Arborist Freelancer [Part-time Remote]

Overstory; Remote (OR); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental technology is seeking a mid-career arborist to analyze satellite imagery for identifying tree species and health. Candidates should possess qualifications as an ISA Certified Arborist and experience with GIS tools. This remote contract position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute to climate action efforts through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forester or arborist required.
• Ability to interpret tree characteristics from satellite images.
• Experience in GIS tools like QGIS and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Identify declining tree species on satellite images.
• Perform quality control regarding tree characteristics.
• Analyze imagery to identify vegetation risks.

Skills

GIS tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

Degree in forestry or related field

Job description

The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our time—but it’s also the greatest opportunity for innovation, and a challenge we’re proud to take on. At Overstory, we’re harnessing cutting-edge technology to enable a resilient electrical grid that keeps communities thriving as our world changes.

The grid is the backbone of life as we know it. It powers hospitals, keeps food fresh, and ensures communities stay connected. But extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and growing wildfire risks are putting this critical system under pressure. All of this combined makes the electric utility industry the greatest opportunity for tackling climate change.

One of the leading causes of catastrophic wildfires and power outages? Trees and brush coming into contact with power lines.

That’s where we help. At Overstory, we use AI and advanced satellite imagery to pinpoint and prioritize vegetation risks before they materialize. By giving utilities critical analysis on those risks, we’re helping prevent outages, reduce wildfire risks, and accelerate the transition to a safer, more resilient grid.

Our team spans the Americas and Europe, and we work with utility partners across the Americas and beyond. We’re outdoor enthusiasts, musicians, artists, athletes, parents, and adventurers—15 nationalities strong and growing. What unites us is a passion for solving complex problems, a commitment to climate action, and the belief that technology should be a force for good.

Join us to help us build a more resilient world together.

We’re looking for a USA based mid-career arborist to work closely with our Lead Arborist on analyzing imagery to identify tree species and health.

What you’ll do

• Identify declining trees on satellite images
• Identify tree species on satellite images
• Quality control the work of our team (ex. correct tree species, hazard trees, tree height, vegetation encroachment, and overhang, etc.)

Your experience

• Experience as a forester or arborist, ideally ISA Certified Arborist.
• You’re well versed with GIS tools like QGIS and ArcGIS.
• Experience interpreting tree characteristics from satellite images.
• You have a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• You’re a team player that seeks out feedback.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Contract

• 10-20 hours per week contract
• Indefinite contractor agreement
• Seasonal work with busy times and slower times hours will fluctuate accordingly

About our team

We are a group of 72 people from all over the world. Fifteen nationalities are represented in our team. We work remotely from nine different countries and we are looking for candidates that are also living and working in one of these countries: United States, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Estonia, Portugal, France, Sweden, Denmark and Canada. We meet up once a year in-person for our unforgettable team gathering event. We also offer the option to occasionally meet up for in-person collaboration.

Diversity & Inclusion

We place enormous value on diversity and inclusion and strive to continually bring in people of all genders, races, creeds, ethnicities, abilities and backgrounds. We believe that the best ideas emerge when people with different perspectives and approaches work together on a problem.

We’re always looking to diversify our team further, but we’re proud of the fact that four out of the nine people on our leadership team are female, 46% of the overall team are female and 20% of the team are people of color. Our team speaks fifteen languages: English, Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Luxembourgish, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Estonian, Danish and Korean.

Our values

Tackling the climate crisis is our greatest mission.

We act with urgency.

Our curiosity fuels our growth.

We recognize that change is constant, and we find joy and power in exploration.

We’re rooted in diversity.

Just as ecosystems need biodiversity to thrive, our resiliency comes from our differences.

We care for each other.

We love the power of machines but we nurture each other as humans.

Trust is fundamental.

We assume the best in everyone, and we share ideas openly so that we have a positive impact.

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