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Employment

Wetland Preserve Summer Intern

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Organization Overview
Little River Wetlands Project (LRWP) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit land trust founded in 1990 by a group of citizens concerned that 85% of Indiana’s wetlands have been destroyed. Our mission is to restore and protect wetlands in the watershed of the Little River, a major tributary of the Wabash River, and to provide educational opportunities that encourage good stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems. We protect over 1,324 acres in Allen and Huntington Counties in Indiana, including five wetland nature preserves and a 140-acre conservation easement on private land.


Job Duties

  • Use herbicide to control invasive plant species using backpack and power sprayers;

  • Mechanical removal of invasive species by pulling or cutting;

  • Assist with data collection;

  • Assist with native plant propagation and installation;

  • Maintain visitor amenities, including benches, boardwalks, trails;

  • Assist with directing volunteers;

  • Follow all proper safety procedures;

  • Supervised by Lead Preserve Steward and Preserves & Volunteer Steward;

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Enrolled in or recently graduated from a university bachelor program studying environmental science, natural resource management, or related subject;

  • Familiarity with Indiana’s natural communities of plants and animals is desirable;

  • Experience using outdoor tools and light power equipment, or ability to learn;

  • Ability to carry out multiple tasks in an independent and unstructured work setting;

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds;

  • Ability to hike uneven terrain for 1- 3 miles a day with up to 30 pounds on back

  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have a dependable vehicle or transportation

 

Parameters of the Wetland Preserve Intern
Position: Part-time (16-20 hours/week on average)

Seasonal (11 weeks, mid-May to mid-August)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pay Basis: $12 per hour
Working Conditions: Outdoors, uneven terrain, all weather conditions
Travel: Limited
Number of Positions: 2


Submit resume and three references to info@lrwp.org, by March 28, 2025. References, including name, relationship, phone number and email address, must be included for applications to be considered. Position will remain opened until filled.

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