Job Tag: Conservation

The Associate Wildlife Technician is a 24-hour per week position working with the Wildlife Director and two Wildlife Technicians, assisting with the daily maintenance and care of the wildlife facilities and the animals kept within said facilities for exhibition, education, and rehabilitation. Candidate must be willing to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends and holidays.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Daily care of education and exhibit animals, including aquarium maintenance, cleaning and maintaining enclosures, feeding, and routine health assessments
Routine maintenance of facilities, including aviaries, rehabilitation and exercise cages, Wildlife Clinic, etc.
Address public inquiries (i.e., phone calls, e-mails, walk-ins, etc.)
Assistance with completion of paperwork regarding permits, husbandry, treatments, progress, etc.
Admission and examination of raptors, reptiles, and amphibians brought in for rehabilitation
Care of rehabilitating raptors, reptiles, and amphibians, including cleaning, feeding, and medical treatments
Assistance with training and managing Wildlife Clinic volunteers and interns
Miscellaneous duties as needed
Friday – Sunday work schedule, with additional days as needed
Other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $18-22/ hour

Qualifications

A Georgia Department of Natural Resources raptor and reptile rehabilitation permit is required for this position. Candidates without this license may be considered for the position; however, this license must be obtained within 6 months of hiring
Extensive animal care experience required, with wildlife or fisheries experience preferred
Degree in natural sciences preferred
Current tetanus vaccination required and rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) desired; must be willing to obtain PEP vaccine (cost covered by CNC)
Good physical condition required (e.g., able to lift 50 pounds, walk several miles over varying terrain, ability to work in inclement weather, etc.)
Self-starter with excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task and direct volunteer and intern assignments
Maturity and dependability
Valid Georgia driver’s license

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a leader to provide managerial and administrative duties involving planning, organizing, directing the horticulture operation and a safe and enjoyable visitor experience at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.

Here’s what you can expect to do

Serve as the senior manager for the collection of plants and is part of the overall Como Management team.
Lead the team by inspiring others to work towards a shared vision, challenging self, and others to look for innovative ways to foster collaboration, trust, and team building to improve the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Lead the curation and management of display gardens and Campus landscape. This includes the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, greenhouses, Japanese garden, growing ranges, production facilities, outdoor gardens, Campus landscape, and zoo gardens and exhibits.

Position Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, floriculture, or a related field, and six years of experience in the propagation, planting, culture, arrangement, and exhibition of a wide variety of ornamental flowers and plants. Three years of the experience must have involved managing public gardens, such as a conservatory, botanical, landscape arboretum, or zoological gardens. The experience must meet the following requirements:

Progressively responsible experience supervising a team
Involvement in budget development

Must have a Minnesota Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (written tests part A and E) within six months of the date of appointment.

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami invites applicants for an Assistant Scientist position in Marine Biology and Fisheries. This position is situated at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal and Turtle Division located in Miami, FL and will collaborate with scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Universidad Veracruzana, and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico.

We seek an experienced and productive researcher to join our group and participate in projects using passive acoustic monitoring to assess soundscapes, anthropogenic noise, and the distribution, occurrence, movements, and density of marine mammals in the Gulf of Mexico, North Atlantic, and the Caribbean. The SEFSC Marine Mammal Branch is conducting broad-scale studies of cetacean occurrence and density in the Gulf of Mexico, North Atlantic, and the Caribbean using vessel-based towed arrays, sparse arrays of moored passive acoustic monitoring units, and acoustic-equipped gliders. This research will improve our understanding of marine mammal ecology and evaluation of restoration projects to address the injury to marine mammal populations that occurred from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The incumbent will develop methods to use these data to estimate marine mammal occurrence, density, abundance, trends, and noise impacts to support environmental planning and impact assessments by a variety of agencies.

