Position Description

Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador Interns
Division Public Works
Rate $19.09 hourly
Application Requested By/Position may be open until filled 4/19/24
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Posting Date:
4/1/24
Department:
DPW - Urban Forestry and Landscapes
Job Code:
A547 (#834)
Sequence #:
Number of Hours Per Week:
37.50
Additional Work Hours Information:
This is a temporary summer internship opportunity. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Union Affiliation:
None
# of openings:
8
Type of Employment:
Temporary
Civil Service Type:
None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position reports to the DPW City Arborist and works closely with the Landscape Administrator for the DPW.

 Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Inspect, water, and maintain selected young trees throughout the City.
  • Ride a bike with trailer attached loaded with equipment and connect equipment to fire hydrants in order to water trees and fill ‘Gator Bags’ with water.  Weed existing tree wells.
  • Record watering progress with mapping program on tablet.
  • Interact with residents and businesses and promote urban tree care and benefits.
  • Responsibly represent the Cambridge Department of Public Works – Parks and Forestry Division.
  • Perform related tasks as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship and appreciation for trees in urban settings.
  • Background or interest in urban forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or urban planning. 
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
  • Must be comfortable riding a bicycle in urban environment.

PREFERRED:

  • Undergraduate coursework in Horticulture, Forestry or Environmental Studies or related field is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, reaching, and pulling.  Exposure to all weather conditions. Work outside for extended periods of time.  Ride a bike for several miles a day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE 

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 

The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category.  Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.

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