Position: The Native Stewardship Technicians are essential to the effective and efficient operation of the collaborative Forestry and Community Conservation program within the 24:1. Beyond Housing invites passionate and community-minded individuals to join our team as Native Stewardship Technicians within the 24:1. This role is pivotal in enhancing the ecological health and resilience of community forests and native landscapes in twenty-four small communities in the North St. Louis area. This role is primarily focused on the installation and maintenance of new and existing native planting sites and newly planted trees while obtaining the experience, knowledge, and skills related to creating and managing ecological assets. Technicians will work collaboratively to foster increased community engagement, understanding, and participation in the stewardship of our regions native plant communities and urban forest.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform site preparations, including the removal of invasive plants using both hand and power tools, and pesticide applications.
- Maintain and enhance the health of bioretention basins and other native landscapes.
- Conduct routine care for young trees, including watering, mulching, weed control, and pruning.
- Prepare and manage new native planting sites through mowing, herbicide application, seeding and other maintenance.
- Promote awareness and participation in forestry and community conservation programs through community outreach activities.
- Participate in community events like trash clean ups, tree planting, native planting and more.
- Participate in training and regional events related to native landscaping, tree care and other conservation activities. In addition to workshops related to personal and professional development
- Other duties as required.
Personal Qualities:
- Collaborative — A dynamic personality that is collaboratively minded, can recognize and identify strengths, seek consensus around mutual goals, and build meaningful relationships.
- Creative and Curious — A systems-thinker and builder, who is not afraid to be innovative in designing solutions and has skills in articulating these ideas and concepts.
- Methodical — Strong analytical, systems, and problem solving skills to evaluate performance, prepare reports, and recommend/implement solutions using independent judgment. Ability to move from concepts to action through strong program design and evaluation.
- Reliable — Leadership skills that reflect and value a team approach, demonstrated integrity, effectiveness, efficiency, and the ability to deliver high quality service. Highly capable of handling multiple tasks, projects and timelines. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Trusted — Ability to work with residents, partners, and staff of diversified backgrounds with a positive, optimistic, solutions oriented attitude. Shares a deep respect for the community, its stakeholders and the residents that we serve.
- Driven — Passion for the work and an interest in continuous learning and improvement.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- This is an entry level position designed to develop a new generation of green industry workers.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, with a strong interest in community service, environmental stewardship, and outdoor work.
- Willingness to learn and safely operate tools and equipment typically used in landscaping work.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and commit to principles of racial equity.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Prepared to work in various weather conditions and navigate rough terrain.
- Reliable transportation to work.
- A team-oriented approach with the ability to participate in community events, including some weekends.
- Familiarity with the 24:1 Initiative and the Normandy Schools Collaborative is a plus.
- Certifications related to the work will be offered.
Supervisor:
- Native Stewardship Lead
- Forestry and Community Conservation Director and Program Manager
Salary and Benefits:
- Full-time hourly position as determined in current Beyond Housing Employee Handbook
- Starting Pay is $18 per hour with opportunity for advancement.
Application Instructions:
Please send resume and cover letter to hr@beyondhousing.org. This job will remain posted until it is filled. For more information on Beyond Housing, visit www.beyondhousing.org
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Beyond Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