Job duties include:

developing and implementing signal-processing tools for the detection, classification, localization, and density estimation of marine mammal acoustic signals
developing and implementing underwater acoustic propagation models to estimate marine mammal source levels, marine mammal detection ranges, and anthropogenic noise impacts on marine mammals, and evaluate effect size of modeled parameters and associated uncertainty
quantifying absolute noise levels in long-term acoustic recordings and evaluating spatiotemporal variation in noise sources and levels, including effects of noise-reduction technology implementation
project management including handling field work logistics and communicating with project team members and stakeholders, and writing reports
leading and participating in passive acoustic data collection surveys in the Gulf of Mexico, North Atlantic, and Caribbean
writing reports and presenting findings in scientific settings including in peer-reviewed publications

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in oceanography, underwater acoustics, bioacoustics, marine biology, engineering, applied mathematics, or related discipline and at least 1 year of relevant postdoctoral experience. The position requires demonstrated experience developing and implementing automated detection, classification, and localization algorithms for bioacoustic signal analysis; developing and implementing underwater acoustic propagation models and simulations using appropriate models and oceanographic and sound source input data; working knowledge of ocean noise characterization and metrics to quantify ocean noise; demonstrated experience working with acoustic signal processing, including demonstrated ability to work with large, multi-year passive acoustic datasets; experience developing and leading research analyses; and demonstrated experience deploying and maintaining underwater acoustic hardware. Necessary skills include proficiency in acoustic analytical techniques and software (e.g., Matlab, R, IDL, Triton, Ishmael, XBAT Raven, and PAMGUARD) and statistical and/or mathematical programming languages (e.g., R, Matlab). Applicants with experience in marine mammal bioacoustics; machine learning; Bayesian statistics; statistical simulations of individual/group behavior; spatially explicit capture-recapture modeling; and/or habitat modeling are preferred. Desire and capability to participate in multi-week deployments on a research vessel and work productively in a field/shipboard research environment is required.

Under the general supervision of the Park Manager, Park Rangers enforce State and Local Laws to maintain peace and ensure a safe environment for all park users.

Park Rangers protect life and property, assist visitors, collect fees and balance daily receipts. They conduct building and grounds maintenance, resource/wildlife protection, educational and recreational programming, community outreach, public relations, and related duties for the Scott County Conservation Board system. This includes recreational areas, recreational facilities, natural areas, trails, greenways, and wildlife areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Opens and closes park and park facilities. Maintains regular park patrol year-round. Enforces Code of Iowa and Conservation Board rules, which includes educating the public, issuing citations and/or arrests, and maintaining a safe environment for all park users. Assists and works in conjunction with local law enforcement and emergency medical service agencies. Writes accurate and timely incident reports and appears in court as needed. Serves in a public relations capacity, providing service and information to the general public. Attends relevant Law Enforcement trainings to improve knowledge, either required by the State, assigned by a Supervisor, or deemed useful by the individual officer and approved by the department

Supervises seasonal employees, providing training and orientation; assists the Park Manager in scheduling, reviewing, and assigning work, and approving overtime for seasonal employees; recalls seasonal and full-time staff, maintenance, attendants, and other Park Rangers in emergencies and as needed.

Oversees camper registration and cabin reservations year-round. Troubleshoots problems or errors associated with registrations, reservations, and recreational software. Responsible for accounting and depositing all revenues collected. Performs inspections of rental facilities to ensure compliance with cleanup and deposit guidelines to include picnic areas, shelters, and cabins. May be on call to assist with Rec Trac or accounting issues.

Works with maintenance staff to perform all necessary facility and grounds maintenance to include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, mechanical and other work on remodel or building projects.

Installs, inspects, and repairs park playgrounds; mows grass, cuts brush, hauls gravel and garbage, removes snow, and maintains all sidewalks, roadways, and trails.

Oversees aquatic operations, maintenance, setup, and teardown; prepares for annual inspections, maintains regular State water tests and records of results.

