Jobs
Jobs
We're pleased to highlight employment and internship opportunities that may be of interest to those in the urban greening community. For a full list of announcements, please visit the Jobs Archive.
Alliance for Community Trees (College Park, MD)
Introduction: The purpose of ACT's Internship Program is to develop graduate and undergraduate students' knowledge and work experience through urban forestry related programming, community-based projects, and nonprofit management.
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Conservation Advocate, Kootenai Environmental Alliance (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho)
Deadline: September 15, 2010
Kootenai Environmental Alliance is seeking an energetic and motivated Conservation Advocate to help direct and implement the organization's conservation programs and outreach efforts in North Idaho.
Vice President of Science and Conservation, The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL)
Deadline: Open until filled
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Science & Conservation leads the Arboretum's strategy for tree-related science and conservation and is responsible for planning, strategic direction, program integration, fund raising and external relations related to all programmatic components.
Forester I, Maryland Department of Natural Resources (Charles County, MD)
Deadline: September 15, 2010
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for a Forester I position located in Charles County. This position is responsible for delivering all Forest Service programs which include Forest Stewardship Plan preparation, Fire and Resource Protection, Watershed Management, Urban and Community Forestry and State land management.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for a Forester I position located in Charles County. This position is responsible for delivering all Forest Service programs which include Forest Stewardship Plan preparation, Fire and Resource Protection, Watershed Management, Urban and Community Forestry and State land management.
Communications Associate, Casey Trees (Washington, DC)
Deadline: September 10, 2010
The Communications Associate takes a lead role in the implementation of our e-communications efforts including web strategy, content development and the management of the website's outreach to constituents.
The Communications Associate takes a lead role in the implementation of our e-communications efforts including web strategy, content development and the management of the website's outreach to constituents.
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Business Development Manager, Chicago Gateway Green (Chicago, IL)
Deadline: August 20, 2010
Chicago Gateway Green seeks an outstanding and motivated Business Development Manager. The right person will have all of the necessary abilities to be able to grow and nurture relationships with our partners and have a proven track record of success in new business development, client management, as well as be aligned with the organization's mission.
Chicago Gateway Green seeks an outstanding and motivated Business Development Manager. The right person will have all of the necessary abilities to be able to grow and nurture relationships with our partners and have a proven track record of success in new business development, client management, as well as be aligned with the organization's mission.
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Neighborhood Trees Specialist, Friends of Trees (Portland, OR)
Deadline: Open until filled
Friends of Trees seeks a Neighborhood Trees Specialist to implement community-based, neighborhood street tree planting projects in collaboration with Volunteer Neighborhood Coordinators, Neighborhood Associations and other partner groups in accordance with Friends of Trees' mission.
Friends of Trees seeks a Neighborhood Trees Specialist to implement community-based, neighborhood street tree planting projects in collaboration with Volunteer Neighborhood Coordinators, Neighborhood Associations and other partner groups in accordance with Friends of Trees' mission.
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AmeriCorps MillionTreesNYC Assistant, New York Restoration Project (New York, NY)
Deadline: Open until filled
NYRP is seeking to fill one 11-month term (1,700 service hours) AmeriCorps position to support the MillionTreesNYC campaign, beginning in October 2010. Joining New York Restoration Project's AmeriCorps team is a way to put your idealism into action.
NYRP is seeking to fill one 11-month term (1,700 service hours) AmeriCorps position to support the MillionTreesNYC campaign, beginning in October 2010. Joining New York Restoration Project's AmeriCorps team is a way to put your idealism into action.
Nursery and Grounds Manager, Casey Tree Farm (Berryville, VA)
Deadline: August 25, 2010
Casey Tree Farm, a 700 acre horse and agriculture farm in Berryville, VA, seeks a Nursery and Grounds Manager. The Nursery and Grounds Manager oversees all aspects of the farm. The ideal candidate will possess a broad range of technical skills in the nursery management arena, excellent interpersonal communication skills, functions well in a team setting, can effectively manage a small crew and volunteers, has direct knowledge and/or experience working on a farm, and has a genuine interest in the conservation missions of Casey Trees and Casey Tree Farm.
Casey Tree Farm, a 700 acre horse and agriculture farm in Berryville, VA, seeks a Nursery and Grounds Manager. The Nursery and Grounds Manager oversees all aspects of the farm. The ideal candidate will possess a broad range of technical skills in the nursery management arena, excellent interpersonal communication skills, functions well in a team setting, can effectively manage a small crew and volunteers, has direct knowledge and/or experience working on a farm, and has a genuine interest in the conservation missions of Casey Trees and Casey Tree Farm.
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Plant Ecologist with the Green Seattle Partnership, Seattle Parks and Recreation (Seattle, WA)
Deadline: August 10, 2010
This position will provide expert direction on the implementation and development of the vegetation management programs for Seattle Parks within the Green Seattle Partnership program in various locations citywide. Knowledge of Pacific Northwest native plant communities and how they function, native plant identification, urban forest restoration techniques and plant establishment practices, volunteer recruitment and management experience are necessary for this position.
