Natural Resources Deer Program Preprofessional
Natural Resources Deer Program Preprofessional
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Job Description
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking a Natural Resources Deer Program Pre-Professional to support its ongoing white-tailed deer management program. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on field experience in wildlife management conservation and ecological restoration while contributing to the health and balance of DuPage Countys natural areas.
If you are pursuing a career in natural resources wildlife ecology or conservation biology this role offers valuable fieldwork exposure and professional development in a supportive mission-driven environment.
What Youll Do
Assist with the Districts ongoing white-tailed deer management program.
Conduct field dressing of lethally removed deer and ensure safe responsible handling of harvested animals.
Collect data related to wildlife and ecosystem health to support research and conservation goals.
Operate vehicles (pick-up trucks and ATVs) for transportation to and from field sites.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
Contribute to wildlife ecology and restoration projects across the preserves.
Promote and follow all safety rules procedures and risk management practices.
What Youll Need
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
Valid drivers license in good standing.
Prior experience with wildlife or natural resource management preferred.
Strong field skills and the ability to work independently with attention to detail.
Comfort and proficiency with tools including knives used in field dressing.
Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
Strong organizational abilities to maintain accurate records and data.
Schedule Pay & Benefits
- Monday thru Thursday 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM; occasionally a couple of hours some weekends.
- This position starts with a week of training before swapping to evening hours.
- Expected start date is October 24th and ending around late February/early March.
- Does include rotating weekend snowplowing during winter.
- $18 per hour.
Work Setting
- Based out of the Natural Resources facility in Naperville IL with travel to forest preserve project sites throughout DuPage County.
Why Join Us
Gain hands-on field experience in wildlife management and ecology.
Contribute to real conservation work that protects ecosystems and supports biodiversity.
Build professional skills in fieldwork data collection and natural resource management.
Work outdoors in DuPage Countys forest preserves as part of a mission-driven team.
Apply Today
Help shape the future of DuPages natural spaces while growing your engineering career. Follow the link to apply directly and be considered for this role.
More details can be found in the full job description attached or on our website.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect integrity teamwork and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
