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Employment

Interested in joining the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve team? Check out our employment opportunities below.

2026 LTE (Limited Time Employee) Opportunities for the Summer Season

Environmental Education Assistant:

Heckrodt Nature Center is currently hiring an Environmental Education Assistant (Limited-Term Employment) for the 2026 summer season. This individual will join an experienced team of Naturalists and assist with planning and delivering environmental education programs, engaging visitors, and supporting daily operations at the Reserve.
Links below for position description and summer expectations. 
Education Program Assistant Position Description
LTE 2026 Summer Goals
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, with references by March 10th, 2026, by email to [email protected] or by mail to the address below. Interviews will be scheduled the weeks of March 23rd thru 27th
 

Habitat Management Assistant: 

Heckrodt Nature Center is currently hiring a Habitat Management Assistant (Limited-Term Employment) for the 2026 summer season. This individual will join the Habitat & Site Team and assist with habitat restoration, land stewardship, and general site maintenance at the Reserve.
Links below for position description: 
Habitat Management Assistant Position Description
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, with references by March 2nd, 2026, by email to [email protected] or by mail to the address below. Interviews will be scheduled the weeks of March 23rd thru 27th

 

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