This position will provide expert direction on the implementation and development of the vegetation management programs for Seattle Parks within the Green Seattle Partnership program in various locations citywide. Knowledge of Pacific Northwest native plant communities and how they function, native plant identification, urban forest restoration techniques and plant establishment practices, volunteer recruitment and management experience are necessary for this position.
Director of Sponsorship and Institutional Relations (Brooklyn, NY)
The Prospect Park Alliance is currently seeking a full-time Director of Sponsorship and Institutional Relations to join a dynamic and successful development team that raises nearly $5 million annually in operating support in addition to capital support and government grants management. This is an exciting opportunity to work with experienced professionals in development as well as marketing, and to help strengthen and expand the Alliance's institutional giving and sponsorship capacity.
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North East Trees Water Resources Project Manager (Los Angeles, CA)
Deadline: Open until filled
North East Trees is a community based, grassroots, environmental non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. They are one of the few design build non-profit organizations in Los Angeles. The North East Trees staff includes licensed professional arborists, landscape architects, landscape designers, and environmental scientists that ensure efficient and effective end-to-end project management.
North East Trees is a community based, grassroots, environmental non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. They are one of the few design build non-profit organizations in Los Angeles. The North East Trees staff includes licensed professional arborists, landscape architects, landscape designers, and environmental scientists that ensure efficient and effective end-to-end project management.
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Water Resources Project Manager, North East Trees (Los Angeles, CA)
Deadline: Open until filled
Responsibilities of the Water Resources Project Manager/Engineer will include preparation of project scopes, budgets, and timelines; management of NET sub-contractors, including engineers, and other design and construction professionals; oversight and tracking of project budgets and related project administration; coordination of community involvement in concert with other NET staff and partners; communication with a diverse mix of public, private and non-profit partners; and assistance to clients with bidding, construction management, and other tasks as required.
Responsibilities of the Water Resources Project Manager/Engineer will include preparation of project scopes, budgets, and timelines; management of NET sub-contractors, including engineers, and other design and construction professionals; oversight and tracking of project budgets and related project administration; coordination of community involvement in concert with other NET staff and partners; communication with a diverse mix of public, private and non-profit partners; and assistance to clients with bidding, construction management, and other tasks as required.
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Southeast Region Manager, Washington State Department of Natural Resources (Ellensburg, WA)
Deadline: Open until filled
Washington State DNR is looking to hire a chief representative for the Southeast Region who would oversee the management of 900,000 acres of state trust lands. DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. They generate revenue that supports public schools, state institutions and county services. They also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife and water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of their largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.
Washington State DNR is looking to hire a chief representative for the Southeast Region who would oversee the management of 900,000 acres of state trust lands. DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. They generate revenue that supports public schools, state institutions and county services. They also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife and water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of their largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.
MillionTreesNYC Project Coordinator, New York Restoration Project (New York, NY)
Deadline: Open until filled
New York Restoration Project seeks to fill two openings for the MillionTreesNYC Project Coordinator position. Under the direction of the NYRP Vice President for Horticulture and Construction and the NYRP Sr. Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will manage multiple tree planting projects at publicly-accessible properties.
New York Restoration Project seeks to fill two openings for the MillionTreesNYC Project Coordinator position. Under the direction of the NYRP Vice President for Horticulture and Construction and the NYRP Sr. Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will manage multiple tree planting projects at publicly-accessible properties.
Director of Communications, National Association of Conservation Districts (Washington, DC)
Deadline: July 9, 2010
The Director of Communications oversees both internal and external communications and works closely with NACD's policy and member services teams to ensure that members' needs are being met. Interacts with members of the media and other partners to communicate conservation district priorities and successes to targeted audiences and the general public.
The Director of Communications oversees both internal and external communications and works closely with NACD's policy and member services teams to ensure that members' needs are being met. Interacts with members of the media and other partners to communicate conservation district priorities and successes to targeted audiences and the general public.
Business Associate, Casey Trees (Washington, DC)
Deadline: July 13, 2010
Casey Trees seeks a Business Associate to provide financial and general administrative support for the day to day work of the office. This position may occasionally require assisting others in the organization to complete these duties.
Casey Trees seeks a Business Associate to provide financial and general administrative support for the day to day work of the office. This position may occasionally require assisting others in the organization to complete these duties.
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GIS Specialist, Casey Trees (Washington, DC)
Deadline: July 16th, 2010
Casey Trees is looking for a GIS Specialist to support our many programs and activities. The primary role of this position is to generate maps, graphics, reports, and statistics relating to the programs of Casey Trees as required for communications to volunteers, the DC Government, internal operations and other organizations. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, highly motivated, independent worker with a broad range of technical skills as well as an interest in the conservation mission of the organization.
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Director of Geographic Resources, Casey Trees (Washington, DC)
Deadline: July 2, 2010
Casey Trees seeks to hire a Director of Geographic Resources to manage this department's many projects and staff. The primary role of this position is to lead the Geographic Resources programs including the Trees Count inventories, the online Casey Trees interactive map, the DC Trees Geodatabase and the environmental and economic modeling of the benefits of trees , mapping and analysis for the organization. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in ESRI's suite of ArcGIS, has proven management experience and is an enthusiastic, highly motivated, independent worker with a broad range of other technical skills as well as an interest in the conservation mission of the organization.
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