Student Tree Crew

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.