Natural Lands Assistant jobs in United States
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St. Olaf College · 1 day ago

Natural Lands Assistant

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

Preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree in biology or environmental studies
+1 year of experience working outdoors in either natural lands management, landscaping or agriculture

Benefits

9% retirement match
Contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts
A significant tuition discount (up to a 90% reduction) at ACM, GLCA, and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children
Generous paid time off

Company

St. Olaf College

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One of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf offers an academically rigorous education with a vibrant faith tradition. A St.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mike Berthelsen, M.A.
CFO & VP for Business and Finance
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Katie Warren (Kutzler)
Chief Marketing Officer
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