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Position Summary
Canopy Crew Lead 2023 (seasonal, part-time)
OPPORTUNITY:
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri is seeking an individual to lead our Canopy Crew of 6 young adults.
This summer position will work in the field 5 days/week for 12 weeks with the crew. The Canopy
Crew’s work will be focused across North St. Louis, but visits to the Forest ReLeaf nursery
located in Creve Coeur Park, as well as field trips to other St. Louis sites related to the green
industry will be taken. The Crew Lead will be in charge of driving the crew from a
designated location to field sites each day.
SCHEDULING:
Hours: Part-time, 30-hour/week position Monday – Friday
Preferred dates: May 30th – August 18th
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Canopy Crew Lead reports to the Forestry Manager. They will supervise summer interns.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Overview:
The main role of the Canopy Crew Lead is to run our tree health assessment program. This is a
citizen science program, so prior tree knowledge is not necessary. Training on tree identification
and how to run the tree health assessment program will be provided. Once trained, the Crew
Lead will oversee the 6-person crew and ensure they collect accurate data.
The Canopy Crew Lead will:
- Create a productive, safe, educational, and fun experience for the participating Canopy
Crew members; - Be walking neighborhoods with the youth to collect tree health data using a USDA
Forest Service app downloaded on personal devices; - Be trained to use the tree health monitoring app, and then in turn, will train the crew;
- Help the crew to canvass successfully about the power of trees, by providing guidance
on their pitch and directing them to get answers when questions arise; - Help to ensure a safe environment for the youth through a buddy system;
- Help to ensure the integrity of the data collection process;
- Be in charge of transferring collected data into additional databases;
- Work hands-on with trees alongside the crew;
- Learn tree identification and tree care from professionals in the field;
- Chaperone field trips that the crew participates in to learn about potential career paths
within the green industry and related fields.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful Candidates:
- Must be comfortable leading and working with up to 6 young adults, ages 16-24
- Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and confident driving a truck
- Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions, including inclement weather
- Will be comfortable canvassing
- Must be organized and punctual
- Will have ethical and responsible conduct on and off the job site
COMPENSATION:
The pay range is $16.50/hour
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Rebecca Hankins, Partnership Manager
rebecca@moreleaf.org
Posted March 14, 2023. Forest ReLeaf of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
Canopy Crew Intern 2023 (seasonal, part-time)
OPPORTUNITY:
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization, is seeking interns for the summer of 2023. The Canopy Crew Internship will provide a diverse learning environment with lots of hands-on experience and exposure to industry professionals. Crew members will serve the organization’s mission of planting trees and enriching communities by performing tree stewardship activities and tree health assessments on a rotational basis.
SCHEDULING:
Hours: Part-time, 30-hour/week position Monday – Friday
Preferred dates: May 30th – August 18th
LOCATIONS:
- Forest ReLeaf Office – 4168 Juniata St.
- CommuniTree Gardens & Nursery – 2194 Creve Coeur Mill Rd
- Variable locations in the field
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Candidates will be expected to work with other crew members to steward (water, weed, mulch) previously planted trees across St. Louis City and surrounding areas.
- Participate in our tree inventory using the ArcGIS Collector App to record data on the survival rates of our planting projects.
- Assist with developing and delivering Forest ReLeaf’s various outreach activities including Summer Tree Camp, community volunteer work days, and nursery events.
- Be walking neighborhoods to collect tree health data
- Additional responsibilities include working at Forest ReLeaf’s tree nursery located adjacent to St. Louis County’s Creve Coeur Park. The candidate will work directly with our foresters and volunteers in all phases of containerized nursery production (weed and pest control, irrigation maintenance, planting, pruning, mulching, etc).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Provide for personal transportation to and from the office and the nursery locations.
- Work outdoors in a variety of conditions, including heat and inclement weather.
- Work occasional weekend depending on the project schedule.
- Coordinate his/her own college credit details, if applicable.
- Use of personal smartphone for inventory projects and tree health assessments using the Collector app and Health Trees Healthy Cities app.
COMPENSATION:
This position pays $14/hour.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Billy Haag
Forestry Manager
billy@moreleaf.org
Posted January 12, 2023. Forest ReLeaf of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
