Green Team Assistant Crew Leader
Organizational Overview
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is a nonprofit in Boston, MA with a mission to restore and improve the Emerald Necklace for all. The Conservancy is dedicated to stewarding the 1,100-acre linear Emerald Necklace park system in Boston and Brookline connecting over 15 diverse neighborhoods. Our vision: A thriving Emerald Necklace where people and parks care for each other, made possible through thoughtful parks care, people-driven programming and inclusive policy work.
Position Overview
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is seeking qualified applicants for a temporary position to assist in leading, teaching and inspiring youth crew members ages 14-18 in our summer employment program, Green Team. This role is designed as an entry-level, learning-focused opportunity for individuals interested in developing leadership and environmental career skills. The Green Team is a unique and exciting program that employs youth and combines environmental career exploration, park and rose garden maintenance, hands-on workshops, soft skill development, environmental education, nature connection and outdoor adventure activities. Each Assistant Crew Leader is responsible for assisting in the creation of a rewarding, safe and productive experience for the 10-12 crew members ages 14-18.
Title: Green Team Assistant Crew Leader
Position type: Seasonal, June 29, 2026 – August 13, 2026, Non-Exempt
Department: Education
Reports to: Education Manager
Compensation: $19-$20/hour, depending on experience
Work Schedule: 32-35 hours a week.
- Training dates: June 29-June 30, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
- Program facilitation days: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am -4:30 pm
- Staff planning day: Fridays, 10:00 am –1:30 pm (if necessary)
Responsibilities
- Assist the Crew Leader in managing and supporting a crew of 10-12 youth crew members
- Assist the Crew Leader in supervising youth on tool use and safety
- Assist Crew Leader to ensure the successful and timely completion of work projects
- Participate in outdoor adventure days and overnight camping trip
- Assist in the facilitation of the camping overnight
Qualifications
- Interest in natural history, nature connection, and environmental education
- Interest in land care (plant bed maintenance, invasive plant removal)
- Comfortable working outside and getting hands dirty
- Must possess valid First Aid and CPR Certification before the start of the program
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate a positive attitude while working on a team
- An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check, including a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information)
- 6-12 months of work experience
Physical and Time Requirements
- Ability to perform manual, physical outdoor work which requires standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, lifting, etc. Outdoor work includes, but is not limited to, pruning, weeding, hiking, mulching, etc.
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, Veteran status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
