Intern, LREC

The Litzsinger Road Ecology Center is recruiting one intern to assist in horticulture and ecological restoration efforts of 39 acres of prairie, woodland and urban creek in St. Louis. This position is a paid entry-level internship that will require 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Requirements

• Actively works with restoration staff and volunteers to perform prairie and woodland restoration.
• Participates in native plant propagation and seed collection.
• Identifies and manages invasive plant species through use of manual, mechanical, and herbicide application.
• Assists in ecological monitoring – stream monitoring (water quality and macroinvertebrates) and vegetation monitoring.
• Data entry and database support (Excel, Access)
• Operates power equipment and hand tools.
• Interacts with volunteers and partner schools as needed.
• Meets expected attendance guidelines.
• Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
• Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.