Parks and Open Space - Weed Management Intern (82240)

Do you have a deep appreciation for our natural resources and wish you had a way to help contribute to the preservation of our open space? You've found the right internship!

Our Weed Management Intern will assist with weed control and other natural resources management activities. The intent of this internship is to provide experience in the practical use and knowledge of noxious weed management, herbicide use, integrated pest management strategies, native grassland restoration, and other services directly related to natural resource and public open space management.

• This is a summer internship and anticipated start date is mid-May.
  
  

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• Must be 18 years or older to work in the Parks & Open Space Division --
  
  

Starting Rate: $25.00/hour

Posting Dates: 4/3/2026 – 4/17/2026

• All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the posting closes.
  
  

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.

Please review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our Job Description page here.

Anticipated Work Schedule

• Full-time (Monday-Friday shifts) 40 hours per week with some nights and weekends as needed.
  
  

Supervision Exercised

• None
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs open space vegetation management operations including mowing, trimming, pruning, removing, seeding, cultivating, planting, monitoring, and using herbicides
• Applies pesticides, most notably herbicides, in accordance with prescribed guidelines and maintains usage records
• Conducts mapping of vegetation utilizing GIS technology
• Performs work related to restoration projects such as native seed collection, ripping, tilling, discing, drill seeding, adding soil amendments, mitigation work, and wildlife enhancements
• Operates tractors, mowers, backhoes, loaders, mini excavators, skid steers, seed drills, dump trucks, utility trailers, water trailers, ATVs, UTVs, chippers, chemical sprayers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, and other various hand and power tools
• Utilizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies in accordance with Town policies
  
  

Administrative Duties

• Performs data entry and prepares necessary records including maintenance logs, herbicide use records, and safety inspections
• Prepares data reports, including maps of work sites using GIS technology
  
  

Other/Miscellaneous

• Assist with special events or projects on behalf of the Department or Town
• Perform related work as required and assigned
  
  

Qualifications And Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Obtained or in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Forestry, Parks Management, or a closely related field, or a minimum of 3-6 months related on-the-job experience in the field of natural resource management
• OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required
• ESRI certification or previous ArcGIS coursework preferred
  
  

Pre-employment Screenings Include

Background checks to include:

• National and County Criminal Scan
• Sex-Offender Registry check
• Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
  
  

Benefits

All Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
• Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
  
  

Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
  
  

EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.