Performs specialized natural resource projects such as, but not limited to prescribed burns, timber stand improvements, wildlife habitat improvements, fishery habitat, reforestation, prairie rehabilitation, wetland restoration, Wood Duck and Mallard nesting structure maintenance, administration of the park management deer hunt, trail maintenance and erosion control, pesticide applications and hazardous materials handling.

Provides input in the areas of natural resources and recreational management to blend park usage with current conservation practices.

Develops and delivers educational programs, exhibits, and information on conservation and related topics; provide education and community outreach to various groups and the public; assists other staff with programs and classes.

Assumes a supervisory role in the absence or at the direction of the Park Manager.

Demonstrates the ability to exemplify, by his/her actions, the County PRIDE philosophy.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor’s degree in Park Management, Conservation, Natural Resources, or related field; AND a minimum of one (1) year of experience in law enforcement or parks and recreation; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of:
Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Law enforcement practices pertaining to protection of persons and public property.

Principles, practices, and techniques used in park and natural resource management and conservation.

Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and care of park buildings, grounds, and equipment.

General maintenance and construction practices to include basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry principles.

Occupational hazards and safety precautions pertaining to park maintenance and grounds keeping activities.

Human relations and behavior when confronting victims, witnesses, suspects, and the public during performance of duties.

Conservation, ecology, and outdoor recreation.

Skill in:
Working a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Enforce State and local laws, codes, and ordinances and park rules and regulations.

Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.

Preparing clear and concise incident reports.

Exercising good judgement in evaluating situations, making decisions and resolving disputes with diplomacy, and tact.

Inspecting buildings, grounds, and other facilities to identify hazards and determine appropriate maintenance requirements.

Using and safely operating various tools, materials, and equipment used in park maintenance.

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks two to five Restoration Field Technicians to join BCI’s Conservation Department. The Restoration Field Technician will work as part of the Restoration Team in the Habitat Protection & Restoration Program (HP&R).

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

This position is open to a highly motivated individual willing and able to conduct fieldwork safely and efficiently in a variety of environments. The successful candidate will perform a variety of conservation/restoration activities for HP&R that benefit bats and other wildlife. These tasks include but are not limited to fence construction, pond/tank development and improvement, erosion control, native vegetation planting including agave planting, eDNA collection, and seed collection, acoustic detector installation/management, use of hand/power tools, invasive vegetation removal and control, working in proximity to heavy equipment, participating in program certification and training, planning projects, writing reports, managing data, and conducting training exercises. Extensive travel, primarily in the western United States, will be required, with much of the work being conducted in rough topography in remote areas with limited access. Camping will sometimes be necessary at field sites (gear is available upon request). Additionally, this position may assist other teams within HP&R. These duties may include subterranean biological surveys, geospatial analysis, cultural surveys, and environmental compliance.

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time, intermittent position that will work on an as-needed basis. Scheduling for field trips is ideally done with 3 months advance notice but often is limited to 1-month advance notice. Field projects may require multi-day travel within the United States with fieldwork trips of 1-2 weeks in duration. Field sessions typically last five weekdays, including paid travel days, though some projects may last longer and may include working weekends. Travel and fieldwork days range from 8–12 working hours, sometimes more. Overnight lodging will usually be provided in hotel rooms or shared house rentals, with private bedrooms for each team member. Some projects may require overnight camping; BCI will provide basic camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag and pad, stove, etc.) as needed. Office work, when available, is flexible and will occur remotely from a home office. The use of a computer will sometimes be necessary to complete office work (a computer can be available upon request). Dependent on fieldwork, data management, and reporting needs, work schedules will vary from 1 week per month up to 4 weeks per month.

Please note that BCI provides housing accommodations for fieldwork only and does not offer additional housing.

