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Urban Forestry Manager

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We are looking for an Urban Forestry Manager (UFM) who is passionate about environmental and social justice issues, understands why the urban canopy is critical to the health and well-being of the community, and is an experienced leader to join our organization. The ideal candidate has experience within urban forestry, supervising multiple staff in a field work setting, strong writing and speaking skills, and a commitment to navigating challenges with a focus on positive change. This role entails administrative duties, supervision of a team, and time out in the community assisting with tree planting and operational management. 

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Urban Forestry
  • Manage the overall operations of the Urban Forestry Department including managing tree inventory through a data entry system, ordering and planting trees in a timely manner, and keeping clear records of purchases and planting, and coordinate plantings for the Adopt-a-Tree program
  • Supervise team of three to five Urban Forestry Technicians
  • Work with GWR to schedule tree planting training for workforce development participants and new volunteers as well as advanced training sessions

Grant/Data Management
  • Track and monitor all aspects of tree inventory
  • Serve as GWR’s primary Urban Forest Metrix specialist and train others in the software
  • Enter all required information into tables and spreadsheets for reporting purposes
  • Contribute to grant invoices and reports 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Three years supervisory experience
  • B.A. in environmental sciences related field (equal years of professional experience may be substituted)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ISA certified or willing to become certified within year of employment
  • Ability to use G-Suite for nonprofits platform
  • Covid-19 vaccinated (or willing to become vaccinated prior to employment) 
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license
  • Must be 21 years of age or older

Desired Qualifications
  • Public speaking and presentation experience
  • Ability to identify tree species name and information
  • Comfortable managing data collection and maintaining/updating records
  • Familiarity with Restorative Justice
  • Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management practices
  • Proficiency in Spanish​
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Funders
  • Our Programs
    • Workforce Development
    • Urban Greening
    • Green Team
    • Air Rangers
  • Collaborative Projects
    • Richmond Wellness Trail
    • Richmond Greenway
  • Get Involved
    • Employment >
      • Urban Forestry Technician
      • Youth Program Coordinator
    • Contact Us
  • Support
    • Make a Donation