Northwest Habitat Management offers restoration and mitigation planting, site maintenance, noxious weed control and related services to restore riparian, prairie and other types of habitats. We work primarily in Skagit and Snohomish counties with occasional work elsewhere in Western Washington.

Job Description:

We are hiring two crew members to join our team for the 2025 season. These seasonal positions operate on a full time 40 hours per week schedule of 4-10’s Mon-Thur. These positions start in mid-May and run into October. Duration of position is flexible and can be discussed at the interview.

Starting pay is $20-$21 depending on experience. These positions have the opportunity to turn into permanent year-round employment based on performance in the main season. 

Crew members will work as a team to achieve restoration management goals for our clients. Tasks include native tree and shrub planting, live staking, mowing and brush cutting, EZJECT lancing, spot spraying, tree tube installation and the preparation and maintenance of new and existing planting sites.

Required Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid drivers license
• Clean driving record (must be insurable)
• Criminal background check
• Ability to work on uneven ground and steep slopes
• Ability to communicate respectfully in the work environment.
• Experience working outdoor team-based jobs
• Familiarity with various tools including weed whackers, drills, pruners, hand saws, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs comfortably.
• Basic understanding of native and non-native plants
• Willingness to use herbicide
• Ability to follow oral and written directions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with power and hand tools
• Familiarity with typical Northwest native plants and their ecosystems