Youth Programs Assistant

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:

• Computers, printers, copiers, smartphones, tablets, walkie-talkies, telephones
• Automobiles, trucks, vans
• Tree planting equipment such as: shovels, pickaxes, knife, stake driver, buckets, wire cutters, containerized trees, hand pruners, etc.

Physical Demands:

• All CT employees may engage in volunteer tree planting and related activities and events in outdoor environments. The incumbent may at times work outside, in the heat, cold and inclement weather and must have suitable clothing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand on a stool, etc.

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

• Relevant experience in environmental education, arboriculture, horticulture, urban forestry, environmental studies, science, education or related field
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, willingness to sign CT’s driving policy
• Ability to obtain clearance for working in DC Public and Charter school systems
• Willing to receive and maintain CPR and first aid certification
• Professionalism and flexibility when communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent time management and punctuality
• Effective written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Some experience in youth environmental education
• Experience using CRM software

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Casey Trees is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.