Landbridge Ecological offers careers in the fields of restoration ecology, native plant landscapes, and support positions.

Check out the following available positions or feel free to reach out to us and learn more about our company and the kinds of careers and opportunities that may fit you. Click on the link below each position to see further details and instructions on how to apply.

SEASONAL RESTORATION LABORER

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SEASONAL POSITION

The Seasonal Restoration Laborer (SRL) works as a team on a wide variety of ecological restoration projects in several diverse plant communities. Projects may range from public/residential/commercial landscapes at various scales which can include native installations (planting, seeding, erosion control) and land management (invasive species, prescribed fire, woodland editing). SRLs are expected to meet daily objectives regarding project goals, paces, and safely completing the work within a given time and budget. SRLs are expected to drive the in-field work trucks on occasion. This position is physically demanding, requiring long, consecutive days performing repetitive tasks in various weather and topographic conditions. Projects are located in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest. 

Starting wages vary based upon experience, but ranges from $17.50-$21.00/hr. Employees may be eligible for benefits such as prevailing wage and Earned Sick and Safe Time. 

RESTORATION TECHNICIAN

FULL-TIME SEASONAL POSITION

The Restoration Technician (RT) works as a team on a wide variety of ecological restoration projects in several diverse plant communities. Projects may range from public/residential/commercial landscapes at various scales which can include native installations (planting, seeding, erosion control) and land management (invasive species, prescribed fire, woodland editing). RTs are expected to meet daily objectives regarding project goals, paces, and safely completing the work within a given time and budget. RTs are expected to drive the in-field work trucks on occasion. This position is physically demanding, requiring long, consecutive days performing repetitive tasks in various weather and topographic conditions. Projects are located in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest. 

Starting wages vary based upon experience, but ranges from $17.50-$21.00/hr. Employees are eligible for benefits such as prevailing wage, holiday pay, Earned Sick and Safe Time, retirement match, HRA, and annual gear stipend. 

RESTORATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

FULL-TIME POSITION

The Restoration Equipment Operator (REO) runs skid loaders, tractors, and other large equipment such as excavators while conducting ecological restoration projects. Example projects include forestry mowing, tree shearing, tree planting, shoreline regrading and earth moving, seeding and mowing. Operators will also conduct general maintenance and small repairs on equipment and implements. While not operating or maintaining equipment, Operators will work alongside Restoration Technicians (RT) conducting a variety of ecological projects with small power equipment and hand tools. REOs are expected to meet daily objectives regarding project goals, paces, and safely completing the work within a given time and budget. REOs will be expected to safely load and drive the in-field work trucks with attached trailers. This position is physically demanding, requiring long, consecutive days performing repetitive tasks in various weather and topographic conditions. Projects are located in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest. 

Starting wages vary based upon experience, ranging from $21.50-$24/hr. Employees are eligible for benefits such as prevailing wage, holiday pay, vacation time, retirement match, HRA, and annual gear stipend. 

CREW MANAGER

FULL-TIME POSITION

The Crew Manager (CM) will supervise, train, and manage a crew of Restoration Technicians (RT) on a variety of ecological restoration projects. CMs work alongside RTs to implement public/residential/commercial landscapes ranging from small to large scale native installations (planting, seeding, erosion control) and land management (invasive species, prescribed fire, woodland editing). CMs are expected to manage daily project logistics ensuring projects are completed on-time and budget. CMs are expected to drive the in-field work trucks. This position is physically demanding, requiring long, consecutive days performing repetitive tasks in various weather and topographic conditions. Projects are located in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest. 

Starting wages vary based upon experience, but ranges from $21.50-$23.00/hr. Employees are eligible for benefits such as prevailing wage, holiday pay, vacation time, retirement match, HRA, and annual gear stipend. 

FIELD COORDINATOR

FULL-TIME POSITION

The Field Coordinator (FC) project manages and oversees ecological restoration projects from start to finish. FCs lead a team to implement public/residential/commercial landscapes ranging from small to large scale native installations (planting, seeding, erosion control) and land management (invasive species, prescribed fire, woodland editing). The FC supervises, trains, manages, and works alongside a crew and is responsible for project logistics including scheduling, client communications, invoicing, and job performance reviews. FCs are responsible for their project profitability, schedule, and performance standards. FCs are expected to drive the in-field work trucks. Projects are located in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.

Starting wages vary based upon experience, ranging from $23.50-$26/hr. Employees are eligible for benefits such as prevailing wage, holiday pay, vacation time, retirement match, HRA, and annual gear stipend.