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Conservation Technician Holden Arboretum Full-Time | Seasonal Position Opportunity: The Community Forestry & Conservation department is seeking a Conservation Technician seasonal employee. The full-time seasonal Conservation Technician will assist in efforts to manage natural areas including pest assessments, invasive species control, and general forest management. The Conservation Technician will work closely with the Conservation Manager, Natural Areas Biologist, Conservation Biologist, and other team members to ensure proper stewardship of our natural areas. The responsibility may include sharing knowledge with colleagues, private landowners, and members of the public. This position is based at the Holden Arboretum campus in Kirtland, OH. Position Details: April through mid-September, flexibility in start date Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Approximately 40 hours per week $16/hour Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of the Conservation Seasonal include, but are not limited to: Support Holden Forests & Gardens' mission vision, values, and core commitment Assists with completing assessments of hemlock trees and their associated pests, such as elongate hemlock scale and hemlock wooly adelgid on both private and Holden owned lands Use general forestry tools such as prisms, angle gauge, Biltmore sticks, DBH tape, maps, and compass Use of hand tools such as pruners, loppers, and hand saws for invasive plant species removal Application of herbicides and pesticides to treat nuisance invasive species via backpack sprayers and other application equipment is required Lead volunteers in garlic mustard management and related data management Assist with aphid related surveys, research, and outreach Maintains operational and pesticide records Use of gas-powered tools including brush cutters and chainsaws Use of electric power tools such as drills, grinders, chainsaws, pruning saws, and reciprocating saws Assists with restoration plantings, plant propagation, and general maintenance of restoration plants at Holden's Long Science Center greenhouse. Assist with Holden Arboretum's breeding bird, bluebird (nest box), junco, and bat wildlife monitoring programs Use of GIS and GPS electronic mapping and positioning technology Assist with data entry, record keeping, and grant reporting Assist with routine equipment maintenance Communicate with landowners and the public as needed about conservation topics Assist Conservation with rare plant monitoring, forest health and quality assessments, aquatic vegetation surveys, deer impact surveys, and Beech Leaf Disease surveys. Other duties and projects as assigned Qualifications and Skills: Demonstrate a passion for people and nature High school diploma or equivalent, required Undergraduate degree in biology, forestry, environmental science, a related field of study or relevant experience in natural resource management, a plus Prior experience in natural resource management desired Comfortable navigating and leading other staff and volunteers through remote natural areas using maps, compass, and GPS Familiar with regional invasive plant, native tree/shrub, and bird identification Ability to understand basic instructions A positive attitude and willingness to learn Ability to plan and communicate requests to a team Possess strong oral and written communication skills Proficient use of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Teams, Outlook (email and calendar), Word, Excel, SharePoint, and OneDrive Must pass a criminal background check Maintain a valid driver's license and possess an acceptable driver's record (of less than 3 points), required Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation: Willing and able to operate power equipment and preform strenuous, hands-on work year-round in all types of weather conditions Working outdoors or indoors where the ambient temperature spans subzero to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, performing required tasks in all weather conditions Transporting oneself by foot over a variety of terrain that may be wet, slippery, uneven, or rocky Effective vision, hearing, hand, and arm dexterity Operating a variety of machinery and equipment including utility vehicles, pruners, shears, string trimmers, sprayers, blowers and push and riding mowers Standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing, sitting, grabbing & lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs. Ability to walk an average of 3-5 miles per day in variable terrain; occasionally more Some of the reasons Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) is a great place to work! Work in a beautiful environment within Greater Cleveland | Discounts in our stores & cafes | Free parking at both campuses anytime we are open | Free admission to many Northeast Ohio Museums | Free Employee Assistance Program | And Much More! Apply: Qualified applicants should submit resume along with 3 professional references by Monday, February 16, 2026. Holden Forests & Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and values an authentic sense of belonging at all levels of the organization, including staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and visitors. HF&G believes that working toward an equitable culture that values all perspectives enriches the work environment, helping achieve our goal to build a greener and healthier Northeast Ohio. We are working to create and sustain a supportive environment and sense of belonging for people of all backgrounds. HF&G promotes an equitable approach in its hiring, retention, and promotion; in Board recruitment efforts; and in community partnerships and programming.