Position Description:

The Restoration Technician will assist with:

Construction of pipe-rail, wire, and other fence types.
Construction of rock erosion control and stream stabilization structures.
Construction of pooled water resources (stock ponds, springs, small stream rehabilitation) for bat habitat and other wildlife.
Assessment surveys of springs, stock-ponds, and other wildlife resources.
Support the agave restoration program for nectar-feeding bats by participating in agave plantings, seed collection, eDNA surveys, and occasional public outreach/volunteer planting events.
Invasive plant species removal and native introduction/plantings.
Installation and maintenance of acoustic monitors.
Inputting and processing data and photos collected during assessments.
Assisting with project reporting and coordinating with project partners.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Experience:

Undergraduate degree and/or 2 years dedicated to similar experience in Biology, Fish and Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Recreation Management, Restoration, trail work, or related fields.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.
Ability to work well with others and within a team.
A willingness to travel and work in remote or rugged environments.
Ability to carry 30lbs comfortably.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience (not required):

Experience in natural resource restoration and/or monitoring.
Experience in scientific survey methods and field survey techniques.
Experience in off-trail navigation via map and compass and/or GPS.
Experience in bat biology, ecology, or bat survey techniques.
Experience or interest in report writing, protocol development, and data management processes.
Knowledge of forest thinning prescription types and/or tree felling experience.
Experience or interest in watershed restoration, erosion control methods, or stream restoration.
Experience or a willingness to learn 4×4 off-road driving and hauling a trailer.
Experience in construction environments with heavy equipment and machinery.
Experience or a willingness to learn hand and power tool operation (welder, chainsaw, chop saw, grinder, and heavy equipment operation).
Interest of experience with ArcGIS and Survey 123.
Certifications in first aid and CPR (training may be provided if necessary).
2-3 years professional experience.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and hike with a 50-pound pack.

This job is for you if you:

Enjoy collaborating, learning, and applying progressive thinking.

Demonstrate initiative and resourceful problem-solving skills.

Are detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Can work independently with limited supervision and high motivation.

Possess organizational skills and ability to handle a multitude of tasks and deadlines.

The Great Lakes Protection Fund seeks a Program Associate to support our high-performing team. We want a self-motivated, team-oriented professional to help us spot needs, solve problems, and support our small but mighty team of change-makers. Duties include data entry and analysis, managing information systems, preparing reports, and overseeing communication content. The Associate will also support our communication strategy, developing stories about our work for external audiences. Our work is dynamic, so this role will also take on additional tasks and help others, including administration and operations, as needed.

We are particularly interested in superior organizational and analytic skills, the ability to manage information and information systems, excellent writing skills, the ability to tell stories, curiosity, a desire to learn, and an eagerness to help support others. The right person has a combination of success in project support, research, analytics, and/or communications. We expect you to have strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and an eagerness to work with and support a team. We are open to a range of candidates who bring their unique skills and experience to the role.

If you keep track of details, see the big picture, are interested in the environment, and love the Great Lakes—please apply! We are a small team based in Evanston, IL. This role requires regular work in our Evanston office and periodic travel for meetings. We can structure this as a full or part-time position. This fun, challenging, and meaningful role offers flexibility to balance work and personal priorities.

We welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity. We want to find the best person for the job and will view how your knowledge, capabilities, education, and experience would add to our team. If you think your background matches our interests, please apply.

Candidates should submit a cover letter describing your interest in this position and a resume to po******@**pf.org.

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.

NRDC is seeking a High Seas Conservation Senior Project Associate to work with the Oceans team in our New York office or Washington D.C. office.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Associate will work with a dynamic and growing team focused on securing rapid ratification and effective implementation of the new international treaty for the conservation and management of the ocean, known as the “high seas treaty.” The Senior Project Associate will also drive project and task management for priority initiatives, including developing and executing on project plans and timelines, creating content and materials, and coordinating internal and external communications.
Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disability to perform the following essential functions.

