Trees for Neighborhoods Summer Crew (Part Time, Temporary)
About The Position
UW Botanic Gardens has an outstanding opportunity for Trees for Neighborhoods Summer Crew (Program Assistant) to join their team for the summer. Reporting to the Adult Education Programs Supervisor, the Trees for Neighborhoods Summer Crew is responsible for conducting a field evaluation of 600+ selected street trees planted through the Trees for Neighborhoods program, and visiting 150-200 addresses to mark proposed street tree planting sites for this year’s program. Work will be part-time, approximately 150-170 hours total to complete the duties. Schedule can be flexible, but crew members should expect to work an average of 25 hours/week, and work should take place on weekdays between 7am and 5pm. This is an hourly position that will be paid at the rate of $22.81.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR Equivalent education/experience.
- Valid driver’s license (held for at least two years) and willingness to drive a University of Washington vehicle throughout Seattle.
- A background check is required for all new UW drivers.
Nice To Haves
- Flexibility with occasional shifts in schedule resulting from weather or data availability.
- Knowledge of and experience with tree planting and care.
- Experience communicating with the public and/or providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to continuously stand or walk frequently.
- Ability to bend, climb stairs, lift, and squat occasionally.
- Crew members with bilingual skills in Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese are strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Reserve and drive U-car throughout Seattle. Car must be picked up from and returned to UW Seattle campus daily.
- Visit street trees planted throughout Seattle, using an iPad to enter them into SDOT’s street tree inventory map. Collect and enter data on tree health into Excel spreadsheet. Provide tree care feedback to residents through door hangers.
- Visit sites with requests for street trees, and use spray paint to mark planting strips ahead of utility marking for permit review.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with program staff, sharing progress updates and collected data daily.
- Conduct door-to-door outreach to advertise the program.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
