Forestry Program Coordinator (TreeKeepers)

Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation dynamique recherche un Coordonnateur de Programme TreeKeepers. Ce rôle essentiel requiert des compétences en gestion de bénévoles, une passion pour l'arboriculture urbaine et une capacité à travailler bénévolement dans la communauté. Les candidats doivent être confiants en enseignement et avoir une excellente communication, idéalement bilingues en anglais et espagnol. Le poste est à temps plein et impliqué dans des projets de sensibilisation environnementale et de gestion des ressources naturelles.

Qualifications

• Volontaire management expérience requise.
• Bilingue en anglais et espagnol.
• Certification d'arboriste ISA (souhaitée).

Responsibilities

• Faciliter les cours TreeKeepers et gérer les enregistrements.
• Enseigner et superviser des activités liées à l'arboriculture.
• Développer des relations avec des organisations partenaires.

Skills

Communication

Gestion de bénévoles

Sensibilisation à l'environnement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Join the Openlands Forestry Team as the TreeKeepers Program Coordinator. This position will facilitate the TreeKeepers courses, coordinate and support TreeKeeper workdays, and assist TreeKeeper Chapters. This position is involved in the strategic delivery, development, and support of one of our region’s most amazing assets, the TreeKeepers network.

We are looking for an aspiring urban forestry professional who loves working with a wide diversity of people. Showcase your urban forestry skills and enthusiasm by joining our team!

The ideal candidate is an aspiring urban forestry professional, enthusiastic, self-motivated and loves working with a wide diversity of people. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and teaching; be able to oversee numerous, diverse projects simultaneously; and have a genuine interest in addressing climate change and tree equity.

Candidates should feel comfortable speaking about urban forestry, its benefits and its practical application to both professionals and newcomers. Candidates should be confident in demonstrating and overseeing basic tree care activities such as tree identification/inventory, pruning, planting, and mulching.

The primary role of the Forestry Program Coordinator is to be the point of contact for the Openlands TreeKeepers network, facilitate the delivery of Openlands TreeKeepers Course, support programming and events, assist TreeKeepers and TreeKeeper Chapters in their work and develop a burgeoning Spanish speaking contingent of Openlands Forestry programming.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, and requires flexibility with occasional weekends and evenings during the year. This position reports to the TreeKeepers Program Specialist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate the Openlands TreeKeeper Courses from start to finish multiple times each year- be the program lead for registration and course payments, coordinate and schedule instructors, plan classroom logistics, outside fieldwork components, classroom, and field-based skills testing
Ensure the delivery of the TreeKeepers program is up to Openlands standards
Assist in refining, developing, and innovating existing and future TreeKeeper Course curriculum and delivery methods
Assist established TreeKeepers Chapters to identify annual goals and priorities, organize and support TreeKeeper Chapter initiatives, workdays events, and meetings.
Facilitate general TreeKeeper workdays- coordinate tools, landscape materials, event registration, event communication, necessary permits, and post event reporting
Connect existing TreeKeepers to other Openlands Forestry opportunities
Teach and oversee workshops, trainings, fieldwork, or other public engagement activities to the TreeKeeper and general audience related to urban forestry
Create and implement programming to support Spanish language initiatives
Ensure volunteer and event tracking databases and up to date and accurate
Collaborate and develop new relationships with partner organizations
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
Volunteer management experience
Read, write, and converse fluently in the Spanish language
Familiarity working in Southwest Chicago community areas
Fieldwork experience with at least one year planting and caring for trees
Current ISA arborist certification or strong desire to obtain ISA arborist certification when qualified
Ability to identify common Midwest and urban tree species and associated pests, diseases, and environmental factors that affect young trees
Computer literacy including ability to use programs such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally and ability to stand, crouch, and perform various types of manual labor;?willing and able to work outdoors all year round
Valid Illinois Driver’s License and reliable transportation. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment
Must be punctual and reliable. Position requires a high level of energy, motivation, creativity, persistence, and a positive attitude

Salary Description
$50,000-52,000 salary range. Cover letter and resume required for full consideration.