Intern, LREC

Missouri Botanical Garden•Ladue, MO

About The Position

The Litzsinger Road Ecology Center (LREC) is an outdoor facility associated with the Missouri Botanical Garden that is dedicated to ecological education, research and restoration in the heart of metropolitan St. Louis. Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, located in Ladue, Missouri, is committed to partnering with students and educators in realizing local and national education objectives through the investigation and restoration of local ecosystems. The Litzsinger Road Ecology Center is recruiting one intern to assist in horticulture and ecological restoration efforts of 39 acres of prairie, woodland and urban creek in St. Louis. This position is a paid entry-level internship that will require 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Requirements

Strong interest in outdoors, ecology, natural history and restoration.
Ability to work with diverse audiences including children of all ages, volunteers and adults.
Adherence to all health and safety guidelines.
High school diploma or equivalent with an interest in biology, natural resource management, environmental studies, horticulture, or related field.
An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written).
H.S. basic math aptitude; requires proficient ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and decimals, etc.
Requires ability to exercise judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel and Word) or similar software packages on a PC or MAC.
Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
Must have and maintain valid Driver’s license.
Ability to walk up to three miles on uneven terrain and on and off trails.
May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb ladders, etc.).
Able to lift up to (60) pounds (i.e., load, unload and move supplies and equipment).
Must be able to work in high heat/humidity.
Ability to stand and move about entire facility for extended periods of time - 80% or more of the workday is standing on feet (e.g., extensive standing, walking, reaching and stooping).
Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing)

Responsibilities

Actively works with restoration staff and volunteers to perform prairie and woodland restoration.
Participates in native plant propagation and seed collection.
Identifies and manages invasive plant species through use of manual, mechanical, and herbicide application.
Assists in ecological monitoring – stream monitoring (water quality and macroinvertebrates) and vegetation monitoring.
Data entry and database support (Excel, Access)
Operates power equipment and hand tools.
Interacts with volunteers and partner schools as needed.
Meets expected attendance guidelines.
Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.