Urban Naturalist – Seasonal Part-Time
Pay: $17/hour
Location: Indianapolis, IN
About the Role:
Join Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) as an Urban Naturalist and gain hands-on experience in environmental restoration, native landscaping, and community engagement. This seasonal, part-time role is ideal for college students or recent graduates pursuing careers in environmental fields.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain native landscapes & green infrastructure (watering, weeding, invasive species removal).
- Restore riparian habitats and assist with tree maintenance (pruning, mulching, monitoring).
- Participate in volunteer events and community forestry projects.
- Engage in professional development and network with environmental professionals.
- Currently enrolled or recent graduate (within 1 year).
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for long hours.
- Valid driver’s license (6 or fewer points).
- Willingness to learn power tools & large machinery (chainsaws, skid steers, etc.).
- Interest in Indiana native plants & invasive species.
- Passion for environmental work and community engagement.
- Ability to work collaboratively and make sound decisions.
How to Apply:
Cover letter required with resume.
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