Environmental Specialist
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Environmental Specialist
nku· Northern Kentucky University
About this role
Position Title:
Environmental Specialist
Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
About the Role:
Interns work side-by-side with CER professional staff to complete environmental restoration projects within protected natural areas in northern Kentucky.Internships last for three months with the possibility of extensions up to one year. Opportunities available year-round. Internships may be part time or full time, have whole-day work days, and are one to five days per week. Training is provided and no prior environmental restoration experience is required.
Requirements:
ability to lift 50lbs
ability to work outside in all weather conditions, for long hours
reliable transportation
willingness to work with herbicides
comfort encountering poison ivy, ticks, and other natural hazards
This internship is for new environmental professionals, entails office and fieldwork, and promotes leadership, management, and technical skill development. Field activities may include leading small invasive plant removal crews (which includes herbicide record-keeping), stream and macroinvertebrate assessments, conservation easement inspections, sediment and erosion control, and other conservation tasks. Many interns may learn to operate compact construction equipment such as Bobcat track loaders and excavators.
Office activities include preparing plans and/or monitoring reports for restoration projects under the direction of CER staff, and co-presenting them to regulatory agency personnel for review and approval. Interns should be confident working with ArcPro and ArcOnline, have good organizational and technical writing skills, and be able to work well independently.
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
ability to lift 50lbs
ability to work outside in all weather conditions, for long hours
reliable transportation
willingness to work with herbicides
comfort encountering poison ivy, ticks, and other natural hazards
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This Environmental Specialist role at nku is based in Highland Heights, Ky. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Environmental Specialist role at nku full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Part time position. It is posted as a Environmental Specialist role in the Northern Kentucky University department at nku.
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This Environmental Specialist position is part of the Northern Kentucky University department at nku. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Environmental Specialist position at nku was posted on Aug 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Environmental Specialist
nku
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