Youth Forestry Outreach & Grants Assistant

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual travel budget $5,000

Annual supplies budget $5,000

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a dedicated program assistant to support the For Us Tree grant, handling planning, administration, outreach, data collection, and youth engagement. The role focuses on equitable community engagement and providing youths with technical expertise as advocates.

You will create awareness through information sessions for community residents, and collaborate with partners to meet grant deliverables while ensuring strong reporting and educational outreach across Harris County.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Bachelor's degree in education or horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Create understanding of the impact of tree canopy, dead trees, and invasive species in the area with respect to climate and community resilience with disasters (flooding, hurricanes, etc.).
• Develop updated materials related to tree health and increase awareness of green careers affiliated with urban and community forestry within the youth residents.
• Working with grant partners to reach the deliverables and scope of work of the grant.

Skills

Public speaking

Youth engagement

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or horticulture

High School Diploma

Job description

Harris County is seeking a dedicated program assistant to support the For Us Tree grant, handling planning, administration, outreach, data collection, and youth engagement. The role focuses on equitable community engagement and providing youths with technical expertise as advocates.

You will create awareness through information sessions for community residents, and collaborate with partners to meet grant deliverables while ensuring strong reporting and educational outreach across Harris County.