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The position will also help ensure that student-led projects are organized, safe, educational, and aligned with school and community goals.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n1. High School Forestry Peer Mentor Support\nWork directly with selected high school forestry peer mentors.\nProvide ongoing coaching, supervision, and hands-on guidance.\nHelp peer mentors develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and project-management skills.\nPrepare peer mentors to lead forestry and environmental activities with elementary and middle school students.\nHelp students understand appropriate safety procedures and expectations when working outdoors.\nProvide feedback to students regarding their leadership and work performance.\nHelp students build professional skills that can be used in future employment, internships, and career training.\n2. Forestry Work-Based Learning\nCoordinate hands-on forestry work experiences for high school students.\nProvide opportunities for students to learn about tree planting, tree identification, tree care, habitat restoration, invasive species, environmental stewardship, and urban forestry.\nConnect students with real-world forestry professionals, municipal staff, environmental organizations, and other industry partners.\nHelp students understand career pathways in forestry, environmental science, natural resources, landscaping, arboriculture, conservation, and related fields.\nAssist students in developing work habits, including punctuality, responsibility, teamwork, communication, and proper use of tools and equipment.\n3. Student-Led Elementary Forestry Activities\nWork with high school peer mentors to develop age-appropriate forestry activities for elementary students.\nAssist students in planning and delivering hands-on lessons, demonstrations, games, and outdoor activities.\nCoordinate activities involving tree identification, planting, environmental education, wildlife habitat, conservation, and school beautification.\nHelp peer mentors develop classroom and outdoor activity plans.\nProvide guidance to students on working appropriately with younger children.\nSupport a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.\n4. School Forestry Projects\nCoordinate forestry and beautification projects at participating Lansing School District schools.\nAssist with planning tree planting and landscape improvement projects.\nCoordinate student work crews and peer mentors during outdoor projects.\nHelp identify projects that provide meaningful learning experiences for students.\nCoordinate with school staff and community partners regarding schedules, materials, site preparation, and student participation.\nAssist with follow-up tree care and maintenance activities.\n5. Safety and Equipment\nTeach and reinforce safe outdoor work practices.\nEnsure students receive appropriate instruction before using forestry and landscaping tools.\nMonitor student use of tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment.\nMaintain an organized inventory of forestry tools, equipment, and supplies.\nReport damaged or unsafe equipment and recommend replacements when needed.\nFollow Lansing School District safety policies and applicable site requirements.\n6. Program Coordination\nDevelop and maintain a yearly schedule of forestry activities and student work experiences.\nCoordinate school-based and outdoor learning activities with teachers and program staff.\nAssist with scheduling field experiences, forestry projects, guest speakers, and career exploration activities.\nCoordinate with City of Lansing forestry staff and other community partners when appropriate.\nAssist with transportation and logistical planning for off-site activities.\nMaintain records of student participation and completed forestry projects.\n7. Student Leadership Development\nHelp students transition from participants to peer leaders.\nProvide opportunities for students to take increasing responsibility for planning and leading activities.\nEncourage students to develop confidence, professionalism, and leadership skills.\nHelp students document their forestry experiences for resumes, portfolios, internships, and future employment.\nSupport students in exploring postsecondary education, apprenticeships, certifications, and careers related to forestry and environmental work.\nQualifications\nRequired\nExperience in forestry, environmental education, landscaping, natural resources, agriculture, conservation, outdoor education, or a closely related field.\nExperience working with high school students or young people.\nAbility to lead hands-on outdoor activities.\nAbility to teach and reinforce workplace and outdoor safety practices.\nStrong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work collaboratively with school staff, students, families, and community partners.\nAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.\nAbility to pass required school district background and employment requirements.\nPreferred\nExperience with urban forestry, arboriculture, tree planting, or municipal forestry.\nExperience supervising or mentoring youth.\nExperience developing environmental education activities.\nExperience working with student peer mentors or youth leadership programs.\nKnowledge of native trees, plants, wildlife habitat, and local ecosystems.\nFirst Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.\nExperience with landscaping tools and basic forestry equipment.\nKey Performance Expectations\nEstablish a consistent and productive working relationship with high school forestry peer mentors.\nProvide meaningful hands-on forestry experiences for students.\nHelp students develop leadership and workplace skills.\nSupport students in successfully leading activities with younger students.\nComplete forestry and beautification projects at participating schools.\nMaintain safe and organized work environments.\nBuild partnerships with forestry, environmental, education, and workforce organizations.\nHelp students connect forestry education to real-world careers and employment opportunities.\nStudent Outcomes\nDevelop practical forestry and environmental skills.\nGain hands-on work experience.\nPractice leadership and mentoring.\nLead activities for younger students.\nLearn proper use of forestry and landscaping tools.\nDevelop workplace communication and teamwork skills.\nParticipate in community improvement projects.\nExplore forestry and environmental career pathways.\nBuild experiences that can be included on resumes, portfolios, and job applications.\nPosition Goal\nThe overall goal of the Forestry Work Coordinator is to create a structured bridge between forestry education, student leadership, work-based learning, and community service.\nThe 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