Environmental Sustainability Director

3 weeks ago


San Fernando Valley, United States TreePeople Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Director to join our team at TreePeople. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the San Fernando Valley by overseeing the implementation of multiple projects aimed at expanding tree canopy coverage.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Management: Develop, implement, and evaluate internal systems to maintain efficient data collection and project management for all San Fernando Valley forestry projects.
  • Team Leadership: Manage, supervise, and evaluate a growing team of community forestry positions, including hiring, onboarding, and discipline.
  • Community Engagement: Develop, implement, evaluate, and expand programs to ensure a healthy, functioning urban forest and increase tree canopy coverage in the region by organizing and engaging communities in fun and meaningful tree plantings, tree care, residential tree distributions, and community greening projects.
  • Cultural Inclusiveness: 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.
Requirements
  • Education: BA/BS degree in Forestry, Ecological Restoration, Natural Sciences, Conservation Biology, or related field.
  • Experience: 5 years of experience with staff supervision, project management, and community engagement.
  • Skills: 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; strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with local climate and water resilience and environmental issues impacting diverse communities throughout the San Fernando Valley; proficient computer skills (Google Workplace, Asana, Slack, Salesforce); Spanish fluency preferred; ArcGIS familiarity preferred.

Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience.



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