Beautification Apprentice

Cultivate Initiatives • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cultivate Initiatives is hiring a Beautification Apprentice to provide community beautification services, including graffiti removal, waste removal, and other requested services. The apprentice will help maintain the safety of themselves, their team, and their surroundings, represent Cultivate Initiatives to partners and community members, and participate in meetings, trainings, and possible special projects. The position is timebound due to current funding and will end on June 30, 2027. Applicants must have completed the Cultivate Initiatives internship program before employment; applicants who have completed it will be prioritized.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all types of weather, with noise levels that range from quiet offices to louder industrial settings. The role requires manual labor involving a full range of body movement and occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 30 pounds. The employee must be physically present in CI offices from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a religious exemption.

Requirements

• Must have completed the Cultivate Initiatives internship program prior to employment.
• Must be physically present in the CI offices from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or religious exemption.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, from quiet offices to louder industrial settings.
• Ability to perform manual labor requiring the full range of body movement.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the Cultivate Initiatives internship program; applicants who have completed it will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Provide community beautification services such as graffiti removal, waste removal, and other services as requested.
• Maintain the safety of self, team, and surroundings while providing services.
• Represent Cultivate Initiatives to partners and community members.
• Participate in meetings and trainings.
• May participate in special projects and activities.
• May perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• $20.00 per hour to start.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of a nonprofit organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed