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Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador Supervisor (summer position)

Location: Cambridge, MA
Salary: $20.00/hr

Cambridge DPW seeks a qualified individual to supervise the Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador program. The supervisor will work with a group of approximately 8 summer interns to lead and coordinate daily activities to support work objectives related to the Water-By-Bike summer program. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate watering routes with DPW staff for each team of interns and monitor progress throughout the day.
• Supervise Water-By-Bike interns and ensure professional presentation and behavior.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs to bicycles and other equipment.
• Inspect, water, and maintain selected young trees throughout the City.
• Ride a bike with a trailer attached loaded with equipment and connect equipment to fire hydrants 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• College coursework in urban forestry, environmental science, urban planning, or education preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• Demonstrated experience in supervisory role and team-building.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility; ability to “think on one’s feet” to revise and/or adapt to schedule changes.
• A demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship and ability to engage with the public on these issues.
• Familiarity with Cambridge preferred.
• Must be comfortable riding a bicycle in urban environment.

Rate:   $20.00/hr

Application Procedure:  Submit both your resume and letter of interest via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA  02139. Fax 617-349-4312.  Resumes and letters of interested requested by 03/25/19.   Position will remain open until filled. For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.cambridgema.gov and click on “Jobs”.  We are an AA/EEO Employer.

    

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