Jobs Title:
Carleton College Arboretum - seasonal land management position

Post Date
2/2/2026

Expiration Date
4/1/2026

Details:
Applications are now being accepted for a part time, temporary position with the Carleton College Arboretum, serving as an assistant to the Arboretum Manager. This 24 hours/week position runs April through November; start date and days/week negotiable depending on applicants availability. Scheduled work days are primarily during the week, with occasional weekend work. Work includes invasive plant control, native seed collecting, participating on the prescribed burn crew and tool and equipment maintenance. This position primarily works with student workers and volunteers, providing direction and instruction on land management tasks. Apply through the Carleton Human Resources website.

Qualifications:
Education/Experience/Skills:
Required:
-Identification of native and invasive plant species.
-Control of non-native or undesirable plant species.
-Knowledge and experience with operation of small power equipment.
-Knowledge and experience with herbicide application using hand application.

Preferred:
-Experience and training in prescribed fire. Federal S130/S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire course or other similar fire training.
- Supervision of an unskilled labor force.

Comments:
The employee will participate in the prescribed burn program, remove invasive plant species and undesirable vegetation, prepare sites for burning or planting, assist with planting and assist with plant inventory. This will require use of equipment including chain saws and brush saws and herbicide application. Additional responsibilities include seed collecting, equipment repair and maintenance, supervise Arboretum student workers as needed when Arboretum Manager is unavailable.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is not eligible for Carleton’s complete benefits package, but does include voluntary participation in a supplemental retirement plan, Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time, access to our recreation center facilities, and other on-campus benefits.




Employer:
Carleton College

Address:
Carleton College, 1 North College Street

Work Phone:
5072224830

Email:
hr@carleton.edu

Website:
https://carleton.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CarletonCareers/job/Carleton-College-Campus/Assistant-to-the-Arboretum-Manager_R-01396