Stream Restoration Project Intern

***We do not check Handshake for applications. You must email your resume and cover letter to cer@nku.edu.

Job description

Interns working under the direction of NKU Center for Environmental Restoration staff will assist with undertaking stream restoration projects.  Most interns work outdoors to restore and improve streams and riparian areas. Some interns may participate in planning, monitoring, and reporting. Individuals may work at projects near NKU or in Carlisle, Kentucky. 

Opportunities to advance in pay based upon increasing skills and responsibilities. 

This role is available full or part time to undergraduates from NKU or graduates with a bachelor's degree from any university. Internships last for a period of three months with the possibility of three-month extensions up to a total of one year.

Requirements:

-ability to lift 50lbs

-ability to work outside in all weather conditions

-have reliable transportation

-willing to work with herbicides

*We are always accepting applications, ignore the estimated start/end dates on Handshake

**When we receive an application, we will always reach out to the applicant. If you haven’t heard from us – email your application again. 

Focus Areas

Forest Stewardship

Habitat Restoration

Wetland Restoration

Erosion Control

Invasive Species Removal

Stream Restoration

Construction

Native plantings

Equipment Operation (compact excavator, skid steer)

Tool/Safety Maintenance 

Natural Resource Management

Environmental Conservation

Biodiversity Protection and Restoration

Forestry

Soil and Water Conservation

Environmental Research

Herbicide Applications

Biology

Botany

Geology