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North East Trees (NET) is a community-based nonprofit organization that helps heal environmental injustice through urban forestry, nature-based design-build, habitat restoration, and workforce development. Our work in underinvested communities in Los Angeles County helps to build climate resiliency through stewardship, planting, design, and community engagement.

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Reports To: Nursery Manager

Supervises: Volunteers, Nursery Interns,

Department: Design, Construction & Open Space

Status: Full Time, Hourly, Nonexempt

Work Location: Ascot Hills Park Nursery

Hourly Range: $21-$24 / hour

Benefits: In accordance with North East Trees’ benefits policies, NET benefits may include but are not limited to:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Health & Dental Insurance

NET benefits are regularly under review and subject to changes at any time.

Position Overview: The Nursery Assistant will be responsible for supporting general nursery operations, as well as NET public events and community engagements, under the direction of the Nursery Manager. The work of the Nursery Assistant will involve collection of locally sourced seed for native plant propagation for Fire Resiliency & Restoration work on NET projects. This is a physically demanding job that is in an outdoor nursery setting.

Responsibilities:

? Collection and documentation of native plant seeds from the LA region

? Process, clean, count, store and sow native plant seed

? Outplant propagated seedlings

? Perform plant maintenance, including weeding and watering

? Maintain growing areas and grounds of the nursery, including minor repairs

? Handle and transport tools, supplies, containers and plants in a safe manner

? Participate in community engagement events including volunteer activities, workshops, and demonstrations

Qualifications and Skills:

? Some experience in community service and volunteering preferred

? Nursery or Landscaping experience

? Basic computer skills, including competence in Microsoft and Google Suites

? Ability to maintain clean, organized workspace

? Ability to follow instructions, organizational directives and policies

? Ability to work well with others, and to work with and support volunteers

? Interest in native plants and local ecology

? Ability to hike and navigate natural environments

? Good problem solving skills

? A mobile phone is required to clock in and out for work shifts and breaks

? Reliable transportation required (own vehicle and ability to drive NET trucks)

Education and Experience:

? High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Requirements:

? Ability to do physical labor including lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs unassisted), and safely use hand tools and motorized equipment in changing weather conditions.

? Prolonged periods of standing at work tables, and some tasks requiring bending, lifting, stooping or kneeling for extended periods.

? Ability to operate standard office equipment

To Be Considered:

? Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to hr@northeasttrees.org. The Position will remain open until filled. Thank you for your interest in working with North East Trees.

North East Trees is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, North East Trees will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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ADA/OSHA

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. North East Trees expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, North East Trees will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.