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
Grant/Data Management
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Desired Qualifications
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