Woodlands Youth Crew

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB OVERVIEW

The Woodlands Youth Crew Member works as part of a team to care for the wooded forever wild areas of Prospect Park.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES

Ecological Restoration/Hard Skills

Vegetation control of exotic invasive species using mechanical means
Operation & maintenance of equipment such as hand saws wheelbarrows loppers hand pruners drills spades pitchforks in a safe and efficient manner
Installation of various erosion control structures
Fence installation and repair to protect sites and mitigate compaction
Proper planting and maintenance of native trees shrub and herbaceous species in project areas

Teamwork and Job Skills Training/Soft Skills

Continues to learn more about natural ecosystems and their management whenever the opportunity arises
Train work with and instruct less experienced crew members in all above skill related responsibilities
Enter keep and maintain records documenting work activities under supervision of Youth Program Manager
Maintain a positive work attitude by behaving and communicating in a cooperative manner with co-workers supervisors and the public

Performs other job-related duties and functions as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A current and valid NYC Work Permit
Must be currently enrolled in NYC Public School
Applicants must be between 14-18 years old as of March 31 2026

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge Skills & Personal Attributes)

A passion for and commitment to the Alliance mission sustaining the environment and the values of diversity equity and inclusion.
Must be punctual and able to communicate with others both individually and as part of a group.
Comfortable performing manual landscaping work in a park setting.
Highly motivated self-starter and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is normally performed in the field which subjects the intern to various external elements including potentially adverse weather conditions and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident/injury requiring following basic safety precautions
Regularly requires operating equipment where carelessness could result in injury; standing for extended periods of time; stooping bending kneeling crouching lifting pushing pulling and/or crawling; use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills; use of a desktop laptop or video display terminal and Identifying and distinguishing colors and shades of color
Manual labor requires moderate physical exertion - consistent need to lift push pull carry etc. up to 50lbs. May require special safety precautions such as working around moving parts machines or with irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing or gear
Requires communicating information with co-workers stakeholders and/or the public; reading correspondence instructions and/or technical documents; writing correspondence and/or reports and filling in forms
Requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination upon or prior to starting employment

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

(What Youll Need to Apply)

A brief description of past work or other relevant experiences (volunteering babysitting etc.).
A reference (teacher coach or supervisor) with their name phone and email.
Proof of a tetanus shot within the last 5-7 years.
A valid NYC Work Permit (Employment Certification/ working papers).

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Diversity Makes Us Stronger Together: Prospect Park Alliance serves park users of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and strives to reflect this diversity throughout our operations and in our leadership staff stakeholders and supporters. We know that by creating an equitable and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect and the appreciation of difference our employees will feel safe to express themselves voice their opinions and work together to find common ground and solutions. Integral to this vision is our longstanding commitment to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

JOB OVERVIEWThe Woodlands Youth Crew Member works as part of a team to care for the wooded forever wild areas of Prospect Park.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMESEcological Restoration/Hard SkillsVegetation control of exotic invasive species using mechanical meansOperation & maintenance of eq...