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TITLE: Prarie – River Management – FILLED
PURPOSE: Help manage and develop Chicago Botanic Garden 15-acre prairie and 22-acre river corridor natural areas.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
DEPARTMENT: Restoration Ecology
REPORTS TO: Ecologist
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree and/or experience in botany, horticulture, restoration ecology, or equivalent. Knowledge of local flora preferred but not required. A strong work ethic, good people skills, and an ability to carry our assignments with little supervision are required. Individuals must be able to work alone for long hours in the out-of-doors performing repetitive, arduous tasks under inclement conditions (heat, rain, mosquitoes, poison ivy).
Assistants are expected to be able to take and pass the State of Illinois’ General Standards Pesticide License Test and be able to carry and lift 40 pounds. Experience with Microsoft Office Excel and Word programs is desirable. A valid driver’s license is necessary with a good driving record.
References and school records required.
MINIMUM PAY: $10/hour.