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Community Forestry Specialist

1 week ago


Lincoln, Nebraska, United States University of Nebraska Full time
Company Overview: The University of Nebraska is a leading institution in higher education, dedicated to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community. Our mission is to provide technical and financial assistance to clients across Nebraska, emphasizing rural forestry, community forestry, forest fuels reduction, forest health, forest products utilization, and fire protection.

The Urban and Community Forestry Program emphasizes caring, planting, and managing public landscapes and community trees. In collaboration with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, this position will support coordinating and delivering programs related to the Inflation Reduction Act funding awarded to NFS and NSA .

Salary: $57,000 per year minimum, plus comprehensive benefits including tuition remission, retirement plans, vacation time, medical insurance, and more.

Job Description: As a Conservation Forester - Community Forestry, you will work with community leaders and stakeholders to implement grant-funded projects focused on tree planting, care, removal, and community forestry workforce development. You will provide technical assistance by developing plant recommendations, evaluating projects, and creating strategies to achieve the goals of NFS , NSA , and our clients. Additionally, you will coordinate and deliver community landscape program activities for the NFS and NSA statewide.

This role requires knowledge of general landscape and forestry practices, basic grant management, sustainable landscape principles, and community development work. Some overnight travel and public speaking are necessary. The position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with community leaders and stakeholders to implement grant-funded projects
  • Provide technical assistance and develop project strategies
  • Coordinate and deliver community landscape program activities

Required Skills and Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, horticulture, landscape design, or a closely related field, plus one year of experience assisting with tree and forest management, natural resources management, forest products, horticulture, landscape design, or a closely related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission, retirement plans, vacation time, medical insurance, and more. We invest in our employees through training and development opportunities, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration and growth. We value our employees' differences and strive to create an environment where everyone can contribute to their full potential.