We're Hiring!

Title: Student Tree Crew

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade:

Retirement:    

Contact Person: Dr. Kelly Watson

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Eastern Kentucky University is hiring student Community Forestry Tree Crew members to participate in a hands-on, workforce training program focused on tree planting, care, and education/outreach. Student crew members will receive paid on-the-job training in tree identification, planting and maintenance, tree nursery operations, and community outreach, working alongside faculty, staff, and community partners. The position is designed for students interested in natural resource management, environmental science, agriculture, GIS, environmental education, and related fields. No prior experience required, training will be provided. Applicants must be full-time EKU students and be able to perform outdoor fieldwork. This is a paid, grant-funded position with the opportunity for professional skill development, applied experience, and the chance to make a positive impact on campus and in the local community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU.

Experience: None; training will be provided.

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interested in natural resource management, environmental science, agriculture, GIS, environmental education, and related fields.

Job Duties:

• Must be physically able and willing to perform outdoor fieldwork.
• Participate in a hands-on, workforce training program focused on tree planting, care, and education/outreach.
• Tree identification, planting and maintenance, tree nursery operations.
• Participate in community outreach, working alongside faculty, staff, and community partners.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.