Application for neighborhood green steward position - 2025
Job Description: The position of Neighborhood Green Steward is intended to provide regular, onsite stewardship of Green City Coalition sites. This hourly, seasonal position will prioritize applicants who live in the neighborhood where the specific GCC site is located. Applicants should possess some experience with general landscaping (especially native landscapes), or a willingness to learn. Applicants should also be able to promote GCC's mission of converting vacant land into community greenspace that promotes biodiversity, access to nature, and climate resilience.
Position Information:
Season: April to November - 2025
Hours: 3 to 10 hours weekly, flexible schedule
Rate: $30 per hour
Tasks:Watering, weeding, tree and native plant maintenance, debris removal, possible mowing, and other tasks as required.
Location: Wells Goodfellow Neighborhood, College Hill Neighborhood, Walnut Park East Neighborhood.
Requirements: We will provide required tools (except for larger equipment like lawn mowers) and required training. We will not provide transportation. Applicants must be 18 years old or older.
Hiring process/timeline: Applications will remain open until February 1, 2025. Onsite interviews will occur in February/March 2025. Paid training and onsite work will begin in April 2025 and run through Nov 1, 2025.
How to apply: Complete the online form below. Please contact Mike Ziegler with any questions at 314-657-3790 or [email protected]
