Urban Forestry & Sustainability Associate

City of Auburn, AL; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Auburn, AL seeks an Urban Forestry and Sustainability Assistant to support the Public Works Department. This temporary, part‑time role reports to the Urban Forestry Specialist and helps manage trees, data, and outreach.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1–2 years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license. The position emphasizes safety, professionalism, and strong teamwork in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in urban forestry and sustainability programs.
• Evaluate trees and maintain city GIS inventory.
• Support public outreach and sustainability efforts.
• Communicate progress and issues to supervisor and team.
• Attend meetings and stay current on arboriculture practices.

Skills

Urban forestry

GIS/CityWorks

Data entry

Communication

Time management

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years experience in related field

Tools

ArcGIS

CityWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Auburn, AL seeks an Urban Forestry and Sustainability Assistant to support the Public Works Department. This temporary, part‑time role reports to the Urban Forestry Specialist and helps manage trees, data, and outreach.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1–2 years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license. The position emphasizes safety, professionalism, and strong teamwork in a municipal setting.