UCF Fall Young Adult Crew Member

Opportunity summary

Term length

9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024

Application window

4/1/2024 - 9/23/2024

Location

Tacoma, Washington

Hourly pay equivalent

$15.00

Project summary

Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) crew members ages 19-26 years old complete urban forest health projects for twelve weeks throughout the Tacoma area. Experienced field staff provide training and education on urban forestry projects such as tree planting and maintenance, wildfire protection, invasive plant management, and tree surveying. You will join a close-knit team of 5 crew members and one crew leader, committed to play a vital role in improving our urban forests and the environment.

Opportunity description

Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) crew members complete urban forest health projects for twelve weeks throughout the Tacoma area. Experienced field staff provide training and education on urban forestry projects such as tree planting and maintenance, wildfire protection, invasive plant management, and tree surveying. You will join a close-knit team of 5 crew members and one crew leader, committed to play a vital role in improving our urban forests and the environment.

Benefits

Education benefit

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

The work is physical and rigorous. Crews work in all weather and terrain, rise early, and use a variety of hand and power tools in remote areas. A key focus is building leadership and cooperation within the team. Prior experience is not necessary, and all training is provided, but maturity, teamwork, and openness to new challenges are vital.

Preferred qualifications

A key focus is building leadership and cooperation within the team. Prior experience is not necessary, and all training is provided, but maturity, teamwork, and openness to new challenges are vital.