Remote Urban Forestry Program Manager – California & LA

American Forests Partnership; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Forests seeks an Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager, California, to deliver technical assistance and partner engagement across California, with initial emphasis on Los Angeles County. You will manage relationships with government agencies, community partners, and grantees, translating tools into practical support.

The role requires field presence, strong collaboration, and ability to translate forestry expertise into community impact, with remote work from California and limited

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in urban forestry, urban planning, or environmental program management.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in California, with direct experience working alongside municipal agencies, state agencies, and community-based organizations.
• ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Urban Forest Professional strongly preferred, or ability to attain certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Own and steward an active portfolio of Catalyst Fund grantees and city partners through regular check-ins, working sessions, and in-person meetings in California.
• Deliver direct technical assistance on urban forestry planning, canopy equity analysis, policy development, community engagement, and tree planting and care program design.
• Conduct structured needs assessments with partners; brief the Director on gaps and opportunities to inform scope development and specialist coordination.
• Design and lead peer learning events, workshops, and technical assistance sessions for city staff, CBOs, and state agency partners.
• Train partners in American Forests' tools and resources; develop case studies and resource materials for the team's technical assistance library.

Skills

Urban forestry

Community engagement

Policy coordination

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American Forests seeks an Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager, California, to deliver technical assistance and partner engagement across California, with initial emphasis on Los Angeles County. You will manage relationships with government agencies, community partners, and grantees, translating tools into practical support.

The role requires field presence, strong collaboration, and ability to translate forestry expertise into community impact, with remote work from California and limited