Parks and Open Space - Weed Management Intern (82240)

TOWN OF ERIE • Erie, CO

1d • $25 - $25

About The Position

Do you have a deep appreciation for our natural resources and wish you had a way to help contribute to the preservation of our open space? You've found the right internship! Our Weed Management Intern will assist with weed control and other natural resources management activities. The intent of this internship is to provide experience in the practical use and knowledge of noxious weed management, herbicide use, integrated pest management strategies, native grassland restoration, and other services directly related to natural resource and public open space management. This is a summer internship and anticipated start date is mid-May. Want to see some of the faces who help make our department a success? View our Parks and Recreation Department Culture video by clicking here. -- Must be 18 years or older to work in the Parks & Open Space Division -- Starting Rate: $25.00/hour Posting Dates: 1/30/2026 – 2/22/2026 All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the posting closes. Accommodations If you require reasonable accommodations to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at [email protected] and [email protected]. Please review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our Job Description page here. Anticipated Work Schedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday shifts) 40 hours per week with some nights and weekends as needed. Supervision Exercised: None

Requirements

• Obtained or in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Forestry, Parks Management, or a closely related field, or a minimum of 3-6 months related on-the-job experience in the field of natural resource management OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required

Nice To Haves

• ESRI certification or previous ArcGIS coursework preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs open space vegetation management operations including mowing, trimming, pruning, removing, seeding, cultivating, planting, monitoring, and using herbicides
• Applies pesticides, most notably herbicides, in accordance with prescribed guidelines and maintains usage records
• Conducts mapping of vegetation utilizing GIS technology
• Performs work related to restoration projects such as native seed collection, ripping, tilling, discing, drill seeding, adding soil amendments, mitigation work, and wildlife enhancements
• Operates tractors, mowers, backhoes, loaders, mini excavators, skid steers, seed drills, dump trucks, utility trailers, water trailers, ATVs, UTVs, chippers, chemical sprayers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, and other various hand and power tools
• Utilizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies in accordance with Town policies
• Performs data entry and prepares necessary records including maintenance logs, herbicide use records, and safety inspections
• Prepares data reports, including maps of work sites using GIS technology
• Assist with special events or projects on behalf of the Department or Town
• Perform related work as required and assigned

Benefits

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
• Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree