Outdoor Natural Areas Intern - Field Stewardship

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Natural Areas Intern to support land stewardship activities at the Richmond Campus. The internship involves vegetation management, research support, and community outreach across Taylor Fork Ecological Area, Cardinal Outdoor Area, Maywoods, and Lilley Cornett Woods.

Outdoor work in rugged terrain is expected. Applicants must be enrolled at EKU and will assist Natural Areas staff with projects related to habitat, trails, and environmental education.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Enrolled at EKU

Job description

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Natural Areas Intern to support land stewardship activities at the Richmond Campus. The internship involves vegetation management, research support, and community outreach across Taylor Fork Ecological Area, Cardinal Outdoor Area, Maywoods, and Lilley Cornett Woods.

Outdoor work in rugged terrain is expected. Applicants must be enrolled at EKU and will assist Natural Areas staff with projects related to habitat, trails, and environmental education.