Our vision is to inspire a new generation of environmental leaders in creation care through on-the-job work experiences. We employ Calvin University students to work in a variety of positions both during the academic school year and in the summer. As an employee of the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens, you will gain valuable experience and develop skills that will prepare you for your future career in a variety of fields, including: environmental science, education, environmental education, interpretation, biology, recreation, and nonprofit work.
Summer 2023 Open Positions
Stewardship Interns perform a variety of land management tasks such as controlling invasive plants, maintaining trails, and performing ecological monitoring of natural areas.
(3 full time positions available).
Interested applicants should send resumes to jen.howell@calvin.edu
Horticultural Interns will take part in maintaining a native plant nursery and gardens, will control invasive plants species, record inventory systems, and will provide observation and water application for native plant species. These positions will involve collaboration with both The Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens as well as The Plaster Creek Stewards.
(3 full-time positions available)
Interested applicants should send resumes to benjamin.steenwyk@calvin.edu
Applications accepted until positions are filled.
Academic year positions
Want to work at the Preserve?
Students interested in working with us at the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens can contact the manager connected to the position. Preserve staff will post job openings in Workday. Student employment at the Preserve is reserved for enrolled students of Calvin University.
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