Seasonal Natural Lands Assistant
Employment Type
Job (Part-time)Job Categories
Horticulture
Job Description
Join Mt. Cuba Center’s Natural Lands department in supporting ecosystem health and biodiversity through hands-on land management and ecological restoration. As a Seasonal Natural Lands Assistant, you’ll contribute to habitat restoration, invasive species management, and ecological monitoring while helping maintain Mt. Cuba Center’s natural areas.
Duties & Responsibilities
Natural Lands Restoration and Preservation: Execute invasive species control using mechanical and chemical methods, including (w/operation of bladed trimmers and hand tools & application of herbicides using backpack sprayers and other treatment methods) * Install and maintain restoration areas * Maintain infrastructure including fences, gates, signs, and equipment * Support ecological monitoring initiatives
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED required * Proficiency in operating hand and power tools, chain saws, brush chipper, manual transmission vehicles (including pick-up trucks & UTV’s)
Additional Information
Physical Requirements: strenuous physical work required * regular standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and climbing * ability to lift, push, or pull objects over 50 pounds * extended periods of outdoor work in various weather conditions
Application Instructions
https://mt-cuba-center.breezy.hr/p/b5ec0370d859-seasonal-natural-lands-assistant-APGA
Application Deadline:February 17, 2025