READY Crew Leader

Business: Howard EcoWorks

Location: Glenwood

SEASONAL • TEMPORARY

Business Product/Service: Environmental Non-Profit

Business Address:
14270 Burntwoods RD
Glenwood, Maryland 21738

Phone: (443) 518-7665

Contact Name: Matt Hemler
Title: Program Coordinator
Email: info@howardecoworks.org
Website: https://www.howardecoworks.org/ready-crew-leader

Job Description

READY Crew Leader
Seasonal, Full-Time
Reports to: Programs Foreman
A READY Crew Leader is responsible for leading a team to deliver environmental services in the field. Crew Leaders manage the installation and maintenance of conservation landscapes, rain gardens, and other stormwater practices, as well as stream restoration work and debris removal from waterways.

Crew Leaders work with the Program Foreman and other operational staff and help to coordinate and implement the work plan for each day. The Crew Leader ensures that their crew meets the specified objectives in performing their work. They also ensure that team members have and use the skills and training to complete their assignments correctly, safely, and in a timely manner. The Crew Leader motivates their team, and both participates in and supports the professional development of their Crew Members. As the first line of supervision, Crew Leaders are responsible for handling disciplinary matters, which may include escalating issues to higher-level management. Above all, the Crew Leader is responsible for the safety of their crew and ensuring protocols are enforced to create a healthy work environment.

Through the READY program, Howard EcoWorks provides training in native and invasive plant identification, environmental restoration construction techniques, and comprehensive tool use. Participants also receive professional development support, including resume building and interview preparation, while gaining exposure to multiple sectors within the environmental field.

Wage: $17.25/hr​

Benefits:
Paid sick leave – 1 hour of Sick and Safe Leave accumulated for every 30 hours worked, accumulating up to 40 hours per year. Accrual starts on the first day of employment, and one is eligible to use Sick and Safe Leave after the completion of 30 days of employment.
Option to enroll in the EcoWorks 401(k) plan.
Opportunity to earn a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional-Associate (CBLP-A) Certificate.
Additional professional development opportunities.

Job Timeline:
Start Date: 6/15/26
End Date: 8/14/26

Additional Information:
This is a full-time, hourly, seasonal position.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including a half-hour unpaid lunch break and 2 paid 15-minute breaks per day.
There are no paid holidays, however, July 4th will be observed.
Weekend work opportunities may become available, but are not mandatory.
Work in the field is weather-dependent, which may result in shortened work weeks in the event of extreme weather. Indoor training and professional development opportunities may be offered on bad-weather days, when possible.

Application Process:
Fill out our application form. Resume and cover letter are optional.
Link to application: https://share.hsforms.com/1damMM07CTXubnTCA37XEugcmwh5
Deadline for priority application: 3/15/26
Applications close: 4/15/26
Learn more about the READY program here: www.howardecoworks.org/ready

Job Requirements

Responsibilities & Duties:
Manage and report daily crew attendance and billing
Enforce proper safety protocols at all times
Assist in training crews in how to properly use, store, and care for equipment & tools
Lead and supervise crews in proper execution of projects
Plan, execute, and assess the day-to-day activities of the crew to ensure adherence to project schedules
Read, interpret, and implement work plans, landscape designs, and planting plans
Drive company vehicles to transport crew and materials to job sites
Care for company vehicles on a daily and weekly basis by adhering to the standard operating procedures
Ensure crew delivers EcoWorks services timely, efficiently, and of expected quality
Communication with customers as needed
Provide and support field skills training to crew members
Oversee clean up of job sites and the proper storage and/or disposal of materials
Communicate and document progress and issues to Foreman
Assist in construction and maintenance work as needed

Qualifications & Requirements:
Must be between the ages of 18 – 25
Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to 14270 Burntwoods Rd, Glenwood, MD 21738 each day
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Strong leadership, communications, and process improvement skills
Must be dependable
Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings, including forests and streams
Must meet our required level of proficiency for safely driving a truck and trailer
Able to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds repetitively throughout a day
Flexible with changes in day to day tasks

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with READY or UpLift programs
Passion and/or interest in the outdoors
Flexible with changes in day to day tasks

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Heavy Lifting

Wages per hour: 17.25
Number of openings: 4
Overtime: YES
Benefits: NO

Days of Work:
MONDAY 7 am – 3:30 pm  TUESDAY 7 am – 3:30 pm  WEDNESDAY 7 am – 3:30 pm  THURSDAY 7 am – 3:30 pm  FRIDAY 7 am – 3:30 pm
Shift:

How to Apply: https://share.hsforms.com/1damMM07CTXubnTCA37XEugcmwh5
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: NO
Experience in Months: 6
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 04/15/2026