GILL PART TIME SEASONAL Ecological Restoration Crew Member Part
Time/Seasonal Ecological Restoration Crew Member Land Stewardship, Inc.
has part time/seasonal openings for Ecological Restoration Crew Members
(ERCM) for the 2024 field season. This is an excellent opportunity for
those interested in working/exploring the fields of ecological
restoration, invasive species management, and land stewardship. We are
seeking conservation-minded people for work in a variety of natural
communities in Massachusetts. Level 1 Qualifications: No experience
necessary, just a strong desire to actively engage with the land to
promote native biodiversity. Applicants must be physically fit and be
motivated. Level 2 Qualifications: Experience in ecological restoration,
landscaping, farming, horticulture, arboriculture, forestry and/or
logging. Applicant should be familiar with core equipment such as chain
saw, brush saw, string trimmer and backpack sprayer. We encourage
students or those with an Associates or Bachelor\'s degree in a natural
resources field to apply, though forms of experiential knowledge are
valued, including local and indigenous knowledge. The ERCM will work
primarily on invasive plant management projects at sites in
Massachusetts and Vermont. Other activities may involve planting/seeding
native species, reforestation, brush/vegetation removal, mowing,
chainsaw work, and streambank stabilization. The ERCM will be
responsible for implementing targeted manual, mechanical and chemical
applications. The ERCM position involves the use of sensitive-area
herbicides along with strenuous physical labor under a variety of
challenging conditions. The ERCM will need to take the online Pesticide
Applicator License Exam Training Workshop May 15 - 17 followed by the
online pesticide exam in order to obtain a pesticide applicators license
which is a requirement for employment. LSI will pay all fees associated
with obtaining the license. Terms of Employment Position will begin in
May 2024 and end in August or be extended longer as projects allow.
Student schedules can be accommodated. Occasional overnight travel may
be required. Position requires a 20 - 30-hour commitment of time (2-3
days/week). 2 days can be accommodated as needed for someone with
another responsibility. Time off can be accommodated with advanced
notice. Further Description & Compensation Year 1 Core Crew Member The
ERCM 1 position is our entry level crew position and includes our core
training in ecological restoration techniques and context, invasive
plant identification, and techniques for managing invasive plants. Year
2 Core Crew Leader The ERCM position builds on skills, knowledge and
experience acquired the first year and takes it to the next level with
increased responsibility and accountability through engaging as a crew
leader, collecting land management data (gps/photos) and other special
projects. Specialized training topics include wetland identification,
native plant identification, and advanced invasive plant identification.
Benefits: Paid federal holidays, gear allowance, core knowledge/skills
training, mileage reimbursement, Society for Ecological Restoration
membership. Please note that health insurance is not offered as a
benefit for this position. The ERCM (Levels 1 & 2) pay scale is \$18 -
\$24.50/hr. Visit our website for more information:
www.landstewardshipinc.com LSI is an ecological restoration consulting
and contracting company based in the northern Pioneer Valley of western
Massachusetts. Our company is focused on ecological restoration,
invasive species management, natural areas management/stewardship,
wildlife habitat management, and conservation planning. LSI is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Thank you for your interest!