Looking for a summer job? Earn $9/hr with the Casey Trees Summer Crew!

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 over 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 (as a part of the Water By-Cycle team).

This year’s Casey Trees program starts June 22 and ends August 3, 2012.

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 18, 2012.

In addition to the application you must meet the following criteria in order to apply to Casey Trees:

• Be enrolled in or just graduating from a high school in the metro DC area;
• Be 16 years or older;
• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions with a variety of landscaping tools and equipment;
• Be interested in learning about and caring for trees;
• Be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.; and
• Be 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.

The number of available Summer Crew positions is limited and the selection process is extremely competitive. Interviews will be held on a rotating basis between April 16 and May 31 and final decisions will determined by the end of May 2012.