Forest Restoration Coordinator

Forest Restoration Coordinator

Employment Type: Full-time
Employment Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Forest Restoration Manager
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday (averaging twice monthly)
Salary: $41,000 yearly
Benefits: Eligible after a 90-day Probationary Period - PTO, Paid Holidays including your Birthday, Subsidized Medical and Dental insurance, Ancillary Insurance (Vision, Accident, Critical Illness), Professional Development opportunities like ISA Certification, 403(b) Retirement Savings with match (match occurs after 1st anniversary).

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non-profit community group dedicated to protecting and improving Atlanta's urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta works tirelessly to address Atlanta’s tree loss, protect its forests, and create new greenspace. Empowered by its wonderful community of volunteers, Trees Atlanta serves the metro Atlanta area, and has grown to become one of Atlanta’s most widely known and supported non-profit organizations.

The Forest Restoration program works in 40 greenspaces around the Metro Atlanta area working to restore urban ecosystems and increase native biodiversity. We do this by removing invasive plants and replanting with native plants with staff and volunteers, educating the public on the importance of restoration work and conservation, and providing training and site management documents to community groups, contractors, and municipalities to allow them to complete restoration work themselves.

A successful candidate will be able to speak confidently and promote partnerships with people from diverse backgrounds. This individual will interface with local government officials, homeowners, private landowners, volunteers, general contractors and will need to have a high level of diplomacy.

Job Description

• Coordinate and oversee Trees Atlanta Forest Restoration projects and events in assigned sites, oversee work completed, monitor progress, conduct community outreach, manage subcontractors, map invasive plants, and develop planting designs and management plans as needed.
• Coordinate regular projects in assigned sites and source materials and tools as needed.
• Work in collaboration with the Forest Restoration Supervisor and Forest Restoration crew.
• Create restoration educational materials including online resources, handouts, and signage, teach restoration-related workshops, seminars, and classes, and collaborate with Database Manager to share Forest Restoration work with communities, stakeholders, clients, and the public.
• Project manage general contractors using Trees Atlanta invasive plant removal methodologies. Communicate expectations and goals as it relates to the site management plan and forest restoration methodologies to stakeholders.
• Responsible for assisting in contract management (proposals, invoices, and reports)
• Perform restoration work in greenspaces in the Metro Atlanta area on average 1 day per week including but not limited to vegetation management, invasive removal, mowing, watering, planting, mulching, erosion control, pest control, and debris removal.
• Drive Trees Atlanta vehicles and demonstrate proficiency with hand saws, pruners, reciprocating saws, brush cutters, machetes, hedge trimmers, chipper, string trimmers, chain saws, backpack sprayers, hand sprayers, and skid sprayers confidently.
• Lead groups of volunteers (including large sponsored group projects) during weekends (at least 2 per month) and weekday projects.
• Work collaboratively with other Trees Atlanta special projects.
• Be available to assist with other duties and or program departments as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working in a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Ecology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field of study is not required but is helpful.
• Interest and passion for trees, plants (specifically native plants), urban ecology, service to the community, and teaching others.
• Experience with ArcGIS, Excel, Salesforce and Canva are preferred.
• Experience supervising volunteers or subcontractors is a plus.
• Required to handle and apply herbicide as prescribed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage on Trees Atlanta’s insurance policy.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, positive attitude, ability to work with diverse populations, and public speaking skills (crucial for interaction with community organizations, volunteers, staff, and the public).
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to independently coordinate the logistics of multiple projects at once.
• Flexibility to work on an evening or weekend.
• Ability to conduct strenuous physical activity, lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, and work on uneven terrain. Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.

To Apply

Please submit an employment application at treesatlanta.org/careers. Applicants must complete the questionnaire and upload a resume to complete the application. A cover letter is accepted, but not required.

Background Check Disclaimer

• All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug-Free Workplace program).
• Final candidates applying for positions that require driving company-owned vehicles will also have to pass a Motor Vehicle Report Review.
• Trees Atlanta is an E-Verify participant and all final hires will be required to prove their authorization to work in the United States of America.

Salary : $41,000