What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ecological Restoration Intern position at Village of Glenview?
DESCRIPTION:
The Village of Glenview is seeking a temporary summer ecological restoration intern. The Village of Glenviews internship program is geared toward college students seeking to supplement their academic training, and expand their professional knowledge and skills in the ecological restoration and management field, and will provide the student with real-world experience.
The primary purpose of this position is to enhance the success of several award-winning terrestrial natural area restorations in Glenview, including: naturalized rights-of-way, North Navy Ditch, Baxter Property, the Techny Basin and Lot 16, and the banks of the North Branch of the Chicago River, through monitoring and controlling invasive plant species. Urban forestry duties include assisting in the Villages tree planting incentive program and other programs related to the Urban Forest Management Plan, administering permits under the Tree Preservation Ordinance, and assisting with maintenance of traditional landscaping in public areas. Assist with public outreach projects. Other similar duties and projects as assigned. The position reports directly to the Villages Natural Resources Manager.
Essential functions of the position include:
Monitoring: Conduct daily inspections of Village trees, landscaped areas and natural area restorations. Identify invasive species problem areas and report them to the Natural Resources Manager.
Planning: Consult with Natural Resources Manager to flexibly prioritize areas and species most in need of control and to determine appropriate means of control. Participate in local and regional planning groups focused on natural areas.
Invasive Species Control: Implement invasive species control plans using such methods as spot spraying, wicking, or painting with appropriate herbicides, hand pulling, cutting, or girdling woody and herbaceous invasive plants. Among the invasive species likely to be controlled are teasel, sweet clover, bull and Canada thistles, purple loosestrife, and buckthorn.
Public Outreach: Represent the Village at tours, events, public meetings, and other opportunities to interact with residents and visitors and explain our natural resources policies and programs. Assist in outreach related to the Plan for Nature, Heritage Tree program, Rain Garden cost-share program, tree planting incentive program, and buckthorn removal incentive program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have education or experience in ecological restoration and management, urban forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or other closely related field. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license.
Must become licensed as an Illinois herbicide operator within two weeks of start date (the Village of Glenview will supply training materials and make arrangements for testing).
Must be willing to learn the identification and biology of about a dozen invasive plants, responsibly apply herbicides and to engage in outdoor manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Receiving an internship offer is contingent upon the candidates successful completion of a background and driving record check, and medical and drug screening.
SALARY/HOW TO APPLY:
Hourly Rate: $16-19 per/hour with no benefits.
This position is for 37.5 hours per week (8:30 am 4:30 pm) May 2025 through August 2025 (exact dates can be flexible with the candidates school schedule).
To apply, click on "Start your application", attach your cover letter and resume, and complete the application in its entirety. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. To be considered in the first round, please apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024. Emailed, mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications will be declined. For more information about the Village of Glenview, please visit our website at www.glenview.il.us
Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to contact the Human Resources Division at 847-904-4370.
THE VILLAGE OF GLENVIEW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $16 - $19
