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Invasive Species Management and Survey Field Crew (seasonal)
North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) has 1 opening for a seasonal Field Crew member. Field Crew will work as part of a 2-4 person team, and also independently at times, performing invasive species management in the field over a six county area including Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford, working across private, State, and Federal lands.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Other Considerations:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references as one combined PDF to Zach Peklo, NCCISMA Program Coordinator, at [email protected]. Please state “Field Crew Position” in subject line of email. Contact NCCISMA with any questions at (231) 429-5072.
Please submit your application no later than
midnight Sunday, April 5, 2026
Interviews will be held virtually on April 28th & 29th 2026, with job offer anticipated on May 1st 2026.
North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) and its fiduciary, Mecosta Conservation District, are Equal Opportunity Employers
Invasive Species Management and Survey Field Crew (seasonal)
North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) has 1 opening for a seasonal Field Crew member. Field Crew will work as part of a 2-4 person team, and also independently at times, performing invasive species management in the field over a six county area including Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford, working across private, State, and Federal lands.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform invasive species management activities in the field by applying herbicides using various techniques including cut-stump and foliar spray (using hand and backpack sprayers), and by mechanical means including hand-pulling, brush cutting, and other physical methods of removal (using shovel, hand saw, weed whacker, etc.)
- Conduct aquatic invasive species surveys by boat, kayak, or with waders.
- Record field data using GPS enabled Ipads and the ESRI FieldMaps GIS App
- Physical labor including restoration site preparation and seeding/planting activities
- Other duties as assigned, including assisting NCCISMA with volunteer work days, invasive species management workshops, and other outreach events
- Pursuing a degree in natural resources or a related field, or high school diploma and at least one-year experience in invasive species management or landscaping
- Must pass exams for Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification for CORE certification within the first month of employment - study materials will be provided. Priority given to applicants already a certified applicator in Michigan in the categories CORE, Forestry, ROW, Aquatics, and Ornamental.
- Willing and able to work with handheld gardening tools, backpack sprayers, hand held sprayers, and herbicides to manage invasive plants
- Strong knowledge of plant identification of regional invasive species preferred; otherwise must be willing and able to quickly learn to identify NCCISMA high-priority invasive plant species
- Ability to work in aquatic environments; operate outboard boat motors, kayak, waders
- Must be able to work efficiently outdoors in remote areas in varying weather conditions
- Must be reliable and have history of a strong work ethic
- Must hold a valid driver's license, and have a good driving record
- Michigan Boaters Safety Certificate – Or willingness to obtain
- Pay Rate: $14 - $17 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Duty location: Cadillac Michigan
- This is a full-time seasonal position, working 40 hours per week
- Start date: May 18th, 2026 (Flexible, can start later if needed)
- End date: September 21st, 2026 (potential for extension as funding allows).
- Benefits include paid federal holidays, vacation/sick leave, employer IRA contribution
Other Considerations:
- Field work will take place in all weather conditions, and will likely involve contact with stinging insects and hazardous plants
- Must be comfortable mixing and applying chemical herbicides
- Must be able to carry a 25lb backpack sprayer across uneven or saturated terrain
Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references as one combined PDF to Zach Peklo, NCCISMA Program Coordinator, at [email protected]. Please state “Field Crew Position” in subject line of email. Contact NCCISMA with any questions at (231) 429-5072.
Please submit your application no later than
midnight Sunday, April 5, 2026
Interviews will be held virtually on April 28th & 29th 2026, with job offer anticipated on May 1st 2026.
North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) and its fiduciary, Mecosta Conservation District, are Equal Opportunity Employers
