Field Restoration Summer Internship: Ecology & Plant Tech

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. seeks an energetic individual for its Environmental Department in Elgin, IL, to assist with native plant identification, herbicide application, and mechanical management of wetlands, prairies, and lakes during the summer.

You will gain practical experience in native area management while contributing to outdoor habitat projects. The role offers full/part-time hours, outdoor work in variable weather, and opportunities to learn licensing procedures, with on-site

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Illinois Pesticide Applicator or Operators License required 60 days before employment (HLR assists with licensing fees).
• Experience communicating with residents or stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Work full time/part time, about 8–12 hours per day.
• Perform field work, herbicide application and mechanical control.
• Planting of live vegetation and trees, algae control, removal of trees/shrubs, litter pickup, erosion control blanket installation.
• Use power tools, trailers and motorized equipment to perform work.

Skills

Communication with residents

Team spirit

Enthusiastic attitude

Ecology background

Job description

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. seeks an energetic individual for its Environmental Department in Elgin, IL, to assist with native plant identification, herbicide application, and mechanical management of wetlands, prairies, and lakes during the summer.

You will gain practical experience in native area management while contributing to outdoor habitat projects. The role offers full/part-time hours, outdoor work in variable weather, and opportunities to learn licensing procedures, with on-site