Canopy Crew Trainee
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Job DetailsJob LocationHilltop House - Baltimore, MDPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelNoneSalary Range$19.00 HourlyJob ShiftAnyJob CategoryStaff MemberDescriptionPosition Title: Canopy Crew TraineeClassification: Full-time, Temporary, 40 hours per weekBenefits: Medical & Dental Insurance, 401k, Paid Sick & Vacation Time, Paid LunchLocation: In-person, Hilltop House in Clifton ParkHours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pmThis is a 1-year training program with job placement assistance upon completion.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoReports to: Canopy Crew SupervisorHire Date: January 2025Compensation: Hourly Pay, $19/hourThe Community Canopy Program, established by Civic Works, aims to provide training for alocal, skilled workforce in urban forestry. The Community Canopy program focuses on engagingthe community and promoting environmental stewardship to ensure its impact extends beyondits participants.This opportunity is well-suited for individuals interested in pursuing a career in urban forestry orrelated fields, particularly those who may require additional experience or knowledge to enterthe job market. This extensive year-long program provides practical scientific training,assistance in job preparedness, and chances to network within Baltimore's environmentalsector. Civic Works will use existing connections and resources to help place the employees atthe end of the term. You will leave with sought-after certifications and the expertise to enter theworkforce above entry-level. We seek curious and motivated individuals who are excited aboutworking outdoors with their hands and interested in learning in a classroom setting.QualificationsRequirements- Driver's license or ability to acquire one within the year- Interest in joining a forestry or forestry-related career- Flexibility and willingness to learn- Must be able to move equipment weighing 50 pounds or more- Must be able to stand and/or bend for long periods and navigate any terrain- Reliable transportation to and from work- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions daily- Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day- Good verbal communication skillsPreferred- Experience driving trucks with trailers- Experience working outdoors- Ability and willingness to engage with the community- Good written communication skillsResponsibilitiesClassroom Setting- Sit and learn with hands-on and lecture-style teaching- Engage in group work and complete projects- Be an advocate for urban treesField Work- Manually plant and care for trees- Prune and water young trees- Manually remove invasive species- Learn the equipment and safety procedures- Wear proper PPE at all times- Maintain tree nursery- Maintain tools and equipment- Engage with volunteers during eventsIn accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rightsregulations and policies, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.(Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternativemeans of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, AmericanSign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers theprogram or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) ###-#### (voice and TTY) or contact USDAthrough the Federal Relay Service at (800) ###-####. Additionally, program information is alsoavailable in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, completethe USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File aProgram Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDAand provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. Submit your completed formor letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretaryfor Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250- 9410; (2) fax: (202)690-7442; or (3) email: ...@usda.gov.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.