Urban Green - Morton Arboretum Tree Conservation Crew

Student Conservation Association•Lisle, IL

13d•$20•Onsite

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 y 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 with youth or young adults, teaching, or environmental education a plus
Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred – i.e., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, chainsaw, 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 50 pounds or more
Comfortable creating and managing a work schedule for the crew. Knowledge of Google Workspace is a plus
Excitement to work in a fast-paced learning environment where you’ll be improving the Chicagoland tree canopy and contributing to regional science experiments
Experience driving a Cab Truck with a trailer hitch + trailer
Must be able to attend Crew Leader training:
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must have the ability to legally work in the US
Must have a valid driver’s license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

Act as an assistant to the Crew Leader, by help with facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, guiding crew dynamics, checking in with Program Supervisors helping developing the crew work schedule, and crew transportation
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, by organizing logistics, completing documentations, and Output logs
Act as an assistant to the Crew Leader, by help with facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, guiding crew dynamics, checking in with Program Supervisors helping developing the crew work schedule, and crew transportation
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, by organizing logistics, completing documentations, and Output logs