Under the guidance of the Director, Marine Protected Areas and NRDC international oceans staff:

Preparing complex events such as workshops, conferences, symposia and other convenings in multiple countries and continents which involve a diversity of government, NGO, and funder participants, in support of ratification and implementation of the high seas treaty.
Contributing to advocacy initiatives to advance the establishment of the first high seas marine protected areas and to strengthen management of human activities in the high seas outside protected areas.
Developing resources such as presentations, issue papers, factsheets, correspondence.
Developing contracts, financial reports and budget documents for the high seas treaty initiative.
Developing communication materials, social media and facilitate media communication activities in coordination with NRDC communications staff and outside partners.
Managing project lifecycle of the high seas treaty initiative including status updates, timelines, logistics and resources.
Communicating with internal and external partners regarding the high seas treaty initiative.

The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field
3-5 years of directly related experience; experience in conservation and/or project management a plus

Skills, Abilities, Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in Spanish or other related languages preferred.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Outstanding problem-solving skills, including the ability to proactively identify obstacles and propose solutions or recommendations to overcome them.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects involving multiple people and deliverables, and to perform or quickly learn new tasks, systems, and technologies.
Ability to prioritize and efficiently execute many tasks, follow institutional procedures, and work independently with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work with a broad range of people on different projects.
Strict adherence to confidentiality requirements and discretion with sensitive information.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), in addition to knowledge of or ability to learn relevant industry and NRDC specific software and platforms.
Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse colleagues, leaders and partners. · Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10-20% annually
Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles

The Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) serves as a catalyst in creating a new green legacy for North Texas through transformational, research-based plans that educate and mobilize the public to activate the social, economic, environmental, and health benefits that trees and urban forestry provide for a better quality of life.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Urban Forestry is a senior leader responsible for shaping and directing all of TTF’s urban forestry programs and activities. The Director of Urban Forestry aligns the activities of internal and external collaborators and cultivates program-based relationships with state, and federal government agencies, private stakeholders, funders, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and the media to advance the understanding and use of urban trees for their benefits to human and ecological health.

As part of TTF’s Operations team, they will:

Lead and grow TTF’s planting, consulting, workforce, and neighborhood greening programs and staff in alignment with TTF’s mission and strategic objectives.
As TTF’s leading forestry expert, refine and apply TTF’s urban forestry methodologies and approach across the organization, including across its major capital projects.
Shape and implement TTF’s urban forestry education activities with partners, urban forestry associations, and the general public.
Inspire and cultivate TTF’s urban forestry staff through management, mentoring, training, recruiting, and culture building.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Program Management

Systematically increase the scale and quality of TTF’s tree planting and maintenance programs across four program areas, increasing trees planted annually from ~1,000 + ~1,500+. Maintain or increase the survivability of TTF’s trees to 90%+ over 3-years.
Working closely with the Asst. Mgr. of Planting Operations, envision, plan, approve, and direct all volunteer/grassroots tree planting projects and events. These events are to be conducted with the highest professional standards and expected to encourage donors to seek repeated tree planting opportunities with the Foundation.
Oversee TTF’s TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center, working closely with the Asst. Mgr. of Planting Operations and Tree Farm Supervisor. Ensure the tools and mechanization necessary for the Foundation’s tree planting projects grow with the Foundation’s tree planting activities. Oversee and ensure tree planting plans include appropriate species and landscape material selection and that nursery stock is of high standards.
Lead TTF’s workforce team, providing direction to the Workforce Program Coordinator. Working with the Asst. Mgr Planting and the Workforce Coordinator, the Director of Urban Forestry oversees the development of an annualized work cycle for workforce participants to support the ongoing urban forestry program and project needs of the Foundation.
Working with the “Lead Forester” (Sr. Mgr. Consulting), oversee TTF’s Consulting projects to provide technical assistance to urban forest stewards, including major landowners, institutions, and governmental entities. Review and edit all related reports to ensure they align with TTF’s longstanding record of professional excellence.
Oversee TTF’s South Dallas Greening Initiative, working closely with the Neighborhood Greening Manager. This program aligns all of TTF’s programs (including plantings, workforce, Cool Schools, and education) in a single location to maximize the health and environmental benefits in place. While elements of this work will extend beyond the Forestry team, the Neighborhood Greening Manager, under the supervision of the Director of Forestry, serves as the primary program manager and coordindates work across multiple partners and workstreams.
Collaboratively develop program/project plans and program strategies, subject to executive approval.

