Forester jobs in Atlanta, GA

Project Planning and Community Outreach

• Present information about the Community Forestry Program called 'NeighborWoods' to community organizations and neighborhood associations.
• Work with community members to plan and implement neighborhood tree plantings, encouraging teamwork, resident buy-in, and community involvement.
• Scout potential tree planting locations using a variety of methods, prioritizing community requests.
• Help fulfill grant and contract requirements.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with community partners and other staff members.
• Liaise with the public as a responsible ambassador to communicate Trees Atlanta’s mission.
• Work with neighborhood associations to address community tree-related needs.
• Assist the NeighborWoods Supervisor to implement residential, private property planting as needed.

Project Management

• Select tree specimens for diversity and suitability and adhere to field-related best practices, prioritizing canopy trees wherever possible.
• Provide detailed planting proposals to NeighborWoods Manager for approval by relevant parties prior to planting.
• Help fulfill grant and contract requirements.
• Coordinate project logistics weekly, including but not limited to ordering trees; updating organization-wide project calendar; determining meeting locations; packing trucks and trailers, and creating materials for volunteers.
• Follow standard NeighborWoods procedures for project planning and implementation.
• Update ArcGIS tree points in a timely manner throughout the planting season.
• Help respond to and address tree maintenance requests as needed.

Volunteer Management

• Lead groups of volunteers on weekday and/or weekend tree planting and maintenance projects.
• Effectively supervise, train, evaluate, and motivate volunteers.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working in a related field or a Bachelor's degree in urban forestry, horticulture, environmental non-profits, landscape architecture, or related field of study (A degree is not required for this position, but having a degree in a relevant field can substitute for experience).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and public speaking ability (crucial for interaction with community organizations, volunteers, and staff).
• Knowledgeable in tree identification, shrubs, and other plants.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse communities and individuals.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and possessing of excellent time management skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with proven ability to work independently and with a team (able and willing to assist coworkers when needed).
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of safety or risk management when working with children and/or volunteer groups (formal experience managing and coordinating volunteers a plus).
• Equally comfortable working in outdoor field sites and in administrative office settings.
• Availability to work Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional schedule flexibility to work on an evening.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Working knowledge of ArcGIS and Salesforce a plus.

Physical Requirements

• At least 21 years old with a 3-year clear driving history.
• Ability to drive a truck with a loaded trailer.
• Must pass a pre-employment background screening, drug test, and DOT physical.
• Ability to conduct repetitive, moderate to strenuous physical activity in the field and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions at all times of year.

To Apply

Please complete the employment application and submit it with a resume and cover letter for full consideration.

• All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug Free Workplace Program).
  
• Final candidates applying for positions that require driving company owned vehicles will also have to pass a Motor Vehicle Report review to determine eligibility. Eligible drivers must also pass a DOT physical.
  
• All new hires will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the Unites States of America. Trees Atlanta in compliance with regulation set by the Department of Homeland Security. Trees Atlanta is a registered E-Verify employer.