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North Floater Conservation Corps Crew Member
Friends Of The Forest Preserves - Chicago, IL
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The North Floater Conservation Corps Crew Member position at Friends of the Forest Preserves involves working as part of a team to remove invasive species and restore native habitats in Cook County's forest preserves. This role provides valuable skills and certifications that can lead to a long-term career in natural land management or other environmental jobs. The position requires outdoor work in various weather conditions and offers a structured schedule with opportunities for training and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Work outdoors on a team of 5 people, removing invasive species using hand and power tools.
- Conduct hands-on activities, such as seed collecting and prescription burning, to restore ecological health to forest preserves.
- Conduct tool maintenance as required.
- Participate in required training sessions.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Strong interest in learning about conservation and working outdoors.
- Must be punctual and responsible, with the ability to work with others as a team.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50 lbs.) and work outside in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
- Ability to obtain a State of Illinois Pesticide Operator License and First Aid/CPR certification within 45 days of hire (training provided).
- Ability to obtain Forest Preserves of Cook County Feller I Chainsaw Certification, Friends Chainsaw Certification, and Chicago Wilderness Prescription Burn Training Certification (training provided).
- Some flexibility in work hours, including weekend work, is required.
- Ability to meet at designated meetup locations.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working outdoors as part of a team.
- Volunteer experience.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement account with 3% match starting at 1 year of employment.
- 50% coverage of premiums for individual health and dental insurance.
- 100% coverage of premiums for short- and long-term disability.
- $100,000 of group life insurance.
- 2 weeks of paid vacation.
- 2 weeks of paid sick time.
- 11 paid holidays plus 2 additional paid days of winter break.
