Conservation Corps Crew Member

Join to apply for the Conservation Corps Crew Member - 2025 role at City of Green Bay.

This range is provided by City of Green Bay. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$817.86/hr - $852.78/hr

Salary: $817.86 - $852.78 Biweekly

Location:

Green Bay, WI

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number:

Department: PRF Seasonal

Division: PRF Admin - Seasonal

Opening Date: 11/21/2024

Join the City of Green Bay to enhance the Green Bay Parks and Greenways through an Ameri Corps program. Conservation Corps members are responsible for restoration efforts including:

• 15% Trail maintenance
• 25% Native plantings and maintenance
• 25% Habitat restoration
• 10% Volunteer and education outreach
• 15% Training and job development
• 10% Mapping and survey efforts

6-month and 8-month limited-term positions available. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Average 40 hours per week. Optional weekend work available.

START DATES: January 20th / March 10th, 2025

END DATES: July 11th / August 29th, 2025

Opportunities to sign on for another term starting September 2025.

• Living allowance ($11,450 - $15,350)
• Segal Education Award after completing your term ($3,697.50 - $5,176.50)
• Childcare assistance
• Training and certifications (up to 20% of time)
• Schedule flexibility (40 - 50 hours of time off)

• Maintain, improve, and create trail systems through grading, vegetation removal, and mowing.
• Assist in construction projects such as building/replacing boardwalks and/or building fences.
• Perform planting maintenance and installation work including pesticide application, grading, seeding, mowing, sodding, watering, weeding, mulching, and trimming.
• Treat invasive species by cutting, hand pulling, and/or herbicide applications.
• Map various habitats, invasive species, and trail systems. Conduct vegetation and wildlife surveys.
• Plan, organize, and implement community events to include volunteer days, days of service, and educational programming.
• Assist in animal rehabilitation center by preparing and feeding animals.
• Keep accurate daily records as instructed.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.

• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record, Preferred.
• Must be 17+ years old
• Willingness to work on crews comprised of people from different backgrounds in various environmental conditions.

• Knowledge of park and trail maintenance practices and procedures, including equipment maintenance.
• Skills and knowledge of cleaning and maintenance.
• Considerable ability in following oral directions.
• Some knowledge and principles and practices of animal husbandry and skills in handling animals.

• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

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