The Casey Trees Summer Crew is a team of highly motivated high school students who serve as caretakers for the District’s trees for eight weeks in the summer.
General responsibilities include watering, weeding, mulching, tracking tree condition and educating the public about basic tree care. Crew members travel by truck or street bike. When not caring for the District’s trees, crew members participate in a series of career development activities.
This summer job opportunity requires a full-time commitment from June through August 2011.
Crew members earn $9.00 an hour and work 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday. In addition to caring for trees, crew members participate in exciting activities such as tree climbing, meeting new people and giving back to the community.
Casey Trees is currently accepting applications! All applications must be completed and submitted online by May 1, 2011.
In addition to the application, you must include an essay and two references and be:
- Either enrolled in or just graduating from a Washington Metro area high school;
- 16 years or older;
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions with a
variety of landscaping tools and equipment; - Interested in learning about and caring for trees; and
- A great team player.
Please note: You will have to complete the online application in one sitting. You cannot save your work and return later to complete it. Although you may write the essay directly into the essay field, it is advised you write in another format such as Word and then copy and paste your essay into the essay field.
The number of available Summer Crew positions is limited and the selection process is extremely competitive. Final decisions will determined by the end of May 2011.
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