South Floater Conservation Corps Crew Member

Friends of the Forest Preserves • South Holland, IL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Friends of the Forest Preserves seeks a crew member to join their Palos and Calumet Conservation Corps Crews. These crews work year-round to remove invasive species and restore native habitats throughout the forest preserves in Cook County. The program aims to provide valuable skills and certifications that can lead to a long-term career in natural land management or other environmental jobs.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong interest in learning about conservation and working outdoors
• Must be punctual and responsible, with the ability to work with others as a team
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50 lbs.) and work outside in inclement weather and extreme temperatures
• Ability to obtain a State of Illinois Pesticide Operator License and First Aid/CPR certification ability to secure one within 45 days of hire (training provided)
• Ability to obtain Forest Preserves of Cook County Feller I Chainsaw Certification, Friends Chainsaw Certification, and Chicago Wilderness Prescription Burn Training Certification (training provided)
• Some flexibility in work hours, including weekend work, is required
• Ability to meet at designated meetup location, 9901 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs IL and 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473

Nice To Haves

• Experience working outdoors as part of a team
• Volunteer experience

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors on a team of 5 people, removing invasive species using hand and power tools
• Conduct hands-on activities, such as seed collecting and prescription burning, to restore ecological health to forest preserves
• Conduct tool maintenance as required
• Participate in required training sessions

Benefits

• 50% cost share of health and dental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, and $100,000 of life insurance
• 403b retirement account with 3% match starting at 1 year of employment
• 2 weeks of vacation
• 2 weeks of sick time
• 11 paid holidays plus 2 additional paid days of winter break

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees