Environmental Specialist

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma • Highland Heights, KY

83d • Hybrid

About The Position

Interns work side-by-side with CER professional staff to complete environmental restoration projects within protected natural areas in northern Kentucky. Internships last for three months with the possibility of extensions up to one year. Opportunities available year-round. Internships may be part time or full time, have whole-day work days, and are one to five days per week. Training is provided and no prior environmental restoration experience is required. This internship is for new environmental professionals, entails office and fieldwork, and promotes leadership, management, and technical skill development. Field activities may include leading small invasive plant removal crews (which includes herbicide record-keeping), stream and macroinvertebrate assessments, conservation easement inspections, sediment and erosion control, and other conservation tasks. Many interns may learn to operate compact construction equipment such as Bobcat track loaders and excavators. Office activities include preparing plans and/or monitoring reports for restoration projects under the direction of CER staff, and co-presenting them to regulatory agency personnel for review and approval. Interns should be confident working with ArcPro and ArcOnline, have good organizational and technical writing skills, and be able to work well independently.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, for long hours.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work with herbicides.
• Comfort encountering poison ivy, ticks, and other natural hazards.
• Confidence working with ArcPro and ArcOnline.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Ability to work well independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete environmental restoration projects within protected natural areas.
• Lead small invasive plant removal crews, including herbicide record-keeping.
• Conduct stream and macroinvertebrate assessments.
• Perform conservation easement inspections.
• Manage sediment and erosion control.
• Operate compact construction equipment such as Bobcat track loaders and excavators.
• Prepare plans and monitoring reports for restoration projects.
• Co-present plans and reports to regulatory agency personnel for review and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed