Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador Interns Supervisor

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The City of Cambridge DPW - Urban Forestry and Landscapes is seeking to fill the Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador Interns Supervisor position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College coursework in urban forestry, environmental science, urban planning, or education preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a team-building and supervisory role.
• Must be comfortable riding a bicycle in urban environment.
• The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with Cambridge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, reaching, and pulling.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Rate: $23.50 hourly

For more details and online application please visit our website at https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAMBRIDGEMA&cws=37&rid=1208