Outdoor Workforce Crew 2024
Launch Your Green Career: Join Glacier Peak Institute’s Outdoor Workforce Crew!
Are you ready to jumpstart your career while working outdoors? GPI’s Outdoor Workforce Crew is seeking passionate young people to gain valuable skills and experience! GPI is currently adding several positions to our Outdoor Workforce Crew.
This role is on-site at our Darrington, Washington office
This program is your chance to:
Develop in-demand skills: Get hands-on training in sought-after skills related to forestry, ecological restoration, and facilities maintenance. This may include but is not limited to: chainsaw certification, CPR/First Aid, basic carpentry skills, and use and maintenance of various hand tools and small equipment.
Build your resume: Gain real-world experience that will impress employers across multiple sectors.
Network with professionals: Learn from experienced crew leaders and make connections that could launch your career.
Explore your passion for the outdoors: Combine your love for nature with a fulfilling career path.
Projects may include:
Planting native trees and shrubs
Removing invasive plants
Building and maintaining trails
Maintaining campsites and picnic areas
Basic carpentry
Stream typing and other forest management-related activities
Who we're looking for:
Enthusiastic and motivated young people (18+)
Strong work ethic and ability to do physically demanding outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions
Ability to take direction and work as part of a team
Interest in learning about forestry, ecology, and conservation
Leadership skills
Benefits:
Gain valuable job skills and experience
Earn a fair wage while learning new skills
Make a positive impact on your community
Get coaching and support with future job applications
Receive a certificate of competency and letter of recommendations for future employers
Gear and equipment provided
Have fun and get outside!
Compensation for this role is $20.00/hr and will be 32 hours per week for up to 7 months.
At Glacier Peak Institute we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for benefits which include: Medical, vision, dental, retirement 401(k) match, and a flexible schedule with an unlimited PTO plan
How to Apply:
Send your resume or just write us an email stating your interest: HR@glacierpeakinstitute.org
Don't miss this opportunity to gain the skills and experience you need for a successful career in conservation!
Glacier Peak Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Glacier Peak Institute are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. The Organization will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary and where required by law so long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the business. The Organization will also accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs of its employees to the extent the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the business. If you would like to request an accommodation, or have any questions about your rights and responsibilities, contact your Director of Special Initiatives. This policy is not intended to afford employees with any greater protections than those which exist under federal, state or local law. Glacier Peak Institute strongly urges the reporting of all instances of discrimination and harassment, and prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination, harassment, or participates in an investigation of such a report. Glacier Peak Institute will take appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination, against any employee who violates this policy.