EarthCorps: Field Crew - Corps Member 2005

 

Position Description

The Field Crew Corps Member is a seasonal position in EarthCorps. The position will work with the Field Crew to complete environmental restoration projects on sites throughout Seattle and King County, including invasive removal, native planting, trail work, volunteer management and maintaining tools and equipment. The position is supervised directly by the Field Crew Leader.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation:

• Responsible for the efficiency of accomplishing projects, and the quality of the final product.
• Understand the techniques and ecological rationales used in project. implementation in order to make good decisions on the ground.
• Responsible for the safety of themselves, their fellow workers and members of the public who may be involved with projects.

Training and Instruction: All Corps Members receive extensive training and instruction.

Communication:

• It is the Corps Member’s responsibility to communicate openly with their supervisors and the community at large.
• Personal issues should be first communicated to the Crew Leader, and in turn to the Project Manager & Field Operations Director.

Program Support: Corps Members are responsible for supporting all aspects of the program, including contributing to educational seminars, assisting international participants, attending world nights, and other special activities of EarthCorps.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• STATUS: Temporary, non-exempt
• PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: August 22 – to December 16, 2005
• RATE OF PAY: $8/hour
• TYPICAL HOURS OF WORK: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Mon-Fri; approx. every other Friday off

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Northwest Native plants
• Knowledge of Restoration principles, techniques, and stewardship
• Ability to work outside all day lifting, bending, walking, gripping hand tools, and performing other physical tasks
• Leadership skills
• Must maintain valid, insurable drivers license/record

TO APPLY:

Send Resume, Cover Letter & List of References ASAP to:

Field Crew Member Hiring Committee
EarthCorps
6310 NE 74 th St Ste 201E
Seattle, WA 98115

OR

apply@ earthcorps.org

For More Information Visit: http://www.earthcorps.org