NATIVE STEWARDSHIP TECH-2

BEYOND HOUSING INC•Pine Lawn, MO

4d•$20 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond Housing is seeking a Native Stewardship Technician to join their community forestry program within the 24:1 Initiative. This role is crucial for improving the health of community forests and native areas in the north St. Louis area. The technician will work closely with the Native Stewardship Lead, Forestry & Community Conservation (FCC) Director and Program Manager, and twenty-two small communities. The position aims to increase citizen knowledge, understanding, and participation in the management of Missouri’s urban and community forests and native landscaping.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass a background check
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; or a willingness to learn
Able to work in a fast changing environment.
Ability to operate a pickup truck in an urban environment.
Must possess or be able to obtain within the first 90 days a Class E driver’s license.
Acceptable driving record for insurability.
Ability to work well in a group.
Must be able to work in extremely hot or cold temperatures and work on rough terrain.

Nice To Haves

Herbicide use experience is strongly preferred
Familiarity with the 24:1/Normandy Schools Collaborative.
Comfort hauling trailers strongly preferred
Commitment to racial equity with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

Perform natural area and landscape site preparations, including the removal of invasive plants using both hand and power tools, and pesticide applications.
Conduct routine care for young trees, including watering, mulching, weed control, and pruning.
Promote awareness and participation in FCC programs through community outreach activities.
Participate in weekend community volunteer events such as trash cleanups, tree planting, native planting, and similar activities.
Participate in job training and regional workshops related to native landscaping, tree care, and other conservation activities, as well as professional development.
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.