Urban Green- DC Metro Schoolyear Youth Community Crew

Position Summary 

This Saturday schoolyear crew, consisting of 2 adult Leaders and 5 local high school Members, will introduce young people to the fields of urban and community forestry and land conservation while supporting environmental stewardship in Washington, DC. Crew Members will complete a variety of hands-on conservation projects across 15 workdays throughout the schoolyear, including planting and maintaining trees and removing invasive species in neighborhoods with limited tree canopy and access to green space. Throughout the program, Members will also participate in environmental education, workforce development, leadership training, and green career exploration activities.

 

Hosting Organization

Casey Trees

 

Location 

Washington, DC

• This position is primarily in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are available within 30 minutes . Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are readily accessible. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

 

Schedule 

15 Select Saturdays from October 2026 - May 2027; exact dates TBD

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work collaboratively with team members to complete outdoor hands-on projects
• Learn new skills in tree care, conservation, and invasive plant removal
• Participate in career builder activities.

 

Marginal Duties 

• Complete feedback surveys
• Participate in professional development sessions like career panels and SMART Goal planning.

 

Required Qualifications 

• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age and enrolled in high school
• Must have the ability to legally work in the US
• Must be able to obtain a DC Minor Work permit if applicable
• Must be able to complete SCA online onboarding new hire paperwork in a timely manner.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in a team
• Open to learning new skills and more about conservation
• Outdoor work or volunteer experience a plus

 

General Physical Requirements

• Able to understand, adhere to, and communicate with others regarding hazards, procedures, and safety policies. 
• Able to independently manage known medical conditions with the resources available throughout the position or program. 
• Able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, N95 or other approved face mask or shield, and appropriate footwear. Able to refrain from behaviors and actions that disrupt the work and safety of others. 
• Able to cooperate with others to complete daily group tasks, responsibilities, and project work under potentially difficult conditions, variable daily routines, and with limited personal time. 
• Able to self-regulate or co-regulate emotions and actions when distressed or uncomfortable, with or without the support of others. 
• Able to self-manage outdoor and environmental exposure (e.g., temperature, wind, sun, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions. 
• Able to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration throughout program time.
• Able to independently manage all personal belongings.
• If using prescription medications, able to self-administer medications by following the prescribed dosage, usage, and timing with supervisor assistance. If prescription medication is administered via injection, able to self-administer the injection.
• Able to independently carry a backpacking pack weighing approximately 30% of body weight over vari