What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Programs Assistant position at Casey Trees?
Compensation :
Salary range : $26-$28 / hour. Casey Trees offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plan 403 (b).
About Casey Trees
In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants more than 7,000 trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves greenspace; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.
Summary
The Youth Programs Assistant supports the Education Department with youth related programs including school tree plantings, in school and out of school programs focused on environmental literacy lessons, nature-based programs, and family programs. The incumbent serves as a member of the Education Team, engaging both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring educational outcomes that promote Casey Trees’ mission of restoring, enhancing, and protecting the tree canopy of the nation’s capital and the surrounding jurisdictions.
Essential Functions :
The following functions are representative of the Youth Programs Assistant including, but not limited to :
- Assist in delivering environmental education programming to K-12 students throughout the Washington, DC capital region
- Support school tree plantings including both in school educational programming and tree planting installation and subsequent maintenance and stewardship
- Instruct youth in energetic and fun nature-based lessons through out-of-school and in-school programs
- Assist in managing program events including registration, tracking of data through the CRM, day of coordination, and other items pertinent to a seamless event involving all ages
- Assist in community and family themed events to connect people to trees, particularly in underserved communities in the Washington, DC region.
- Assist in facilitating community outreach events including tabling, door knocking, and coordinating with priority partners to further CT’s mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The incumbent has no direct reports.
Working Conditions
Work is performed both indoors (office, classrooms, rec centers) and outside year-round in the heat, cold and inclement weather.
The incumbent in this position typically uses the following equipment :
Physical Demands :
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, averaging 40 hours a week. The incumbent must be able and willing to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed. This position requires and prioritizes in person components in CT’s office environment, in the field, and between CT sites.
Travel
Travel is primarily local to the greater Washington, DC metro area including daily and overnight travel to Casey Tree Farm in Berryville, VA. Some out of the area travel and overnights may be expected.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Casey Trees is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Compensation details : 26-28 Hourly Wage
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Salary : $26 - $28