Natural Areas Association

Jobs Title:
Part Time Natural Resources Assistant

Post Date
5/27/2026

Expiration Date
8/25/2026

Details:
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Nature Preserves and Natural Resources Division is excited to add a Part Time Natural Resources Assistant to the team! This position will assist with overall operations at Latta Nature Preserve and support habitat restoration, natural resource management and inventory/monitoring activities within the nature preserve system. This includes but is not limited to assisting with non-native invasive species removal, prescribed burn operations, maintaining and operating field equipment such as backpack herbicide sprayers, brush saws, UTV/ATVs, and tractors, and operating handheld GPS units to assist with collection of geospatial data. This position will work about 19 hours per week, which may include nights and weekends based on business needs.

Qualifications:
Experience: No experience required

Education: Requires enrollment in, or completion of a bachelor's degree in natural/environmental sciences, biology, botany, ecology, environmental education, education, or related field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges

Comments:



Employer:
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Contact:
Devin Walker

Address:
6211 SAMPLE RD, Huntersville, NC 28078

Work Phone:
9802792308

Email:
Jared.Walker@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Website:
https://meckcounty.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18186?c=meckcounty








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