Community Forestry Coordinator

2 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Treepeople, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

Treepeople, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Community Forestry Coordinator to join our team in the San Fernando Valley. As a key member of our community forestry program, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing programs to manage and coordinate tree planting and care activities, increasing tree canopy coverage and ensuring a healthy urban forest in the region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement programs to manage and coordinate tree planting and care activities, including leading and supporting tree planting, tree maintenance, volunteer coordination, community engagement, and data collection.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with local community-based organizations, elected officials, public agencies, businesses, and other community stakeholders to extend Treepeople's impact throughout the region.
  • Utilize and maintain tree data through Treepeople's web-based inventory, preparing and compiling data for funding reporting and ensuring the successful implementation of tree maintenance plans.
  • Participate and represent Treepeople at fundraising, marketing, memberships, meetings, and community events as needed.
  • Support the organization of and lead community tree planting and tree care events with local volunteers and forestry staff.
  • Assist with community workshops and volunteer-led events, attend site visits, and help manage and maintain Treepeople tool inventory and trucks.
  • Drive a truck to transport trees and water trees on a regular basis.
  • Support the participation of volunteers in urban tree planting and care events.
  • Maintain communication with the community forestry team to carry out necessary tree maintenance until the community is self-sustaining in the stewardship of their trees.
Requirements
  • Attention to detail, precision, and demonstrated ability to concentrate on tasks that deliver accurate results.
  • Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to actively listen, receive, and interpret information.
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized, strong work ethic, positive, friendly, smart, proactive, and a quick learner.
  • Experience with computer applications and database management.
  • Interest in local climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities throughout Southern California.
  • Spanish fluency is preferred.
  • Valid CA Driver's license and clean driving record desired to perform job-related essential functions.
  • Available to work a flexible schedule that will include weekends.
  • Current residency in the San Fernando Valley is preferred.
Physical Job Requirements
  • Work demands physical energy, twisting, safe heavy lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
  • Uses machines, equipment, and work tools including but not limited to shovels, breaker bars, rakes, brooms, general hand tools, lift gates, water tanks, blowers, 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, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Salary and Benefits

$22.00 per hour


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