Carleton College · 10 hours ago
Assistant to the Arboretum Manager
Northfield, MN
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.40/hr - $23.10/hrCarleton College is a private liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota, and they are seeking an Assistant to the Arboretum Manager. This seasonal position will support the restoration and management work of the Arboretum and McKnight Prairie, involving outdoor tasks such as invasive species removal and planting assistance.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
The employee will participate in the prescribed burn program, remove invasive plant species and undesirable vegetation, prepare sites for burning or planting, assist with planting and assist with plant inventory
Seed collecting, equipment repair and maintenance, supervise Arboretum student workers as needed when Arboretum Manager is unavailable
Qualification
Required
Identification of native and invasive plant species
Control of non-native or undesirable plant species
Knowledge and experience with operation of small power equipment
Knowledge and experience with herbicide application using hand application
Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels
Preferred
Experience and training in prescribed fire. Federal S130/S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire course
Supervision of an unskilled labor force
Benefits
Voluntary participation in a supplemental retirement plan
Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time
Access to our recreation center facilities
Other on-campus benefits
Company
Carleton College
Carleton College is a school in Northfield.
Founded in 1866
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
2019-02-26Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Dan Stephans
Director of Systems and Infrastructure
Kelsey Deshler
Chief Investment Officer
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