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Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador Interns (Summer Positions), City of Cambridge
Location: Cambridge, MA
Salary: $16.63 per hour
- Inspect, water, and maintain selected young trees throughout the City.
- Ride a bike with 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: A demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship and appreciation for trees in urban settings. Background or interest in urban forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or urban planning. Undergraduate coursework in Horticulture, Forestry or Environmental Studies or related field is preferred. Ability to work independently. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be comfortable riding a bicycle in urban environment.
Rate: $16.63/hour 30 hours/week; 10-12 weeks, typically May through August. (8 Positions)
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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