Seasonal Natural Areas Worker

Do you enjoy hands-on outdoor work and protecting natural spaces? As a Natural Areas Worker - Seasonal, you’ll play a key role in preserving and restoring the Champaign Park District’s prairies, woodlands, and other natural areas.

Requirements

• Assist with the establishment, maintenance, and restoration of natural areas
• Monitor, identify, and control invasive species
• Participate in prescribed burns as part of a trained burn crew
• Collect, clean, and process native seeds for restoration projects
• Safely operate and maintain vehicles, power equipment, and hand tools
• Handle, mix, and apply herbicides and pesticides in compliance with safety regulations
• Observe and report maintenance needs, hazards, or ordinance violations
• Communicate work progress and issues with supervisors
• Interact professionally with staff and the public
• Perform physically demanding outdoor work in varied terrain and weather
• Support and assist with training seasonal staff when assigned
• Follow all Park District safety, confidentiality, and equal opportunity policies

Benefits

• Paid training required for the role
• Access to professional development and safety certifications
• A supportive team environment focused on learning and collaboration