What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seed Harvesting Crew Member position at Northern Ecological Services?
Seed Harvesting Crew Member
Northern Ecological Services is a full-service ecological restoration and land management company based in Esko, MN.
Our seed crew hand picks seed from grasses, sedges, and wildflowers that are native to the area. Work locations vary and include wide open fields, woods, stream edges, and wetlands. We process the seed by hand using screens and small machinery. The seed is sold to local companies and used on our native landscaping and restoration projects.
Job responsibilities include:
· Native and invasive plant identification with instruction
· Harvesting with scissors or gloves quickly and safely
· Hiking through woods, wetlands, and difficult terrain while carrying supplies
· Cleaning equipment and storage space regularly
· Processing seed over screens and with small machinery
· Weighing, drying, and keeping record of species harvested
· Driving company vehicles
The ability to work as a team and independently with minimal supervision is important. Work involves repetitive motion, heavy lifting, and working on difficult terrain in and near water. Our job sites are woods and wetlands where bees, ticks, and mosquitoes are abundant. Harvesting is weather dependent but be aware that we still work outdoors in adverse conditions.
We’re looking for self-motivated individuals who enjoy the outdoors to join our crew this summer. Typical work hours during the peak of the season are 7:30am-5pm Monday-Friday. As a seasonal position, work is expected to begin in June and run the duration of the harvest season, typically late fall.
Starting hourly wage is $16- $17/hour DOE.
Experience or education in plant identification, natural resources or ecology is preferred, but not required.
Please send us your resume and a short cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you are interested in the position.
Northern Ecological Services
www.necoservices.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17