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Land Stewardship Intern

Blandford Nature Center
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Land Stewardship Intern
Seasonal
Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, MI US

Pay: $14.50 Hourly
 

Position Summary:
The Land Stewardship Intern will assist with various projects, including general grounds and maintenance support. This includes habitat maintenance, restoration projects, trail maintenance, and leading volunteer groups. Working hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. The internship period runs for 13 weeks, May through August of 2026.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Survey for invasive plants and tree diseases
  • Removal of invasive plants using manual methods and herbicide application
  • Assist with habitat restoration projects.
  • Trail maintenance, including mowing of trails
  • Maintain landscaped areas and native plant gardens

Required Qualifications:

  • Two years of college-level courses or equivalent experience. Primary interest areas could include environmental science, natural science, biology, natural resource management, parks and recreation management or related field.
  • Excellent judgement, reliability, flexibility, independence, energy, and the ability to demonstrate positive role modeling, attitude, and behavior.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with all staff, volunteers, and visitors.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicators License

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Classwork or experience in botany or plant science
  • Experience in landscaping, garden maintenance, or invasive plant control

Physical Responsibilities:

  • While performing the essential responsibilities of this job, the Land Stewardship Intern is regularly required to walk, stand, reach, push, pull and bend for extended periods of time. 
  • The Land Stewardship Intern must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and must also be able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions; including extreme temperatures and maneuver over wet, brushy, muddy and steep off-trail surfaces.
     

To Apply:
Please visit blandfordnaturecenter.org/employment-opportunities/ and click on the “Apply” button to complete your application.


***REQUIRED***

  • Submit cover letter and resume as one (1) document when prompted to upload your application
  • List three (3) PROFESSIONAL references and NOT personal references

Interviews will begin as qualified application packages are received.