am2  Views

  RED STEM NATIVE LANDSCAPES, INC is hiring stewards to care for its native plant landscapes.   Candidates must have at least one year working with native plants in the Midwest and at least two years of experience caring for plants.  Stewards must have strong attention to detail, ability to work independently and in teams, ability to interact with clients and represent Red Stem to the public.  Stewards work outdoors maintaining a variety of native plant gardens throughout the Chicago area and need to be able to: identify common native plants, weed, plant, mulch and lift 50 lbs.  Ability to drive a pick-up truck preferred but not necessary.  This is a part-time (20 Hours per week) seasonal position through the end of October, 2019.  Full-time positions will be available April, 2020.  Pay is $16 - $18/HR depending on experience.   www.redstemlandscapes.com

  CONTACT:

  Carolina Escrich

  773 454 4800

  Carolina@redstemlandscapes.com

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• Research Assistant I (2 positions), The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL)

  by Piper HodsonAug 6, 2019 9:00 am4  Views

  The Morton Arboretum is seeking candidates for two full-time Research Assistant I positions (one in Forest Ecology and one in Tree Conservation Biology).  Research Assistants participate in laboratory and/or field operations for research programs in the Center for Tree Science, a global hub of research and expertise focused entirely on trees. Research Assistants at The Morton Arboretum are involved in all aspects of research: designing studies, planning and executing laboratory and field work, utilizing a variety of scientific instruments, assisting with lab management, testing protocols, training volunteers, organizing data, performing analysis, reading scientific literature, interpreting results, and editing manuscripts.  The Morton Arboretum strongly emphasizes professional development.  There will be opportunities to collaborate on scientific publications, present research at scientific meetings, and build new skills. No application deadline is specified, but a start date of early Fall 2019 is preferred. See full article for more details on the positions and how to apply.

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  NRES Summer Field Day, Saturday June 29th

  by Piper HodsonJun 14, 2019 1:45 pm83  Views

  Saturday, June 29th, NRES volunteers and prospective students will participate in stewardship activities at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine, Cook County's oldest preserve (http://fpdcc.com/deer-grove/). Read the full article for details.

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  Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), USDA APHIS (Peoria, IL) due 6/3

  by Piper HodsonMay 29, 2019 10:30 am3  Views

  The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service is hiring a Biological Science Technician (Wildife) to be located in  the Peoria, IL area. This is a full time  term appointment (initial appointment not to exceed 13 months but may be extended up to 4 years).

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  Three positions, Savanna Institute (varies) due July 1st

  by Piper HodsonMay 21, 2019 10:15 am19  Views

  The Savanna Institute, based in Madison, WI and Urbana, IL, works with farmers, scientists, and other stakeholders to develop perennial food and fodder crops within multifunctional systems grounded in ecology and inspired by the savanna biome. Current open positions:

  • Associate Director (Madison, WI or nearby)
  • Tree Crop Development Lead (Work-from-home, flexible location within Midwest. Occasional reimbursed travel.)
  • Communication Specialist (Work-from-home, flexible location within Midwest. Occasional reimbursed travel.)

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  2 Summer Supervisor Positions, Urbana Park District (Urbana, IL) apply ASAP

  by Piper HodsonMay 9, 2019 2:15 pm1 View

  The Urbana Park District Environmental Education Coordinator is still seeking two supervisor roles for teen programming this summer:

  • Camp FRESH Supervisor https://www.applitrack.com/urbanaparks/onlineapp/1BrowseFile.aspx?id=4242
  • Junior Counselor/Counselor in Training Supervisor https://www.applitrack.com/urbanaparks/onlineapp/1BrowseFile.aspx?id=4243

  Both positions require applicants to be at least 21 years of age. Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/urbanaparks/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Day+Camp.

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  Restoration Specialist, The Wetlands Initiative (Hennepin, IL) Due 5/10

  by Maddy GatesMay 8, 2019 1:15 pm21  Views

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  Part Time Nature Programs Facilitator, Hickory Knolls Discovery Center (St. Charles, IL)

  by Maddy GatesMay 6, 2019 1:15 pm21  Views

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  Coordinator - Supply Chains, NEPCon (Midwest) Due 5/15

  by Maddy GatesMay 3, 2019 3:45 pm15  Views

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  Environmental Inspector - Forestry, Business and Neighborhood Services (Indianapolis, IN) Due 5/14

  by Maddy GatesMay 3, 2019 3:15 pm10  Views

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