Restoration Specialist

The Wetlands Initiative is seeking a full-time Restoration Specialist to work at the Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge in Hennepin, IL. The role involves year-round restoration of prairie, wetland, and savanna ecosystems in a high-quality natural area that is significant for wildlife and public enjoyment. This position includes benefits and offers an opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation efforts.
The Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge is a 3,000+-acre mosaic of lakes, marsh, meadows, prairie, savanna, and woodlands. The former floodplain on the Illinois River was restored by the Wetlands Initiative beginning in 2001 to one of the highest quality natural areas in Illinois. The privately owned refuge is open to the public and is now a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, an Audubon Important Bird Area, an Illinois Natural Areas Inventory site, home to an Illinois State Nature Preserve (the Dore Seep Nature Preserve), and a mecca to birders, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the region. Job description: The Wetlands Initiative is hiring a restoration specialist to conduct year-round prairie, wetland, and savanna restoration. This is a full-time position with benefits that is based in Hennepin, IL. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in the ongoing restoration and management of a large, high-quality natural area. The normal work week is...