North Branch Conservation Corps Crew Member

Reports to: North Branch Crew Manager

Start date: ASAP

Locations: Ability to meet at designated meetup location in 6100 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Pay rate: $18.00 per hour, increasing incrementally to $20.00 per hour over a 2-year period

Schedule: 36 hours per week on average (full time)

• Typically 9 hours/day
• 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Thursday. Schedule changes regularly, based on season, weather, and other requirements. Friday and Saturday work is sometimes required.

Mission: We unite people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County.

• →Work outdoors on a team of 5 people, removing invasive species using hand and power tools
• →Conduct hands-on activities, such as seed collecting and prescription burning, to restore ecological health to forest preserves
• →Conduct tool maintenance as required
• →Participate in required training sessions 

• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong interest in learning about conservation and working outdoors
• Must be punctual and responsible, with the ability to work with others as a team
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50 lbs.) and work outside in inclement weather and extreme temperatures
• Ability to obtain a State of Illinois Pesticide Operator License and First Aid/CPR certification ability to secure one within 45 days of hire (training provided)
• Ability to obtain Forest Preserves of Cook County Feller I Chainsaw Certification, Friends Chainsaw Certification, and Chicago Wilderness Prescription Burn Training Certification (training provided)
• Some flexibility in work hours, including weekend work, is required
• Ability to meet at designated meetup location, Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center, 6100 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

• Experience working outdoors as part of a team
• Volunteer experience