Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers seasonal internships
Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County seeks applicants for 2018 summer seasonal and internships positions.
Available positions include full- and part-time positions. Internships and/or seasonal positions are available in the following specialties: naturalist, natural resources technician, horticulturist/garden, public relations, campground attendant, wildlife technician, landscape architecture/GIS, maintenance-field operations and trades.
Applicants who apply for the campground attendant must be 21 years of age or older. Applicants for other summer positions must be 18 or older. All candidates must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather, possess a valid driver's license, and able to maintain a courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
Job duties differ by position. Naturalist interns/seasonals will work with naturalist staff to plan and conduct various nature programs. Interns will assist in teaching and leading activities, and assist the staff with daily operation of the Nature Center. Hours are typically 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Natural resources technicians assist field staff with exotic species management, seed harvesting, sign posting, plant identification, data collection and ongoing restoration activities. Hours are typically 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.
Horticulturist/garden seasonals will carry out the proper pruning and horticultural practices of existing plant materials, and maintain the gardens and grounds of Fabyan Forest Preserve. Hours are typically 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.
Public relations interns will work with Community Affairs department to plan and staff special events and assist with marketing, writing, graphic design, social media and other promotional work. Hours are typically 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Campground attendants will provide information and answer questions to campers and the public on camping and the preserves. They will collect fees and operate the check-in station. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, Sunday and Saturday.
Wildlife technicians will assist with turtle surveys; participate in salamander and snake surveys; assist with ongoing bird monitoring projects; and participate in planting and seeding projects. Hours are typically 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.
Landscape Architecture/GIS interns will develop site plans, grading plans and details using AutoCAD; assist with construction bid documents; assist with field work; develop maps in ArcMap; assist with trail and preserve master planning and locate trails and preserve amenities using GPS data collection. Hours are typically 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Maintenance-field operations seasonals will help mow and maintain picnic areas, trails, parking lots and roadways; assist with maintenance and repair of buildings and structures; operate various hand and power tools, landscape and construction equipment; and general labor. Hours are limited to a 40-hour workweek and may include shift work, early mornings, weekends and holidays.
Trades intern/seasonals assist tradesman with a variety of daily tasks including building and structural maintenance and repair work, carpentry, HVAC, electrical and plumbing. Hours are typically 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
For information, see the "Employment Opportunities" section at www.kaneforest.com. All candidates must apply online at www.kaneforest.com/employment/apply.aspx.
If you have questions, call Human Resources Specialist Betsy Scaletta at (630) 208-8662 or email hrforest@kaneforest.com. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.