Nursery Assistant

Your Next Opportunity•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

North East Trees (NET) is a community-based nonprofit organization that helps heal environmental injustice through urban forestry, nature-based design-build, habitat restoration, and workforce development. Our work in underinvested communities in Los Angeles County helps to build climate resiliency through stewardship, planting, design, and community engagement. The Nursery Assistant will be responsible for supporting general nursery operations, as well as NET public events and community engagements, under the direction of the Nursery Manager. The work of the Nursery Assistant will involve collection of locally sourced seed for native plant propagation for Fire Resiliency & Restoration work on NET projects. This is a physically demanding job that is in an outdoor nursery setting.

Requirements

Nursery or Landscaping experience
Basic computer skills, including competence in Microsoft and Google Suites
Ability to maintain clean, organized workspace
Ability to follow instructions, organizational directives and policies
Ability to work well with others, and to work with and support volunteers
Interest in native plants and local ecology
Ability to hike and navigate natural environments
Good problem solving skills
A mobile phone is required to clock in and out for work shifts and breaks
Reliable transportation required (own vehicle and ability to drive NET trucks)

Nice To Haves

Some experience in community service and volunteering preferred

Responsibilities

Collection and documentation of native plant seeds from the LA region
Process, clean, count, store and sow native plant seed
Outplant propagated seedlings
Perform plant maintenance, including weeding and watering
Maintain growing areas and grounds of the nursery, including minor repairs
Handle and transport tools, supplies, containers and plants in a safe manner
Participate in community engagement events including volunteer activities, workshops, and demonstrations