Environmental Resource Field Worker

Position Location

12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191 

This is an on-site position at Reston headquarters and Reston Association property. Your seasonal position may require travel to multiple Reston Association sites based on the duties required. 

Position Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? At Reston Association (RA), we’re committed to enhancing the quality of life for Reston residents through outstanding programs, exceptional services, and dedicated stewardship of the community’s natural and recreational resources. As the community's steward, RA is responsible for maintaining the quality of life in Reston, chiefly by caring for and administering the community's most precious asset - its real property. 

At RA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are actively seeking an Environmental Resource Field Worker to join our team! This role plays a vital part in maintaining safe, accessible, and ecologically healthy outdoor spaces across Reston. In this hands-on position, you will support the maintenance, monitoring, and stewardship of natural surface trails, natural areas, and community garden plots.

The Environmental Resource Field Worker contributes directly to organizational maintenance and sustainability goals through habitat restoration, landscape maintenance, vegetation management, and field inspections. This role works closely with environmental staff and volunteers to ensure our natural resources are cared for with excellence and consistency.

This position offers 40 hours per week, from Monday-Friday from April – December. These hours depend on operational needs and are subject to change.

 What You’ll Bring

• 18 years old.
• Coursework in natural sciences or a related field (preferred, notrequired).
• Enthusiastic aboutworking outdoors, in landscaping, land management, or environmental fieldwork.
• Valid driver’s license witha good drivingrecord.
• Ability to work independently in the field or collaboratively with a small team.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact courteously with the public.
•  Willingness to learn and safelyoperatetools and equipment, includingtrucks, gas-powered yard tools (mowers, trimmers, etc.)and various hand tools
• Ability to follow established procedures, safety guidelines, and environmental stewardship practices.
• Reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic attitude.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, plants, and debris up to 80 pounds, and perform manual labor such as bending, kneeling, and walking on uneven terrain.
• Experiencewith habitat restoration, invasive species removal, surveying tasks, or trail maintenance (preferred).
• Passion for supporting sustainable land management and preserving natural resources.

What You Can Expect From Reston Association

At RA, we are leading the model community where all can Live, Work, Play and Get Involved, and we strive to preserve and enhance the Reston community through outstanding leadership, service and stewardship of our resources. Our Core Values of Service, Collaboration, Stewardship, Innovation and Leadership guide everything we do, and we are proud to provide a workplace in which everyone is treated as an individual with dignity and respect, encourages creativity, and always endeavors to provide an atmosphere that exceeds member expectations and engages collaboration and communication.

If you are passionate about a workplace that is dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and advancing community while at the same time creating a collaborative workplace, we want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or state as an individual with a disability.

Compensation

In addition to a competitive hourly wage, we offer several benefits designed to enhance your experience at RA.

 Our offerings include:

• Free recreation passes for seasonal employees and their dependents
• One Free Season Long Guest Pass 
• Discounted fees for all Recreation Programs and Camp Programs
• Discounts in the RA Tennis and PickleballPro Shop
• One freepavilion reservation per year
• Half price reservationsatCommunity Buildings
• Four complimentary boat rental passes 
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Staff events

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free electric car charging on-site

We are dedicated to promoting a welcoming and rewarding workplace where all employees can thrive and feel valued. Your growth and success are important to us, and we strive to provide the resources and support necessary for you to achieve your personal and professional goals.