Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

Medical, Dental, and Vision 

401k and 401k match opportunities 

ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)

Paid Time Off 

Volunteer Time 

Bereavement Time

Intern

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Assigned Manager

Effective: 06/2022

JOB SUMMARY: The Urban Forestry Intern assists urban forestry projects such as urban forest assessments, tree and natural resource inventories, management and maintenance plans, canopy assessments, and other urban forestry projects. A primary responsibility includes assistance with the 2024 Municipal Tree Care Activities study. This involves developing a respondent contact list, undertaking the final layout and coordinating printing of a questionnaire, distributing the questionnaire, database development in Microsoft Access, data entry, data analysis, and development of graphics in Microsoft Excel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Assist carrying out functions of the 2024 Municipal Tree Care Activities studyDatabase development and managementAssist with other urban forestry tasks as assigned (tree inventories and tree canopy assessments)Undertakes assessments of tree populations using a variety of approaches such as i-Tree, CTLA valuation approaches, and other statistical methodsEnsure urban forestry team produces high-quality deliverablesAttend industry events to promote and increase company exposureUphold Eocene’s core values and maintains a positive work environmentMust adhere to Eocene’s “Employee/ Contractor Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Policy Minimum Requirements” handbookSupport, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright and Eocene’s culture of safety and employee ownershipComply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and proceduresMaintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetingsPerforms other related duties as required or assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position may require outsidetravel.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalentJunior or Senior-level college student in good academic standing, or recent college graduate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Career interest in the assigned department(s), or in the environmental services or vegetation management industriesAbility to work with a team of cross-functional experts in multiple locationsA collaborative, motivated attitudeExperience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system.Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience. Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:  The physical activities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking, and standing functions.  The position also often involves sedentary work where sitting is required most of the time, with occasional standing or walking. The position also requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to perform activities with close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen and reading print material.  The functions of this position are conducted in a temperature-controlled environment.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:   The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure.  The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.  This position requires the ability to deal with and find a resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with employees which may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities daily while being responsive to needs as they arise.

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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