Urban Forestry Project Manager

14 hours ago


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

TreePeople is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead the implementation of urban forestry projects in the San Gabriel Valley. The successful candidate will oversee the development and execution of planting plans, tree care, and community engagement initiatives to expand tree canopy coverage in high-need areas.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in urban forestry principles, experience in staff supervision, project management, and community organizing. They will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising community volunteers, as well as managing day-to-day operations, including oversight of the Community Forestry team.

The selected candidate will also develop and maintain partnerships with local community-based organizations, elected officials, public agencies, businesses, and other community stakeholders to expand TreePeople's social and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement urban forestry projects to expand tree canopy coverage in high-need areas.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise community volunteers on tree plantings, tree care, and community greening projects.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, including oversight of the Community Forestry team.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with local community-based organizations, elected officials, public agencies, businesses, and other community stakeholders.
  • Conduct site assessments and develop detailed planting plans that include species and locations.
  • Develop and implement project work plans, including event scheduling, dig alert, permitting, tree sourcing, and inspection.
  • Organize, support, and lead community workshops and volunteer-led events.
  • Manage and maintain vehicle, supply, and equipment inventories.
  • Gather, monitor, and track data on tree plantings for reporting requirements.
  • Support contract and funder reporting requirements, including documentation and presentation of project deliverables.
  • Conduct community engagement and draft outreach and educational materials to grow interest in volunteer event opportunities.
  • Participate and represent TreePeople at meetings, fundraising, marketing, membership, and volunteer events.

Requirements

  • Strong foundation in urban forestry principles and best practices.
  • Experience in staff supervision, project management, and community organizing.
  • Solid computer skills, including email, document, and spreadsheet basics.
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with local climate and water resilience and environmental issues impacting diverse communities throughout Southern California.
  • Direct experience with the community of San Gabriel Valley preferred.
  • Spanish fluency is preferred.
  • ISA Certified Arborist designation preferred.
  • ArcGIS familiarity preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Work demands physical energy, twisting, safe heavy lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
  • Uses machines, equipment, and work tools, including shovels, breaker bars, rakes, brooms, general hand tools, lift gates, water tanks, blowers, and augers.
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
  • Must be able to load and unload 15-gallon trees from a stakebed truck.
  • Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
  • Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Salary

$26.00 per hour



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