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St. Olaf College · 1 day ago

Natural Lands Assistant

Northfield, MN

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.50/hr - $21.50/hr

1+ years exp

St. Olaf College is a residential liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota, and they are seeking a Natural Lands Assistant. The role involves ecosystem restoration, educational outreach, and supervising student naturalists while supporting the college's commitment to diversity and community engagement.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Ecosystem Restoration and Habit Management

Invasion species control using mechanical and chemical treatments

Serve as line boss on controlled burns, including preparation of burn breaks

Plant trees

Collect long term monitoring data and establish new monitoring plots

Help with STOGROW farm as needed

Participate in restoration activities through seed collection, sowing, and planting

Organize nature walks and other outreach activities with the student naturalists

Train student naturalists

Assist faculty with incorporating the natural lands in their teaching

Update Natural Lands Google Drive and website

Give tours of the natural lands for outside groups

Provide natural history training

Attend meetings

Supervise student Lands Tech work crews in coordination with Lands Manager

Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community

Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Ecosystem RestorationInvasive Species ControlBiology DegreeEnvironmental Studies DegreeSupervisory SkillsTraining SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkOrganizational Skills

Required

Education: St. Olaf college graduate; maintain a valid driver's license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record