The City of Cambridge is hiring interns for the summer. One supervisor and eight intern positions are open for their Water by Bike summer intern program.
Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador Interns (Summer Positions), City of Cambridge Department of Public Works (A547)
- Inspect, water, and maintain selected young trees throughout the City.
- Ride a bike with trailer attached loaded with equipment and connect equipment to fire hydrants to watertrees and fill ‘Gator Bags’ with water. Weed existing tree wells
- Record watering progress with mapping program on tablet.
- Interact with residents and businesses and promote urban tree care and benefits.
- Responsibly represent the Cambridge Department of Public Works – Parks and Forestry Division.
- Perform related tasks as needed.
- Minimum Requirements: A demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship and appreciation for trees in urban settings. Background or interest in urban forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or urban planning. Undergraduate coursework in Horticulture, Forestry or Environmental Studies or related field is preferred. Ability to work independently. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be comfortable riding a bicycle in urban environment.
- Rate: $16.63/hour 30 hours/week; 10-12 weeks, typically May through August. (8 Positions)
- Application Procedure: Submit both your resume and letter of interest via email to:employment@cambridgema.gov or to Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312
- Resumes and letters of interested requested by 03/25/19. Position will remain open until filled. For a complete job description please visit our website at www.cambridgema.gov and click on “Jobs”. We are an AA/EEO Employer.
Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador Supervisor (summer position) City of Cambridge Department of Public Works (A551)
Cambridge DPW seeks a qualified individual to supervise the Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador program. The supervisor will work with a group of approximately 8 summer interns to lead and coordinate daily activities to support work objectives related to the Water-By-Bike summer program. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate watering routes with DPW staff for each team of interns and monitor progress throughout the day.
- Supervise Water-By-Bike interns and ensure professional presentation and behavior.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs to bicycles and other equipment.
- Inspect, water, and maintain selected young trees throughout the City.
- Ride a bike with a trailer attached loaded with equipment and connect equipment to fire hydrants to water trees and fill‘Gator Bags’ with water. Weed existing tree wells.
- Record watering progress with mapping program on tablet.
- Interact with residents and businesses and promote urban tree care and benefits.
- Responsibly represent the Cambridge Department of Public Works – Parks and Forestry Division
- Perform related tasks as needed.
- Minimum Requirements:
- College coursework in urban forestry, environmental science, urban planning, or education preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
- Demonstrated experience in supervisory role and team-building.
- Enthusiasm and flexibility; ability to “think on one’s feet” to revise and/or adapt to schedule changes.
- A demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship and ability to engage with the public on these issues.
- Familiarity with Cambridge preferred.
- Must be comfortable riding a bicycle in urban environment.
- Rate: $20.00/hr
- Application Procedure: Submit both your resume and letter of interest via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312.
- Resumes and letters of interested requested by 03/25/19. Position will remain open until filled. For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.cambridgema.gov and click on “Jobs”. We are an AA/EEO Employer.
