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Salary- $18/hour. Shared housing available

Dates: mid-May 2022 – September 2022 **start date is flexible

Interviews: February 2022 and ongoing until position is filled

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain a healthy work environment and insure the safety of the crew at all times
  • Must be willing to adhere to and enforce GPI COVID-19 protocols. In accordance with our 4-H and WSU policies, candidate must be fully vaccinated and be able to provide proof of vaccination.
  • Supervise and collaborate with a part-time highschool crew on projects
  • Develop and coordinate projects with Glacier Peak staff, volunteers, government agencies, and local specialists. Partners include US Forest Service, National Park Service, WA Department of Natural Resources, Darrington Collaborative, and more
  • Create safety and activity implementation protocols
  • Organize/maintain equipment and gear
  • Safely drive the crew to and from work location each day, usually on gravel roads
  • Mark trees for pruning and removal following specific guidelines
  • Keep track of work completed on forms, spreadsheets, and/or maps
  • Provide a positive and diligent work ethic to high schoolers, help teach job expectations and responsibility.
  • Work with the youth crew to reteach lessons learned in the field biweekly
  • Learn why tree genetics are important in forestry, and how to keep trees healthy.
  • View cut cones and tree buds under microscopes for signs of growth and cone crop potential.
  • Collect native grass seed and tree cones for use in native plant restoration.
  • Aid USFS in trail maintenance and removal of noxious weeds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience or educational background in forestry, natural resource management and/or related fields
  • Good interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse personalities (volunteers, teenagers, etc.)
  • Adept at working in varying field settings (will include both office work and outdoor work, including some overnight camping)
  • Commitment to foster strong work and environmental ethics, youth leadership, and team collaboration
  • Self-motivated and interest in service/community work
  • Preference for applicants with first aid, especially outdoor medicine certifications (WFR, WFA, etc.)
  • Ability to adapt and problem solve quickly
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
  • Ability to stand, walk, and kneel for extended periods of time under a variety of weather conditions and perform other strenuous physical tasks
  • Ability to carry up to 50 pounds while hiking on rough terrain.
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
  • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written documents and materials.