Join Our Team to Make an Impact!
At Heartland Ecological Group, Inc., we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. As a woman-owned business rooted in Wisconsin, we’re committed to excellence in ecological solutions across the Midwest. Our team works on high-impact projects in natural resource assessments, GIS, regulatory compliance, and restoration for a wide variety of clients. Join us to help shape resilient ecosystems and sustainable communities.

Why Choose Heartland?

• Community and Collaboration: Experience a supportive, close-knit work environment where every teammember’s input is valued. You’ll work directly alongside our leadership team and senior scientists onmeaningful projects that make a difference.
• Professional Growth: We’re growing, and we prioritize our team’s development. With direct mentorshipfrom expert ecologists, you’ll have the opportunity to build skills and advance your career in environmentalscience and regulatory policy.
• Diverse and Impactful Work: Gain exposure to a wide range of field and office tasks—from GIS mappingand ecological assessments to native restoration and compliance monitoring—ensuring your work staysengaging and fulfilling.

Position Overview
This is an entry- to mid-level seasonal position (spring–fall) with hours typically ranging up to 30-40+ hours per week, and occasionally less depending on weather conditions and project workload.

As a Seasonal Ecological Restoration Technician, you will collaborate with our Senior Ecologists and Senior Ecological Restoration Technicians to apply field-based tools and techniques to restore wetland, prairie, and woodland ecosystems. You will also apply your technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, safety-focused mindset, and passion to help us achieve our project-specific restoration objectives.

Typical restoration tasks will include invasive species control, habitat establishment, natural areas stewardship, and forest management. Successful staff in this position will be provided the opportunity to assist on other project tasks like botanical surveys, ecological designs, habitat assessments, wetland mitigation bank monitoring, and environmental compliance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field; or currently pursuing a related degree
• Ability and willingness to complete field work in remote areas, in difficult terrain, and various field andweather conditions
• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to walk up to five miles and lift up to 50 lbs
• Overnight travel may be required
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude, with a reliable and strong work ethic during physically demandingor challenging workdays

Position Location

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Apply Now Take the next step in your career—email your resume to careers@heartlandecological.com and visit us at www.heartlandecological.com/careers.

Heartland Ecological Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer