RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERN: Four (4) Temporary, Full-time Positions. Pay: $9.00/hr. Dates: May-August 2016.
Location: McHenry County Conservation District, Richmond, IL or Woodstock, Illinois.
Qual: Applicants should have approximately two years of course work in ecology, biology, geography, natural resource management, earth sciences or a related conservation field; willingness to acquire Illinois herbicide operator’s license; possess a current, valid driver’s license. Driving a district vehicle is a requirement to perform the job responsibilities. Therefore, must be able to pass a work related pre-employment drug screening. WORKING CONDITIONS: Internship involves outdoor work in all weather conditions as well as indoor work, involving both light and heavy lifting (30-40 lbs). Frequent amount of time spent walking and moderate time spent sitting and standing. Requires a sighted individual (vision corrected to 20/20) to conduct restoration work and surveys, and with normal hearing (corrected to within a normal audible range) for interacting with employees and public. Possible work hazards include herbicides/pesticides operation, use of power equipment (i.e. chainsaws), and contact with nature (i.e. bees, insects/spiders, poison ivy, etc.). SCHEDULE: 12 Weeks; Mid/late May through early August; 40 hour work week Monday through Friday, usually 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CREDIT AND HOUSING: College credit is available as approved by applicant’s institution and advisor. Housing available on a first-come basis, at a cost of $50/week.
Duties: Glacial Park, north of McHenry; or Pleasant Valley Conservation Area, south of Woodstock. JOB OVERVIEW: Primary duties emphasize field implementation of restoration work in the Midwest, including but not limited to brush removal and herbiciding; exotic weed control; rare-plant monitoring; plant and fungi surveys; seed collection, processing and planting; fish and mussel surveys; and breeding bird surveys. EDUCATIONAL VALUE: Intern will gain an understanding of how and why ecological restoration is practiced in the Midwest. Regular educational presentations and field trips will allow interns to understand the history of Midwestern landscapes and the challenges facing land managers today. Furthermore, interns will have the opportunity to learn about the operations of other Conservation District departments, such as Education, Police, or Wildlife Resources. Interns may arrange to earn academic credit for their internship through their college or university.
Appl: Send Cover Letter, Resume, 3 reference and an applicant must complete an online application located at www.mccdistrict.org.
Contact: McHenry County Conservation District, Jenny Heider, HR Manager, 18410 U.S. Hwy 14, Woodstock, IL 60098. Ph: 815-338-6223, Email: jheider@mccdistrict.org, Website: www.mccdistrict.org.
Filing Date: 3/1/16.