HealthPoint (CHC)

Individual Placement- Natural Resources Management at Houston Parks and Recreation Department

HealthPoint (CHC)  •  $40/hr  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

Intern will assist the Houston Parks and Recreation Department with stewardship and restoration of the City's nature preserves and natural areas. Interns will assist in invasive species removal through chemical and mechanical methods, work in a greenhouse setting to propagate plants for restoration projects. Work with volunteers in plant propagation and planting in project areas. Assist in data collection, research, analysis, evaluation, inspections, or surveys. Work in a field team setting to complete assigned tasks. Interns will gain knowledge of natural resource management, habitat restoration, and botany. Gain knowledge of plant propagation techniques. Hands-on experience of chemical and mechanical methods. Safety practices and techniques for field work. Skills in operating and maintaining common tools and equipment used in habitat restoration work.

Location

Houston, TX

Schedule

June 1, 2026 - November 29, 2026

With flexable start dates.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Interns will assist Natural Resources Management Program staff with tasks that help manage natural resources under the Department. Work involves conservation, management, protection, preservation, and community outreach activities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting habitat restoration within City of Houston Parks
  • Working in the HPARD greenhouse to propagate plants for habitat restoration projects
  • Conduct invasive species removal using chemical and mechanical methods
  • Participate in community outreach events; Maintains, maintenances, and operates field equipment

Marginal Duties

Assist in data collection, research, analysis, evaluations, inspections, reports, or surveys

Required Qualifications

No prior experience is needed, however the best candidates should be working toward (or obtained) a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

None, Local candidates preferred.

Compensation

  • Living Allowance: $600/week
  • Commuting Allowance: $80/week

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

  • AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required
  • AmeriCorps education award of $3,697.50

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

HealthPoint (CHC)

About HealthPoint (CHC)

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is. Because everyone deserves great care.

Today, HealthPoint is the health care home for more than 100,000 people in King County, Washington. High quality health care is essential to living well and thriving. Yet our region has huge disparities in both access to and quality of care. HealthPoint bridges that gap by breaking down barriers and providing care for ALL regardless of income, insurance, immigration status, or any other circumstance.

We offer a broad range of services (from primary medical and dental, to behavioral health, to natural medicine and acupuncture, to nutrition, to case management) and specialize in providing expert, innovative, and compassionate care to all who need it. That care is provided by over 150 doctors, dentists and other providers PLUS over 200 medical students and residents, dental residents and externs and more each year.

We also work beyond our 17 locations to promote healthy communities. Our mission is to strengthen communities and improve people’s health by delivering quality health care services, breaking down barriers, and providing access to all.

Curious what working at HealthPoint is all about? Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=qDFlE07Zz_s

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Renton, Washington
Year Founded
1971
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