Technical Leadership

Serve as leading expert for TTF in forestry, promoting operational innovation and use of best practices both within the Urban Forestry Programs and across TTF’s large capital projects.
In collaboration with the CEO & CSOO, plan and implement the Foundation’s systematic urban forestry outreach and engagement to local, state, and federal government agencies, and educational institutions.
In collaboration with the CEO & CSOO, steward senior level partner and governmental relationships within the urban forestry community.
Represent Texas Trees Foundation at local, state, and national conferences and meetings and· maintain memberships in appropriate organizations.

Education & Outreach

In collaboration with the CSOO and Sr. Manager of Marketing & Communications, represent TTF’s urban forestry expertise to the general public, key partners, and the media.
Inspire and support Texas cities in urban forestry planning and implementation of programs and projects.
Partner with area colleges and universities to develop urban forestry education programs that contribute to TTF’s recruitment pipeline and advance TTF’s mission.
Steward senior partner and governmental relationships within urban forestry; nurture and expand strategic partnerships in collaboration with the CSOO.

Team Leadership

Set annual goals and objectives and program plans, in consultation with the CSOO and TTF’s leadership team, for all urban forestry and workforce activities. Monitor and report progress monthly to ensure that goals and objectives are being achieved within budgetary parameters.
Inspire, develop, and grow TTF’s urban forestry team through mentoring, training, recruiting, and culture building. Mention and cultivate management skills among urban forestry Managers.
Exemplify TTF values and support team performance to TTF values and policies/processes through monitoring and performance management.
Provide technical leadership in urban forestry to support broader organizational growth and impact, working with other Directors, Managers, and the TTF Executive team across the organization.
Oversee program performance to budget. The Director of Urban Forestry develops the annual budget for all urban forestry and workforce staff, programs, projects, and activities & works with CSOO & CFO to ensure accuracy of budget and adjusts accordingly.
Prepare urban forestry and workforce project bids and assist the development team with proposals provided to potential funders. Support large-scale grant opportunities and philanthropic cultivation as directed by the CEO.
Provide oversight, direction, and management of Foundation’s urban forestry related contracts, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and reporting.

Qualifications/Skills:

Minimum 10 years experience in urban forestry, or with demonstrated leadership that includes program management, people management, business, and public policy experience.
Education: Graduate degree in Urban Forestry preferred; work experience may substitute for education.
Certification: Arborists Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture, or the ability to obtain within one year of appointment.
Driving: Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively across a range of audiences. Outstanding written and oral communication skills, ability to interact and work with a variety of audiences. Knowledge and experience working with municipal urban foresters, decision makers, and private partners.
Computer: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to become proficient in Asana (project management software) and i-Tree software. GIS experience is vital. Ability to explain GIS results to non-technical audiences in written and verbal format.
Budgeting: Experience formulating budgets and monitoring spending levels on a monthly basis.
Project Management: Demonstrated exemplary program and project management skills.
Industry Standards: Understands the tree nursery industry and how to purchase quality stock. Ability to price all the Foundation’s tree costs and planting project cost effectively.
Technical: Applies urban forestry Best Management Practices (“BMP) and evidence-based design across complex projects and has experience with and provides direction and management of GIS activities.
Hours: Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules which includes some evenings and weekends, occasional overnight travel may be required.
Safety: Ability to safely lift objects in excess of 50 lbs. and work within OSHA safety standards.
Personal:
Passion for the mission of the Texas Trees Foundation and connecting people and trees.
Deep technical expertise and leadership within the field of urban forestry.
Collaborative approach to internal team management, cross-program collaboration, and external partnerships.
Welcoming, engaging, and respectful in external and community relations.
Committed to service and to achieving TTF’s program goals.