Keep Denton Beautiful - Community Forestry Intern

CITY OF DENTON invites applications for the position of: KDB Community Forestry Intern

SALARY: $10.00 - $15.00 Hourly OPENING DATE: 06/06/16   CLOSING DATE: Continuous   JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing direct support to Keep Denton Beautiful for community-based urban forestry programs.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Community Forestry Program Support: Develops and refines KDB's Community Urban Forestry programs, in conjunction with KDB staff Researches, organizes, and analyzes program data for compilation into various reports Collects, records, analyzes, and tracks tree survival rates and other measures of program success Assists KDB staff on special projects, preparation of materials, analysis of findings, and presentation of findings to staff and other community stakeholders Works with KDB staff to support programs through volunteerism, and promote programs through community outreach efforts Compiles urban forestry education content, and writes original copy for the KDB website, blog, social media channels, and other platforms KDB Team Responsibilities: Participates as a part of the Keep Denton Beautiful Staff Team Attends weekly staff meetings and provides weekly status reports on workload Participates actively in KDB programs and events, and serves as a source of support for fellow staff team members Ensures that all events, programs and communications are within the scope of the organizational mission and vision Answers and returns phone calls, greets visitors to the KDB office, and works with the KDB staff team to ensure general upkeep of the KDB office environment Maintains a professional image and appearance, as indicated by various situations and events requiring interaction with the public and with City departments Works to cultivate positive, collaborative community relationships to further the work of KDB Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current enrollment in a college or university level program requiring an internship Core Competencies: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance Ability to interact with customers professionally and provide good customer service Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail in a fast-paced environment Strong time management and project management skills Ability to work outside in temperature extremes, and assist with all aspects of tree planting projects Ability to lead groups of volunteers to complete a project Ability to perform basic quantitative and/or qualitative research functions, such as data collection and preliminary analysis Skilled in the operation of a personal computer and software, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law) Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check Must be able to work Monday through Friday, with regular weekend and evening events (20 hours per week)   Applicants must satisfy all conditions of employment as outlined in the position announcement. All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to employment. "We are committed to achieving a diversified workforce!" ADA/EOE/ADEA. www.cityofdenton.com "Dedicated to Quality Service" APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.cityofdenton.com OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 601 E. Hickory Street Suite A Denton, TX 76205 (940) 349-8340 hr@cityofdenton.com An Equal Opportunity Employer Job #16-00183 KDB COMMUNITY FORESTRY INTERN PK