Part-Time Environmental Land Manager

City Of Elkhart – Job Description

DEPARTMENT

Elkhart Environmental Center

POSITION

Part-Time Environmental Land Manager

DIVISION

Elkhart Environmental Center

STATUS

Part-time

CATEGORY

Hourly, $19

FLSA

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Environmental Center Director

DATE

2025

Job Summary

The Environmental Land Manager will lead the maintenance, restoration, stewardship, and improvement of the remediated 66-acre site. Tasks will include maintaining trails, gardens, and habitats to restore native species; removal of invasive species (including manual and chemical methods); construction and maintenance of structures (such as bridges, boardwalks, piers, etc.); maintenance of equipment; etc. This position also assist EEC staff as needed for outreach, educational programming, and volunteer and event management.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and maintain land management plan for site (managing multiple types of ecosystems and prioritizing native species)
• Maintain and enhance trail system
• Manage restoration of site through invasive species removal, addition and maintenance of structures, building maintenance, and other upkeep as needed.
• Maintain and clean equipment as needed
• Manage volunteers on occasion with outdoor work while educating about human impacts on the environment.
• Assist with multiple programs, events, and community outreach as needed for audiences of diverse sizes, ages, and backgrounds
  
  

PERSONAL WORK TRAITS

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Creative thinking in presenting environmental education information.
• Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to complete assigned projects.
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education And Experience

• A degree in natural resources management or similar subject is helpful but not required
• Experience in/knowledge of land management of various ecosystems (wetlands, prairies, etc.), invasive species, and native plants
• Knowledge and experience working with equipment/herbicide
• Valid driver’s license is required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work independently and on a team to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate, and work effectively with City employees and departments, the public, and volunteers.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Comfortable working with (or learning to work with) power tools and large equipment
  
  

Physical, Mental, And Visual Skills

• Ability to read, write, interpret, and verbally give or demonstrate work instructions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  
  

Ability to prioritize the workload.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed approximately up to 29 hours per week, on a flexible schedule (max 1508 hours per year)
• Employee is required to work in a variety of inside and outside situations and conditions.
• Occasional evening and weekend work activities may be required.
  
  

Post Offer Testing Requirements

• The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
• Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.
  
  

POLICY STATEMENT

• The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
• This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.