Our City Forest AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living allowance

Health coverage

Job summary

Our City Forest AmeriCorps in California is seeking motivated individuals to serve full-time for 11 months across four teams (Community Planting, Tree Care, Community Nursery or Lawn Busters). As an AmeriCorps member you will plant and steward trees, lead volunteers, engage with residents, and participate in outreach, education, and environmental projects around Silicon Valley.

Starting 09/16/2026 and ending 08/21/2027, this opportunity offers an education award, a living allowance, and health

Qualifications

• Education level: Some college.
• Experience in environmental education and community engagement is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills helpful for volunteer leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plant street and park trees.
• Steward young trees through watering, pruning, and maintenance.
• Cultivate stock at the nursery.

Skills

Education

Urban Planning

Communications

Environment

Community Organization

Team Work

Recruitment

Education

Some college

Job description

Our City Forest's mission is to keep Silicon Valley green and healthy by engaging people in the care of our urban forest. Since 1994, we've partnered with schools, neighborhood groups, and local organizations to plant and care for thousands of trees, improve parks, and encourage residents to steward trees in their neighborhoods. AmeriCorps members serve full-time for 11 months on one of four teams - Community Planting, Tree Care, Community Nursery or Lawn Busters - while also contributing to special projects such as neighborhood tree inventories, outreach events, school programs, volunteer training, and environmental education. Depending on your role, you might plant street trees, nurture young saplings, steward neighborhood trees through pruning and maintenance, cultivate plants at the nursery, or lead volunteer workdays. Members work closely with residents to expand tree canopy, improve public spaces, and encourage stewardship of sustainable landscapes through outreach and education. We have up to 26 positions available this year and are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about the environment and making a difference. By the end of your service, you'll have hands-on skills in urban forestry, environmental education, and community engagement - while making a lasting impact on Silicon Valley's environment and communities.

Member Duties

• Members will plant street and park trees
• Steward young trees in neighborhoods through watering, pruning, and maintenance
• Cultivate healthy stock at the nursery
• Lead and train volunteers
• Assist with community outreach
• Participate in projects such as neighborhood tree inventories, school programs, environmental education, and public space improvements

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• Health Coverage

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Uniforms provided and required

Service Areas

Environment.

Skills

• Education
• Urban Planning
• Communications
• Environment
• Community Organization
• Team Work
• Recruitment

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Our City Forest AmeriCorps

Program Start/End Date

09/16/2026 - 08/21/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

CALIFORNIA San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose

Accepting Applications

From 07/01/2026 To 08/22/2026

Contact

Kate Yee
1195 Clark St
San Jose CA 95125
4082560411
[e-mail]