Natural Areas Intern
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Job no: 497649
Work type: Student
Location: Richmond Campus
Categories: College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
Title: Natural Areas Intern
Position Type: Student
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Contact Person: Dr. David Brown
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Job Summary/Basic Functions
Natural Areas student employees function to support land stewardship activities including vegetation management, research, community outreach, or other responsibilities associated with our mission. Interns work at Taylor Fork Ecological Area, Cardinal Outdoor Area, Maywoods, and occasionally at Lilley Cornett Woods. Student employees may be involved in assisting Division of Natural Areas staff with any of the following activities:
1. Invasive plant and vegetation management
2. Trail maintenance and repair
3. Wildlife habitat management
4. Assist with environmental education or natural history research projects.
5. Work with community outreach program
This is an outdoor position working in rugged terrain and dense vegetation sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
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Minimum Qualifications
Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Job Duties:
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Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Open Until Filled: No
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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