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 be capped at 30. 

POSITION DURATION

This position is available between May 1st, 2026 to September 30th, 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 Tree Care Program’s day-to-day watering from May 1st to September 30th.
• Work with a team to deliver supplemental water to thousands of trees throughout Davidson county
• Assists with other tree care activities, including mulching
• 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

The Cumberland River Compact is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education, collaboration, and action.

The Cumberland River Compact does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Contact Information and Application Instructions

Please email a resume to employment@cumberlandrivercompact.org  with the subject line: Seasonal Field Team Crewmember - Your First Initial and Last Name. Please do not call regarding this position. 

Cumberland River Compact

1320 Adams Street, Suite 1040

Nashville TN 37208 

Email: info@cumberlandrivercompact.org
Website: http://www.cumberlandrivercompact.org
Phone: (615) 837-1151