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Internship Program
Back to Natives is seeking quality individuals to serve as Interns. Internship opportunities include:Accounting Intern, General Intern, Horticultural Intern(Nursery Asssitant), Landscape Design Intern, Habitat Restoration Intern, and PR/Marketing Intern. Having community service hours documented on your transcript is very beneficial when searching for employment, or seeking entrance to college or graduate school. At this time, interns are not paid. BTN is an equal opportunity employer. Interested? Fill out and return the Employment Application.
Back to Natives is
seeking to fill the following positions: |
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Part Time, Seasonal, Biologist |
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Position: |
Part-time
Biologists |
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Hours:
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Part-time, Seasonal, weekly hours will vary depending on season and funding with varied schedules and dates |
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Pay Rate: |
$10.00 - hour
(based on experience) |
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Apply by: |
email only:
info @
backtonatives.org |
Duties may
include,
but are not limited to: |
Part-time Seasonal Biologists peform biological monitoring, nest searches and field study and research in support of BTN projects. To help pay for the positon Biologists are expected to perform various other duties as assigned including but not limited to Landscape Maintenance personnel perform landscape maintenance services at several BTN clients' locations. This includes minor hand trimming locally native shrubs and sub-shrubs and dead heading of seed stalks (old flowers), hand pulling weeds, minor irrigation repair or adjustment, minor hardscape repair, sweeping and raking if needed to clear walkways. BTN makes every attempt to remove the use of gas powered landscape equipment and perform all duties by hand or with hand tools. No chemicals, fertilizers or pesticides will be used in any project. |
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Qualifications: |
College degree or equivalent experience in biology, botany, other science, or related field, experience in biological monitoring, nest searches etc. Natural
history and outdoor skills background a plus,
enthusiasm and energy. We need people who have a
genuine love for the outdoors and the ability to
share their appreciation with others. We also
need staff who are willing to communicate and be
committed to being an integral part of a small
staff that works together in a demanding job. A Thirst for knowledge and continuing their education highly desired. All staff are encouraged to continue research and publish their findings in all fields. |
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Skilled in: |
Biological research, field study, monitoring, transects, quadrats, nest searches, herpte sudies and other biological aspects of study within our natural workld, public speaking, the use of a personal computer, and
current office software applications, AutoCAD. GIS, ARCGIS and other spatial and design software knowledge a plus. |
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Ability to: |
Identify species of
flora and fauna commonly found in the region;
establish and maintain professional and
effective working relationships with teachers,
coworkers, volunteers, and the general public;
and communicate effectively both orally and in
writing in English.
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Special
Requirements: |
Must possess and
retain a valid California Class C Driver's
License and clean driving record. Must be willing and able to work
evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must
be able to work outside in a variety of weather
conditions. |
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Application
and Selection Information: |
All applicants are
required to complete and submit an
application form. Resumes will not be
accepted in lieu of an original application but
can augment that application.
If hired, all employees must undergo an annual background check and drivers record check.
Submit application via
email:
info @
backtonatives.org, Attention: Reginald I.
Durant.
or
Mail: PO BOX 6539, Irvine, CA
92612-6539 (we prefer email but realize not everyone has the appropriate software to edit application and return electronically)
For additional information, please call (949)
509-4787, or visit our website:
www.backtonatives.org
Recruitment is ongoing.
Back to Natives Restoration will review
applications. Applicants with the most pertinent
experience, education and training may be
invited for an interview. |
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Back to
Natives Restoration is an equal opportunity
employer.
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