We’re Hiring: Tree Stewardship Assistant
Gila Resources Information Project
Tree Stewardship Assistant
Reports to: Tree Stewardship Coordinator
Part-time, grant-funded position
About Us
Since 1998, the Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP) has worked to promote community health by protecting our environment and natural resources. By serving as a watchful guardian of our environment in southwest New Mexico, we keep an eye on activities with the potential to harm community health and our environment. In response, we bring technical, policy and legal expertise to protect our land, air, water, public lands and wildlife and ensure community resilience and quality of life. By facilitating informed public participation, we engage the public in natural resource use decisions and stewardship of our natural systems, including restoration, tree planting, and other community-based projects. GRIP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Position Summary
The Gila Resources Information Project Tree Stewardship Assistant is committed to environmental protection and restoration, community engagement, and the mission of the Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network (SWNMCFN) to expand and care for the tree canopy in disadvantaged communities in southwest New Mexico.
Working closely with the Tree Stewardship Coordinator, the Tree Stewardship Assistant helps implement tree planting and tree care projects in Silver City, Deming, Santa Clara, Hurley, Bayard, and Lordsburg.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Working with the Tree Stewardship Coordinator, help with tree planting projects, including the following:
- Helping with transport of trees from nursery to storage facility and/or planting sites;
- digging planting holes;
- planting trees;
- watering trees;
- hauling and spreading mulch;
- staking trees;
- constructing soil sponges and rainwater harvesting structures;
- routine maintenance;
- other tree stewardship tasks as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Interest in tree stewardship
- Tree planting experience a plus, but not required as we’ll be providing training.
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Valid NM driver’s license
Compensation: $20/hour on part-time, seasonal basis (fall, winter, spring)
How to Apply:
Send an e-mail describing your interest in the position and any experience you may have that makes you the ideal candidate for the job. Send the e-mail to grip@gilaresources.info. Position will remain open until filled.
