Ecological Reserve Land Steward I (Part-Time)

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Sick Leave

Job summary

Chico State Enterprises is seeking a part-time, non-benefitted land steward to support the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER). Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, with two full days per week required for land steward crew work.

The role combines maintenance tasks such as vegetation management, trail upkeep, and facility repairs with program duties like hosting groups, assisting with the Hunt Program, and contributing to community outreach.

Qualifications

• Experience performing duties similar to those described above.
• An understanding of the conservation of natural and open space resources.
• Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of constituents, including volunteers, student staff and interns, visitors to the reserves, and faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vegetation management on the Reserve or in surrounding communities in ecologically sensitive areas using a variety of tools.
• Perform fieldwork including invasive plant eradication, fence repair, road maintenance, and trail maintenance using a range of hand and power tools.
• Assist with prescribed burns, includes both pile and broadcast burns.
• Assist with facilities maintenance and minor repairs at visitor access sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• As requested, act as a host and facilitator for groups using the BCCER, including faculty-led field trips and research activities, student research projects, and community hikes and events (including scheduling and leading activities).
• Assist with the Hunt Program for the BCCER by posting signage, assisting with the lottery and required forms, and providing tours.
• Assist with community outreach events.

Skills

Field maintenance

Conservation awareness

Communication

Time management

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush cutters

Small equipment

Job description

Chico State Enterprises is seeking a part-time, non-benefitted land steward to support the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER). Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, with two full days per week required for land steward crew work.

The role combines maintenance tasks such as vegetation management, trail upkeep, and facility repairs with program duties like hosting groups, assisting with the Hunt Program, and contributing to community outreach.