Join Our Crew
Step into your power.
A Landforce Crew is a team who works closely together to create important, positive change in the parks and green places in Allegheny County.
What is a Landforce Crew, and what do they do?
Our crews are fun and productive, and they work hard to complete each project. When you’re a part of a Landforce Crew, you will have a lot to be proud of, and your work will have a lasting impact as you give back to Pittsburgh and neighboring communities. Watch this short video to hear from our Crew Members.
Crew members also work with the Landforce team to create and implement Individualized Employment Plans, working together to identify and find long-term employment options.
A Landforce Crew includes 6 crew members and 1 crew leader. Each crew provides restoration and management services for parks, trails, and other outdoor spaces. There are four kinds of work that Landforce crews do:
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Managing Vacant Land
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Constructing Trails
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Restoring Habitats
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Managing Stormwater and Green Infrastructure
Some projects might involve more than one kind of work — constructing trails plus restoring habitats, for example. Find out more about the work our crews do.
What benefits are there to being a Crew Member?
As a Landforce Crew Member you get to work on a productive, fun team. The work is hands-on. It’s hard work, but it’s rewarding — not just because of the people you work with, but because in the end you’re having an impact on the quality of life in this region and can feel proud of your contribution.
Plus, as a crew member, you develop real-world skills, build your resume, and have the chance to work with our Workforce Development & Outreach Manager. Together, we will identify your long-term employment goals, identify the necessary steps to get there, and create an Individualized Employment Plan. Before you leave the Landforce team, we will also help you connect to future opportunities.
Benefits
What you get as a Crew Member
- Start working now Assist with land stewardship contracts on a seasonal basis — trails, habitats, gardens, vacant lots, green infrastructure, tree planting and care. Open on landforcepgh.org
- Contribute to the community Restoring and maintaining public lands means healthy green spaces people can enjoy, and a nicer place to live. Open on landforcepgh.org
- Receive training for jobs that need workers We partner with you on the opportunities you want to pursue, and directly with employers who need people. Open on landforcepgh.org
- Apply and be hired for a permanent job Customized training and support, with dedicated time for job searching, interviewing and applications. Open on landforcepgh.org
- Discover yourself Crew Members report more self confidence, self worth, perseverance, and a sense of pride in improving community assets. Open on landforcepgh.org
- What to expect The Crew Member job description — responsibilities, professional development and working with people. Open on landforcepgh.org
In their words
Crew Member comments
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“I hope I get to do something so good again.”
Landforce Crew Member
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“I used to destroy communities. Now I build them.”
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“Now I feel like a trail building expert and a leader.”
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“I hate how hard building trails is, but I love turning around and seeing everything we’ve accomplished.”
Landforce Crew Member
Ready to join a crew?
Apply online, or call the Landforce office at 412-727-6936 with questions about the season, training and what to expect.