Urban Forestry Project Manager

7 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States TreePeople Full time
Job Summary

TreePeople is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Manager - Urban Forestry to oversee the implementation of multiple projects aimed at expanding tree canopy across South Los Angeles and Southeast Los Angeles (SELA).

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate internal systems to maintain efficient data collection and project management for all South LA/SELA forestry projects.
  • Manage, supervise, and evaluate South LA/SELA team employees to ensure compliance with organizational policies and contract deliverables.
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and expand programs to ensure a healthy, functioning urban forest and increase tree canopy coverage in the region.
  • Train and supervise TreePeople's South LA/SELA's urban forestry team, and lead in their hiring process.
  • Provide leadership by mentoring and supporting the Community Forestry team members with all tasks.
  • Ensure all team members receive annual reviews and corrective work plans as necessary.
  • Drive cultural inclusiveness by partnering with external community organizations, local schools, elected officials, and other community members to identify practical strategies to improve access to green spaces in urban communities of high need.
  • Ensure development and implementation of project work plans, including event scheduling, dig alert, tree sourcing and inspections.
  • Ensure that the team manages and maintains work vehicle, supply, and equipment inventories.
  • Ensure that contract and funder reporting requirements, including documentation and presentation of project deliverables, are met.
  • Participate and represent TreePeople at meetings, fundraising, marketing, membership, and volunteer events.
  • Assist with TreePeople's policy and research and public education initiatives, including climate and water resilience, urban heat island mitigation, urban cooling, urban forestry management plans, and equity.
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree in Forestry, Ecological Restoration, Natural Sciences, Conservation Biology, or related field.
  • 5 years of experience with staff supervision, project management, and community engagement.
  • Strong foundation of urban forestry principles and best practices, including experience planting and caring for street trees.
  • ISA Certified Arborist designation or ability to attain within 3 months after being hired.
  • Highly organized, strong work-ethic, friendly, smart, proactive, and a quick-learner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills: engaging, listening, negotiating, public speaking, and writing.
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with local climate and water resilience and environmental issues impacting diverse communities throughout Southern California.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Google Workplace, ASANA, Slack, Salesforce, and Nationbuilder.
  • Spanish fluency is preferred.
  • ArcGIS familiarity is preferred.

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