Primary responsibilities:
• Conducts monitoring and maintenance activities on a wide variety of ecosystems,
including shorelands, wetlands, prairies, and woodlands
• Monitors and assesses sites to determine appropriate vegetation management
approaches
• Implements management protocols and safely operates various types of
equipment, including brush saws, weed whips, chainsaws, sprayers, ATVs, etc.
• Manages, leads, and mentors intern work crews
• Sets scheduling with the maintenance supervisor and assists with recordkeeping
• Interacts with clients and represents the company in a professional manner
• Manages data and updates client project files
• Effectively manages field equipment and keeps tools in proper working order
Other duties:
• Represents Natural Shore at local trade shows and professional forums
• Assists with researching and writing content for our popular newsletter
• Assists with social marketing (website, Facebook, and Instagram)
• Gives presentations to homeowners and at professional meetings
• Collects and processes native seed
• Assists with nursery operations including transplanting and general organization
• Assists the Installation Crew Leader with ecological restoration projects
Qualifications:
• At least two years of natural resources fieldwork with competent native and
invasive plant identification skills
• Efficiently performs all management tasks in the field which requires strenuous
physical activity for prolonged periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, such as heat, rain and cold, and
can tolerate biting and stinging insects
• Excellent communication skills and proficient at supervising field crews
• Highly motivated and eager to work in a team environment
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License
• Ability to load and haul trailers and machinery
• Experience with mixing and applying herbicides and able to obtain Commercial
Pesticide Applicator (Categories A & J) license within 30 days of hire
What sets us apart:
• We inspire and support our staff to take part in continuing education that will
further develop their ecology and leadership skills
• We offer a plant identification training program, led by senior staff
• With career advancement in mind, we urge employees to take on special projects
that hone individualized skills
• Joining professional societies is encouraged and fully supported
• We work hard but also play hard, offering staff social events to build a strong
team and foster open communication among staff
Compensation:
• Base pay of $43,000 – and can be adjusted based on your experience
• End of year bonus, usually 1-5% of your salary (hard work is rewarded)
• Quality Health Insurance Plan – Company pays 50% monthly premium within
plan -Health Partners
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 401K - Retirement fund – 4% company match
• 40-50 hours per week with seasonal work schedule adjustments
Please send a cover letter explaining why this specific position and our company are of
interest to you, along with a resume to job@naturalshore.com. We will review your
qualifications, and then contact suitable applicants for an interview.
Company information can be found here: https://www.naturalshore.com