JOB TITLE:  Seasonal Field Team Crew Member - Planting Season

POSITION OVERVIEW

Field Team members report directly to the Director of Field Operations and are managed on a daily basis by the Field Operation Managers, focusing on tree maintenance and care. Other operational work (listed further below) may be required of the employee.100% of this employee’s time will be spent working outside. Weekly workload may be dictated by adverse weather. The starting pay for this position is $18/hr, and weekly hours will generally be around 30. 

POSITION DURATION

This position is available between October 15th, 2026 to April 15th, 2026. Start and end dates may be flexible depending on employee availability. Hours are between Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM. There may be some variation dependent on daily workload.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a key component to the Root Nashville campaign field operations
• Work with a team to deliver and plant 8,000 1” caliper trees
• Assists with other tree care activities, including mulching and pruning
• Employee may assist with other field programs, as needed by the organization, such as:
• Assist in large-scale clean-ups to meet grant deliverables
• Ability to assist in Green Infrastructure stormwater buildouts and retrofits
• Assists as field help in stream restoration projects
• Work with staff on various other grant deliverables that require hands on labor

QUALIFICATIONS

• This is a field position. A successful applicant will enjoy working outside through the seasons
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
• 18 years of age
• Valid form of identification 
• Interest in environmental causes a plus
• Must be a team player
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks, assignments, and priorities

PAY & BENEFITS
The starting pay for this position is $18