$20 per hour & benefit eligible once certified

This position is for someone with a great attitude, high integrity, follows written & verbal directions well, and is very detail oriented. We maintain native habitats all year by removing invasive plants, planting native plants, and addressing issues related to storm water, grade, erosion, and compaction. The landscape specialist must be a team player with reliable transportation, a clean driving record, outdoor work boots a smart phone & valid driver’s license. At times we do heavy lifting & strenuous activity such as digging, carrying mulch, hardscaping with stone, planting large trees, climbing ladders etc. This is a full time position with benefits. Environmental education & certifying training is included. 

What We Need: 

• Responsible
• Reliable team member
• Works respectfully with animals & insects
• Pays strong attention to detail 
• Problem solve with little direction 
• Adjusts quickly to change
• Energetic & interested in wildlife
• A valid MVR approved driver's license (required)
• Must have clean background check (required) 
• Landscape specialists also work in the nursery as needed 

The Nursery Specialist 

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$150 per day 

What We Need:
A very hands-on, independent & reliable person to assist the Nursery Supervisor with the care, collection, processing, inventory and shipment of our plants and seeds. Plants may be our inventory but it doesn't mean we don't talk to them ;)

Tasks:

• Organize inventory 
• Watering
• Trimming
• Pruning
• Grafting 
• Planting
• Planning
• Staging
• Feeding plants
• Seed Collection
• Clean seeds
• Store seeds
• Package seeds
• Seed germination 
• Prepare orders
• Ship orders
• Pickup plants
• Make plant deliveries 
• Receive shipments
• Prepare reports
• Maintain Nursery 
• Clean Tanks
• Nursery staff do assist in the field as needed (planting, weeding or seed collecting)

 The Market Specialist 

Saturdays (every other), 6AM - 2PM, March through November, $150 per event 

Sundays (every other), 6AM - 2PM, March through November, $150 per event 

Seasonally the Market Specialists will setup our display at farmers markets and events, including tent, tables, potted plants, products, gift items, signage, register, and décor. The market specialist has to setup rain or shine, and must be comfortable working independently and handling transactions. The Market Specialists directly speaks with customers and potential clients, and is the face of Green Steeze. Strong communication is needed to speak comfortably with customers & provide important feedback that will help our company grow. Marketing &/or sales experience is preferred. Our current market locations are in Manassas City & Ashburn, VA. We occasionally have 1x events that we will setup for as well in other areas. 

What We Need: 

• Friendly
• Punctual
• Quick Learner
• Comfortable talking to strangers
• A valid MVR approved driver's license (required)
• Supportive closed-toe shoes
• Must have clean background check 

(Gardeners & creative thinkers preferred) 

 The Childcare Specialist

6am - 4pm, Monday - Friday
Compensation
Salary $43k + medical benefits
Plant based meals provided

What We Need: 
Designs and teaches preschool and school age curriculum which prioritizes sustainable and environmental practices and land stewardship to no more than 6 students on a regular basis. Teacher also assists with the marketing of our day program and educational tours when small groups visit to learn about hydroponic food production, native plants, fish and habitats, and eco-friendly practices. Promotes a curriculum based upon fun, hands-on learning objectives through play and observation, to encourage a lifelong love and respect for the Earth, while monitoring the safety of the students and cleanliness of our classroom. Provides healthy, balanced, plant based meals for students and assists with diapering and potting training. Transports school aged students before & after school. Maintains inventory system for classroom materials and supplies.

• Professional, patient & positive demeanor
• CPR/First Aid Training (provided)
• Habitat training (provided)
• Background check (required)
• Valid MVR approved driver's license (required)
• Professional experience working with young children
• Understanding of childhood development & methods of instruction
• Communicates well with parents regarding student's progress & behavior
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic writing, math and science skills
• Strong awareness of surroundings

Ideal candidate:
Enjoys teaching children, kind, patient, trustworthy, reliable, enjoys the outdoors & wildlife, cooking, plant-based, creative, nurturing, and a great role model for students.

 Internship

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7am - 4pm, Monday - Friday
$17hr 

Many environmental students don't realize that conservation landscaping is an existing career choice. Interns work with the Foreman and Landscape Specialists to learn about each stage of conservation landscaping, from design and installation to maintenance. We cover land stewardship and discuss best management practices to provide functionality for the client while improving habitat. Interns will learn the importance of conservation in landscaping, storm water management, and the techniques we use to maintain healthy soil, clean water and air, and the benefits of biological diversity.

 Daily Help

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7am - 4pm, Monday - Friday (specific days verified by HR)
$150 per day (Paid via PayPal at the end of each shift)

This is a great opportunity for working folks who need an outdoor experience for the day, folks that typically volunteer for environmental projects, college students, or people interested in learning about conservation landscaping.

Sometimes we have large projects which require more hands. At this point we will hire good folks to come assist with a project. You can pre-apply to be called as these projects occur. 

Requirements: 

• Follows directions well
• ID/Social Security Card/Birth Certificate 
• Reliable Transportation
• Work Boots 
• Clean Jeans or Khakis
• Phone Interview 
• Phone Orientation

Sub-Contracting with Green Steeze

Sometimes we will partner with other professionals such as native plant growers, arborists, carpenters, irrigation, and hardscaping. If you are interested in sub-contracting with Green Steeze, please contact Steph. connect@greensteeze.com