READY Operations Assistant

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: Programs Coordinator
Email: mhemler@howardecoworks.org
Website: https://www.howardecoworks.org/ready

Job Description

READY Operations Assistant
Temporary, Full-Time

Reports to: Landscape Foreman

Job Overview:

A READY Operations Assistant is responsible for supporting successful implementation of stormwater management and landscaping projects including conservation landscapes, rain gardens, and more. The Operations Assistant will work alongside the Landscape Foreman to coordinate and implement work plans for each day. They will also support ensuring that READY crew members and leaders have and use the skills and training necessary to complete their assignments correctly, safely, and in a timely manner. The Operations Assistant is responsible for maintaining inventory of materials and supplies, and supporting the transportation of said materials to and from job sites.

Responsibilities & Duties:
Assist with onboarding and training of READY program participants
Plan, execute, and assess day to day activities of the crew to ensure adherence to project schedule
Coordinate availability and transport of materials, plants, and supplies to job sites and organize resources during project life cycles
Verify and pull materials / supplies needed for day to day implementation of projects

Pick up of materials, plants, and supplies from vendors as needed
Support training of crew members and oversight on project implementation, ensuring crews perform their tasks in a skillful, safe, and timely fashion
Read and interpret work plans, landscape designs, and planting plans to ensure crews are performing the work accordingly
Oversee clean-up of job sites and proper disposal and storage of materials
Communicate daily field progress and/or problems to Landscape Foreman
Ensure maintenance and upkeep of EcoWorks’ tools, equipment, and storage spaces
Assist in construction and maintenance as needed

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a Howard County Resident
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Must be able to drive personal vehicle daily, with mileage reimbursement
Strong leadership, communications, and process improvement skills
Must be dependable
Experience in landscaping or environmental field work, particularly construction and maintenance
Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings including forests and streams
Ability to operate a truck with a utility trailer
Able to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds repetitively throughout a day

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with READY or UpLift programs
Passion and/or interest in the outdoors
Flexible with changes in day to day tasks
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Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Heavy Lifting, Medium Lifting

Wages per hour: 19
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Career Development

Days of Work:
MONDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm  TUESDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm  WEDNESDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm  THURSDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm  FRIDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Shift:

How to Apply: https://www.howardecoworks.org/ready-operations-assistant
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: NO
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 05/09/2025