{"id":60005,"date":"2026-07-16T10:33:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T17:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=60005"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T17:33:12","slug":"job-seasonal-invasive-species-strike-team-member-kent-conservation-district-grand-rapids-mi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-seasonal-invasive-species-strike-team-member-kent-conservation-district-grand-rapids-mi\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Seasonal Invasive Species Strike Team Member,\u00a0Kent Conservation District (Grand Rapids, MI)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Kent Conservation District<\/p>\n

Grand Rapids, Michigan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nTemporary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$17 – $19 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/td>\nSix holidays paid off.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nJul 19, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Experience<\/td>\n2 – 4 years<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Kent Conservation District – <\/p>\n

Ecological Restoration Steward\/<\/p>\n

Invasive Strike Team Crew Member<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our mission is to protect and enhance the natural resources of Kent County. We accomplish this with voluntary programs available for private landowners in rural and urban areas, such as: habitat restoration assistance, Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assistance Program (MAEAP) verification, Farm Bill Programs, and conservation technical assistance. Kent Conservation District is a local provider of natural resource management services that help our citizens conserve their lands and our environment for a cleaner, healthier, economically stronger Michigan. The District has been an active part of the seven county West Michigan Conservation Network\u2019s Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (WMCISMA) since 2011. <\/p>\n

Currently seeking to fill a position on our seasonal strike team. 16-24 hours\/week from AUGUST-NOVEMBER. Not to exceed 480 hours<\/strong>. Flexible schedule with adequate notice.<\/p>\n

The position will be funded by grants and contracts hired through the Kent Conservation District.  Staff will operate out of the USDA \/ Conservation District office in Grand Rapids, MI and conduct work duties across Kent and Montcalm county using district-owned vehicles. Work will be weather dependent.<\/p>\n

16-24 HRS \/ WEEK, AUGUST-NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Compensation will range between $17-$19 an hour<\/em> or higher commensurate with experience and work performance. Potential for term of employment to be extended based on seasonal projects and for-hire work requests. Potential for advancement if work demonstrated well exceeds expectations.<\/p>\n

Duties of position include chemical treatment of priority invasive plant species with foliar and cut stump applications, chemical treatment of for-hire plant species contracted through homeowners, local parks and game areas, thorough recording of treatment and monitoring data to be submitted to the CISMA<\/a>, ability to work well in extreme weather conditions, ability to work cooperatively in a group setting, and willingness to work occasional weekend volunteer events instructing and demonstrating proper procedure for invasive control.<\/p>\n

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