Native Stewardship Technician-1

BEYOND HOUSING INC • Pine Lawn, MO

2d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Native Stewardship Technicians are essential to the effective and efficient operation of the collaborative community forestry program within the 24:1 Initiative. Beyond Housing is currently looking for a Native Stewardship Technician to work closely with our Native Stewardship Lead, Forestry & Community Conservation Director and Program Manager, and twenty-two small communities in the north St. Louis area to improve the health of community forests and native areas, and increase the citizen knowledge, understanding, and participation in the management of Missouri’s urban and community forests and native landscaping.

Requirements

• Collaborative -- A dynamic personality that is collaboratively minded, can recognize and identify strengths, seek consensus around mutual goals, and build meaningful relationships.
• Creative and Curious -- A systems-thinker and builder, who is not afraid to be innovative in designing solutions and has skills in articulating these ideas and concepts.
• Methodical -- Strong analytical, systems, and problem solving skills to evaluate performance, prepare reports, and recommend/implement solutions using independent judgment. Ability to move from concepts to action through strong program design and evaluation.
• Reliable -- Leadership skills that reflect and value a team approach, demonstrated integrity, effectiveness, efficiency, and the ability to deliver high quality service. Highly capable of handling multiple tasks, projects and timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Trusted -- Ability to work with residents, partners, and staff of diversified backgrounds with a positive, optimistic, solutions oriented attitude. Shares a deep respect for the community, its stakeholders and the residents that we serve.
• Driven -- Passion for the work and an interest in continuous learning and improvement.
• This entry level, workforce development position requires a High School Diploma and an interest in serving their community, working outdoors, and learning new skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, adhere to safety requirements, and practice safe work habits in all tasks.
• Comfort with using tools and equipment that are used in landscaping projects after training; including: mowers, string strimmer, power equipment, chainsaws, and brush cutters.
• Familiarity with the 24:1/Normandy Schools Collaborative.
• Able to work in a fast‑changing environment.
• Commitment to racial equity with a diverse group of people.
• Must possess attention to detail.
• Focus on providing exceptional service to internal and external constituents.
• Must be able to work in extremely hot or cold temperatures and work on rough terrain.
• Team member and community builder with the ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform natural area and landscape site preparations, including the removal of invasive plants using both hand and power tools, and pesticide applications.
• Maintain and enhance the health of bioretention basins and other native landscapes.
• Conduct routine care for young trees, including watering, mulching, weed control, and pruning.
• Prepare and manage new native planting sites through mowing, herbicide application, seeding, and other maintenance.
• Promote awareness and participation in forestry and community conservation programs through community outreach activities.
• Participate in community events such as trash cleanups, tree planting, native planting, and similar activities.
• Participate in training and regional events related to native landscaping, tree care, and other conservation activities, as well as workshops related to personal and professional development; including occasional weekend availability.
• Display a growing aptitude for native plant landscaping, landscape maintenance techniques, safe pesticide use, and other topics associated with this work.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED