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Teens ages 13 - 18 years of age at time of application,
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Live in, attend school, or places of worship within the neighborhoods of: Northshore, Brentwood, Norwood, Brooklyn, New Town, Durkeeville, Phoenix, Downtown, LaVilla, Sugar Hill, College Gardens, Eastside, North Riverside, Lackawanna, Mixon Town, Springfield, Fairfield, Panama Park, Pearl Court, Talleyrand, Robinson’s Addition, and Long Branch or zip codes 32202, 32204, 32206, 32208, 32209, 32254
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Be able to show up on on time
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Be able to safely ride a bicycle for up to 3 miles a day in an urban setting by following safety guidelines provided by Groundwork Jacksonville staff;
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Be interested in conservation, community, and environmental stewardship;
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Have an email address that is checked at least once a day;
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Are commitmented to teamwork, safety, follow-through, education, and hard work;
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Are physically able to work outside for 4 hours, often in adverse conditions; handle tools, lift objects, and participate in required reflection time after each work day;
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Culturally aware of self, others, and community, or willing to learn to be culturally aware;
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Willing and able to verbally express concepts to team and community members;
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Demonstrate workplace skills of teamwork, professionalism, and leadership along with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy;
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Be a self-starter, shows and demonstrates a desire to learn, grow, and maximize personal potential.