Natural Resources Intern

Join our team as a Natural Resources Intern! At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. 

Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers and friends.

The Natural Resources intern will assist with the collection of biological data and ecosystem monitoring. Provide assistance with Invasive plant removal and restoration of habitats. The Natural Resources intern will work 35 hours/week for 15 weeks and is required to work variety of evenings, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the collection of  biological data and ecosystem monitoring , environmental topics.
• Assists in creating/maintaining documents as required.
• Represents Great Parks in a positive manner; provides general park information and answers inquiries as needed.
• Provides assistance with programs, special events and other tasks as assigned by the Natural Resources Manager.
• Performs job duties in accordance with Great Parks of Hamilton County’s policies, procedures and performance expectations.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with community members, corporate partners, employees and volunteers.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required.  
• Assists In the removal of Invasive species, builds garden beds, plants seeds, plants trees, etc.
• Performs other job duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  A desire to learn about the natural/cultural history in our region.  

• An example of an acceptable qualification is: enrollment in a 2- to 4-year college or university program in biology, natural resources management, environmental studies, or similar. 
• 18 years of age, enrolled in and working towards a college degree, and demonstrable skill in maintaining good public relations and experience working in teams. Field work experience is a plus.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

License of Certification Requirements

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.