AmeriCorps Community Landscaping Trainee

Civic Works • Baltimore, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

AmeriCorps Community Landscaping Trainees will transform vacant lots in neighborhoods throughout Baltimore City into communal green spaces and public gardens. Team members will learn how to properly use hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment involved in landscaping. They will serve with community members and help lead volunteer groups to conceptualize, create, and maintain green spaces. Team members will also participate in educational workshops, job skills training, and workforce development activities.

Civic Works strengthens Baltimore’s communities and promotes equity for people of all ages through education, skills development, and community service. The Community Landscaping Program transforms vacant lots in Baltimore City into usable green spaces. AmeriCorps members, community residents, local artists, and volunteer groups serve together to create and maintain thriving community spaces.

Requirements

• Ability to serve 40 hours/week (Monday – Friday, and some weekends).
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Willingness to serve in difficult weather conditions, (including extreme heat & cold).
• Agreement to submit to a criminal history check and National Sex Offender Registry search.
• Commitment to a drug free workplace.
• Team Player and a willingness to try and learn new things.

Nice To Haves

• A driver’s license.
• Knowledge of basic landscaping and design techniques.
• Experience serving in low-income communities.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transform vacant lots across Baltimore City into usable green spaces.
• Hands-on training in how to properly use power tools and heavy equipment responsibly and safely, along with self-paced online and classroom instruction on the basic and complex techniques involved in urban landscaping.
• Practical application opportunities leading community members and volunteer groups to conceptualize, create, and maintain green spaces.
• Members will receive continued support from Civic Works with the following soft skills: Mentoring & Career Planning Support Resume Building & Review Job Coaching & Referrals.
• Soft skills development related to personal and professional growth, from resume building and mock interviews, to equity, inclusion, and project management/leadership.

Benefits

• Members will receive a living allowance in the form of a fixed bi-weekly stipend.
• Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (based on the following service term structure): ○ 1700 hours - $7395.00 ○ 900 Hours - $3697.50 ○ 675 Hours - $2817.14 ○ 450 Hours - $1956.35 ○ 300 Hours - $1565.08
• Member will receive continued support from Civic Works with the following soft skills: Mentoring & Career Planning Support Resume Building & Review Job Coaching & Referrals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed