James Madison University · 1 month ago
Natural Resource Technician Summer 2026 - IE
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$19/hr - $19/hrJames Madison University (JMU) is a vibrant, welcoming community dedicated to supporting students and employees. They are seeking a summer-only Natural Resource Technician to assist with stormwater and sustainability-related projects, focusing on managing campus natural areas and promoting environmental education programs.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintain campus pollinator garden spaces:
Weed garden beds and mulched areas between beds
Water the garden areas regularly and plant native pollinator-friendly plants
Create plant labels and design the garden beds to promote pollinator use
Organize volunteer days to assist with maintenance needs
Participate in community outreach and tabling events to promote the University’s Bee Campus and Tree Campus programs
Assist with environmental education for field trips and summer youth camps as needed
Map invasive plant species in natural areas and riparian buffer areas
Collect plant and animal population data in the natural areas on campus
Clean up trash in campus streams
Assist with data collection for the EJC Arboretum’s tree inventory map
Assist FM staff with additional projects related to stormwater or sustainability as needed
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of native plant species and identification of common invasive plant species
Ability to work independently and for long periods of time outside in various weather conditions
Experience working with different audiences in education programs, field trips, classrooms, outreach, and tabling events
Must have experience using common hand tools such as trowels, shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows
Must be able to follow verbal instructions, be able to navigate uneven terrain, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time
Possess basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Be in good disciplinary AND academic standing with James Madison University
Applicants must be undergraduate degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduates), and not studying abroad during the summer semester 2026
Benefits
A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
Company
James Madison University
James Madison University offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student.
Founded in 1908Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Johnny Ginnity, SES, FACHE
University Lecturer--CEO
Caroline Shelly
Co-founder and President of SMAD Club
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