Natural Areas Intern

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Key Responsibilities

1. Invasive plant and vegetation management2. Trail maintenance and repair3. Wildlife habitat management4. Assist with environmental education or natural history research projects.5.

Requirements Summary

Must be enrolled at EKU. Preferred Qualifications: Job Duties: Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Title: Natural Areas Intern

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Contact Person: Dr. David Brown

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Natural Areas student employees function to support land stewardship activities including vegetation management, research, community outreach, or other responsibilities associated with our mission. Interns work at Taylor Fork Ecological Area, Cardinal Outdoor Area, Maywoods, and occasionally at Lilley Cornett Woods. Student employees may be involved in assisting Division of Natural Areas staff with any of the following activities:


1. Invasive plant and vegetation management
2. Trail maintenance and repair
3. Wildlife habitat management
4. Assist with environmental education or natural history research projects.
5. Work with community outreach program
This is an outdoor position working in rugged terrain and dense vegetation sometimes in inclement weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Job Duties:

 

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Richmond Campus
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

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September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026

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Natural Areas Intern