Urban Green - Morton Arboretum Tree Conservation Crew
About The Position
SCA Morton Arboretum Crew will work with Chicago Region Tree Initiative (CRTI) staff the and community partners to assist with tree planting, maintenance and various environmental projects that support and help train community members in urban forestry stewardship. The Crew will have access to the Arboretum’s tree care networking and training workshops for professional development and career exposure. The Crew will perform tree planting and watering as green storm-water infrastructure and habitat enhancement in their communities. Crew Members will work with CRTI staff attend CRTI trainings to ensure safe and effective tree canopy conservation as well as training in basic digital mapping and data collection techniques. The crew will also engage with the public community at volunteer events across the 7 county Chicagoland region including but not limited to tree plantings, resource deliveries and tree maintenance support. There will be opportunities for the crew to work interdepartmentally with The Morton Arboretum staff and support scientific research. Crew Members meet at The Morton Arboretum and are transported to their work sites by designated drivers of the Crew work vehicle. The Crew will be helping in multiple ways during their position with Morton Arboretum and Chicago Regional Tree Initiative staff.
Requirements
- Experience working outdoors in a team environment
- Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred – i.e., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, tree maintenance, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening
- Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
- Excitement to work in a fast-paced learning environment where you’ll be improving the Chicagoland tree canopy and contributing to regional science experiment
- Able to meet onsite at the Morton Arboretum
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Must have the ability to legally work in the US
Nice To Haves
- Local
- tree identification exp
- tree maintenance exp
Responsibilities
- Work with their Crew Leader, with facilitating teamwork, completing field-based tasks, participating in crew dynamics, checking in with Crew Leader on projects, adhering to the crew work schedule, and maintaining crew equipment
- Assisting the Crew Leader, by communicating with The Morton Arboretum staff, CRTI agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA
- Assisting the Crew Leader and Senior Member, by organizing logistics, tracking their work hours on their ADP timesheet, completing documentations, and Output logs
Benefits
- CPR/First Aid
- Be eligible for Open lands-Chicago Arborist Apprenticeship next season
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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