Job Type: Full-time, on-site, seasonal
Location: Tacoma, WA
Salary: $7,680 (dispersed in pro-rated monthly increments)
Position Overview:
Help create robust urban forests that reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and improve public health and well-being.
Northwest Youth Corps is seeking young people aged 19-26 interested in a jobs-training and educational opportunity, working outdoors while making a positive impact on our urban forests. Work completed by this crew will go on to help the development of the urban tree canopy in areas deemed underserved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) crew members will work with 4 other members and 1 crew leader to complete urban forest health projects for 12 weeks throughout the Tacoma area. Experienced field staff provide training and education on urban forestry projects such as tree planting and maintenance, wildfire protection, invasive plant management, and tree surveying. Training and education will be provided for all projects by field staff.
The work is physical and rigorous. Crews work in all weather and terrain and use a variety of hand and power tools in primarily urban areas. A key focus is building leadership and cooperation within the team. Prior experience is not necessary, and all training is provided, but maturity, teamwork, and openness to new challenges are vital.
Session runs September 15th to December 12th, 2025. This program is a Monday- Friday (with occasional Tuesday-Saturday) work schedule from 8:00am-4:30pm. All missed days, without a compelling circumstance, must be made up and supporting documentation may be required.
Members must complete a minimum of 450 hours of service including: work, training, education, and travel time, and two 15-minute breaks each day. A 30-minute lunch is provided daily but does not count towards required service hours.
Applicants must be in good physical condition; capable of working on strenuous, labor-intensive projects as training and work projects often require heavy lifting, constant bending, digging, being on foot for 8 hours per day. The applicant must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Qualifications:
19-26 years old (age at enrollment).
High School Diploma, GED
Pass a background check (applicants with past involvement with the criminal legal system encouraged to apply)
Current First Aid/CPR certification, or applicants must obtain certification before their participation. Reimbursement (up to $35) of this certification may be possible on completion of the session.
Be able to arrive on time to the pre-designated meeting point during all training and service
Desire to learn and grow.
Positive mental attitude, flexibility and commitment to success.
Excellent judgment.
Ability to listen, give and take feedback.
Desire to go the extra mile to make a positive impact on oneself, others and the environment.
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