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Forestry Intern at Village of Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tree Identification, Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Computerized Tree Inventory, Disease Scouting, Hazard Tree Evaluation, Service Requests, Teamwork

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description The Village of Mount Prospect is accepting applications for the position of Forestry Intern. Employment is for summer 2026. The position performs a variety of arboriculture tasks associated with the maintenance of the Village’s approximately 24,000 parkway trees. Essential Functions: The position performs a number of tasks related to urban forestry including the update of the computerized tree inventory, scouting for disease, responding to service requests, hazard tree evaluation and working with municipal forestry crews. Requirements Qualified candidates will have excellent tree identification skills and one or two years of college level training in arboriculture or related field. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Starting Rate: $15.00 - $23.00 an hour depending on qualifications. (40-hour work week. Duration of internship is approximately May 1 – Labor Day). Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of a drug and alcohol screen. The Village of Mount Prospect is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. People of diverse backgrounds, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Forestry Intern will perform various arboriculture tasks related to the maintenance of the Village's parkway trees. Responsibilities include updating the computerized tree inventory, scouting for disease, and evaluating hazard trees.