Green Infrastructure Associate (Seasonal)

Clean Wisconsin is hiring a seasonal Green Infrastructure Associate in Milwaukee, WI, starting May 2025. The role involves assisting with community outreach and installation of green yard projects like rain gardens and barrels. No prior experience is needed, but candidates should enjoy outdoor work. Responsibilities include project management, coordinating workshops, and engaging with community members. The position emphasizes diversity and teamwork.
Do you enjoy working outside and building bridges within your community? Why not join a team of passionate people working to strengthen their communities? Clean Wisconsin is seeking a new Green Infrastructure Associate to support our team with installations of small-scale green yard projects in Milwaukee, like rain gardens and rain barrels. Green infrastructure is a way of managing rainfall to reduce the risk of flooding in our streets, yards and basements. No experience is necessary so long as you like to be outside and work hard! Learn more about our projects at www.cleanwisconsin.org/our-work/resilient-sustainable-communities/community-engagement

The Green Infrastructure Associate is a seasonal position in Milwaukee starting in May 2025 and ending in November. During the peak summer season, at least 40 hours per week can be expected, while hours may fluctuate at other times. The Green Infrastructure Associate is responsible for coordinating and assisting with community outreach and installation of rain barrels and rain gardens, conducting workshops and engaging with community members. This position reports to the Green Infrastructure Manager and provides general support to Clean Wisconsin’s resilient communities program as needed.

Clean Wisconsin is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our hiring practices. We value a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences, and we prioritize diversity within our team. If you have any doubt about whether you might be qualified for this position and you think you have something special to contribute, we encourage you to apply. Please also see our statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion at: www.cleanwisconsin.org/about-us/diversity

RESPONSIBILITIES
• In collaboration with the Green Infrastructure Manager, assist in project management of Clean Wisconsin and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s green infrastructure outreach work in Milwaukee known as the MMSD Neighborhood GI Outreach Project.
• Coordinate outreach events and educational workshops with residents, neighborhood leaders, and neighborhood service providers and related organizations, to educate community members about the need for and benefits of green infrastructure.
• Coordinate and physically install small-scale residential green infrastructure projects, such as rain barrels, rain gardens, and native planting beds, and perform maintenance to existing green infrastructure.
• Operate as supervisor on job sites and oversee field work with MMSD’s Fresh Coast Intern Team.
• Assist the Green Infrastructure Manager in developing customized workshops and materials, policy development and education, and promoting green infrastructure to various audiences and special interest groups as needed.
• Seek opportunities and build partnerships for Clean Wisconsin in Milwaukee, southeast regional Wisconsin, and statewide.
• Support the resilient communities program team with grant project administration.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with residents, partnering organizations, and associated community partners;
• Ability to work well independently and with a team;
• Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences;
• Experience using basic garden tools and equipment (e.g. shovels, rakes, and hand trowels) is preferred but not required.
• Ability to interact effectively, appropriately, and compassionately with staff and community partners;
• Proficiency in basic computer skills;
• Commitment to helping create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences;
• Flexibility and creativity;
• Requires full range of physical movement – bending, reaching, lifting, etc. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites in different parts of the city;

COMPENSATION

The pay range is $22 to $25 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.

This is a seasonal position starting in May and ending in November 2025. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Evening and weekend work required. Work hours may vary depending on project needs. During the peak summer season, at least 40 hours per week can be expected, while hours may fluctuate at other times. This position does not include benefits.