Natural Areas Intern

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Natural Areas Intern to support land stewardship across multiple outdoor sites. The role involves fieldwork in rugged terrain and variable weather, contributing to vegetation management, trails, and habitat projects.

The position requires enrollment at EKU, with no visa sponsorship available, and offers hands-on experience in natural areas management on campus properties.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Sponsorship for visa not available.
• Outdoor position in rugged terrain and variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Invasive plant and vegetation management.
• Trail maintenance and repair.
• Wildlife habitat management.
• Assist with environmental education or natural history research projects.
• Assist with community outreach program.

Skills

Outdoor work

Vegetation management

Trail maintenance

Community outreach

Environmental education

Education

Enrolled at EKU

Tools

None

Job description

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:

• Invasive plant and vegetation management
• Trail maintenance and repair
• Wildlife habitat management
• Assist with environmental education or natural history research projects.
• 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.

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.

Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time