NATIVE STEWARDSHIP TECH-2

Beyond Housing is a nationally recognized community development organization that works to strengthen families and transform under-resourced communities to create a stronger, more prosperous St. Louis region for all.

Our comprehensive model is built on the understanding that strengthening families and transforming under-resourced communities isn’t simple — it’s complex and requires a comprehensive, multipronged effort.

Over the years, we have created the infrastructure of staff, partners, programs, and relationships that is essential to fulfilling our comprehensive model to create a stronger St. Louis — once and for all.

Our work brings civic leaders, targeted nonprofits, corporate partners, and residents together to create meaningful and lasting change. It is focused in the 24:1 Community — a community comprised of multiple municipalities within the Normandy Schools footprint in North St. Louis County.

Position Summary: 

 The Native Stewardship Technicians are essential to the effective and efficient operation of the collaborative community forestry program within the 24:1 Initiative. Beyond Housing is currently looking for a Native Stewardship Technician to work closely with our Native Stewardship Lead, Forestry & Community Conservation (FCC) Director and Program Manager, and twenty-two small communities in the north St. Louis area to improve the health of community forests and native areas, and increase citizen knowledge, understanding, and participation in the management of Missouri’s urban and community forests and native landscaping. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform natural area and landscape site preparations, including the removal of invasive plants using both hand and power tools, and pesticide applications.
• Conduct routine care for young trees, including watering, mulching, weed control, and pruning.
• Promote awareness and participation in FCC programs through community outreach activities.
• Participate in weekend community volunteer events such as trash cleanups, tree planting, native planting, and similar activities.
• Participate in job training and regional workshops related to native landscaping, tree care, and other conservation activities, as well as professional development. 
• Display a growing aptitude for native plant landscaping, landscape maintenance techniques, safe pesticide use, and other topics associated with this work.
• Other duties as required.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• This workforce development position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to follow instructions, adhere to safety requirements, and practice safe work habits in all tasks.Herbicide use experience is strongly preferred
• Comfort with using tools and equipment that are used in landscaping projects after training, including: mowers, string strimmer, power equipment, chainsaws, and brush cutters; or a willingness to learn
• Familiarity with the 24:1/Normandy Schools Collaborative. 
• Able to work in a fast changing environment. 
• Ability to operate a pickup truck in an urban environment. Must possess or be able to obtain within the first 90 days a Class E driver’s license. Acceptable driving record for insurability. 
• Comfort hauling trailers strongly preferred 
• Commitment to racial equity with a diverse group of people. Ability to work well in a group. 
• Must be able to work in extremely hot or cold temperatures and work on rough terrain. 

Supervisor:

• Forestry and Community Conservation Program Manager
• Native Stewardship Lead

Salary and Benefits:

• Full-time salaried position as determined in current Beyond Housing Employee Handbook
• $20 per hour

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.  Beyond Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Statement:  Beyond Housing is committed to furthering the purpose of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are always willing to consider reasonable accommodations, which may allow a disabled person to perform this or any other job. The Summary of Physical Requirements is a list of what we believe at this point to be necessary in order to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Diversity & Inclusion Statement: At Beyond Housing, we are committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion throughout our organization and culture. We strive to understand and appreciate the individuality of every employee and create a better place to work for all. We nurture a culture where everyone positively acknowledges equity through action and is aware, understanding, and appreciative of diversity.

Our vision is to go beyond simple tolerance and fully embrace the things that make each person unique. We recognize that our employees’ differences support our ability to advance equity for the communities we serve. Further, we understand that equity is critical to the fulfillment of our mission to help entire communities become better places to live.

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