NOW HIRING 2019 TREES FOR NEIGHBORHOODS SUMMER CREW MEMBERS:

To apply, send your resume to Jessica Farmer at jsfarmer@uw.edu. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, starting May 20, 2019.

Since 2009, the City of Seattle’s Trees for Neighborhoods project has helped Seattle residents plant over 9,300 trees in their yards and along the street. That’s 9,300 more trees working to clean our air and water, make our streets more walkable, and our neighborhoods healthier!

UW Botanic Gardens will be supporting the Trees for Neighborhoods project in summer and fall 2019, and we have openings for two summer crew members. Openings for fall crew members will be posted in July. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply.

Summer Field Crew (2 positions)

Pay rate: $16.00/hour

Start date: July 16, 2019

End date: early/mid-September, 2019

Estimated total hours: 150-175 hours/person

This position requires approximately 20 hours per week, though exact schedule may vary from one week to the next. Most work will occur as part of a 2-person team during normal business hours, but some evening or weekend hours and independent work may be required. Work will take place at the Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st St., Seattle), and at various residential locations and community centers throughout Seattle.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

∙Conduct a field evaluation of selected street trees planted through the Trees for Neighborhoods program, driving a UW vehicle to sites.

∙Visit addresses provided by Trees for Neighborhoods staff and mark proposed street tree planting sites for this year’s program.

∙Assist occasionally with educational events including pruning workshops, “right tree, right place” workshops, and outreach events.

Requirements:

∙Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal skills.

∙Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

∙Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

∙Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a University of Washington vehicle throughout Seattle. A background check is required for all new UW drivers.

Desired:

∙Knowledge of and experience with tree planting and care.

∙Familiarity with common street tree species and ability to determine species if unknown.

∙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.