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Nichols Arboretum Temporary Stewardship Assistant
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University of Michigan
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$38,480 Salary, Full-Time
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Nichols Arboretum Temporary Stewardship Assistant University of Michigan - 4.3 Ann Arbor, MI Job Details Temporary | Full-time $18.50 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Forest fire management Outdoor work Driver's License GIS software GPS devices Pest control chemical handling Field data collection Full Job Description How to Apply Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. A one-page cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in this position and outline experience that directly relates to it. Who We Are University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) stewards over 840 acres of land and water across four properties in and around Ann Arbor, with Nichols Arboretum and Matthaei Botanical Gardens serving as its two anchor locations. With more than 500,000 annual visitors, MBGNA is committed to becoming a transformative force for social and ecological resilience through the lands and waters we steward. We put that commitment into action by: Positioning humans as active participants within the natural world and compelling the university community and our publics to negotiate the full complexity that entails Advancing partnerships, programs, user experience, and all that we steward to catalyze access and impact in a radically changing world Emerging as University of Michigan?s premier partner for research, teaching, and public impact in sustainability, climate-forward practices, and biocultural diversity Promoting healthier communities, cultures, and ecosystems through active care and cultivation of the gardens, fields, natural habitats, and dynamic systems that sustain our world Job Summary The University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum is looking for two full-time temporary (6 months) Nichols Arboretum Temporary Stewardship Assistants to work at Nichols Arboretum. You will report to the Natural Areas Program Lead and will help with the stewardship of Nichols Arboretum. This position is onsite 40 hours per week, September 2026 - February 2027, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend responsibilities. Responsibilities• Work alone or as part of a team outdoors at Nichols Arboretum Help with forest management, including: oak seedling planting, caging and canopy thinning, and removing tree species uncharacteristic of the dry-mesic southern forest Help lead volunteers during the week and on weekend eco-workdays (occasional weekend work) Locate and identify native and exotic invasive plants in Arboretum natural areas Use GPS/GIS to navigate, collect, and manage spatial data Pull, bag, and apply herbicides to control exotic invasive plants Operate power equipment and hand tools including: tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, chainsaws, brush cutters, loppers, handsaws, wood chipper Participate in MBGNA prescribed burns Help with maintenance and repair of Arboretum paths and trails Help with tree and shrub collections care and maintenance Required Qualifications• 1+ years of experience with landscaping, botany, ecology or ecological restoration Familiarity with GIS and data collection Must be willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather, tolerate biting insects, work around poison ivy, and manage other challenges of field work A State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License or willingness to obtain one and ability to apply herbicides (MBGNA provides study materials and will cover certification expenses) A valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check The ability to move and transport up to 40 lbs Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Job Opening