Community Landscaping Assistant

Description
Position Title: Community Landscaping Assistant

Service Location: 1749 Gorsuch Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

Number of candidates: 4

Eligibility requirements: 18-24 years old

Work Model: Fully in-person (all employees are expected to work primarily from the office)

Position Description

Civic Works strengthens Baltimore's communities and promotes equity for people of all ages through education, skills development, and community service. The Community Landscaping Program transforms vacant lots in Baltimore City into usable green spaces. Members, community residents, local artists, and volunteer groups serve together to create and maintain thriving community spaces.

Community Landscaping Trainees transform vacant lots in neighborhoods throughout Baltimore City into communal green spaces and public gardens. Members learn to properly use hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment involved in landscaping. They serve alongside community members and help lead volunteer groups to conceptualize, create, and maintain green spaces. Members also participate in educational workshops, job skills training, and workforce development activities.

Service activities:

Transform vacant lots across Baltimore City into usable green spaces

Receive hands-on training in the safe and responsible use of power tools and heavy equipment, supported by self-paced online and classroom instruction covering basic and complex urban landscaping techniques

Lead community members and volunteer groups to conceptualize, create, and maintain green spaces

Participate in soft skills development covering personal and professional growth, including resume building, mock interviews, equity and inclusion, and project management and leadership