POSITION TITLE: invasive plant tech

Hiring Organization/Employer:  Wabash River Enhancement Corporation
Application Deadline:  11/30/2026
Education Required:  Grad-student
Location:  Lafayette, IN

Description:  

 This position would work to improve ecosystems and habitats on WREC-owned property, and the properties of our community partners.  This is a 100% field job, primarily consisting of cutting and treating honeysuckle, tree of heaven, and wintercreeper. 

Compensation & Benefits:  

 $19/hour, approximately 5 hours/week
Benefits include up to $25,000 living allowance; $7,395 that can be used towards education; free gym membership; free health clinic; student loan deferment; health insurance

Responsibilities:  

• Use hand tools, electric tools, and herbicides to manage invasive plants.  
• Navigate both urban and rural properties, through thick vegetation and uneven terrain in all weather conditions.  
• Work both alone and with other technicians.
• Earn an herbicide technician certification, paid for by WREC.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Field experience
• Invasive plant experience
• Plant identification experience
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Safety-minded
• Experience working both on a team and solo
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and navigate uneven terrain
• Reliable transportation to both urban and rural properties
• Good written and oral communication skills 

How to Apply:  

 

 To apply, email resume and cover letter to watershed@wabashriver.net