Director, Urban & Community Forestry

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy of American Forests to promote tree equity throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

• Establish and nurture effective working relationships with municipalities, councils, state agencies, local federal partners, and community organizations.

• Connect partners with the tools and expertise offered by American Forests.

• Provide hands-on technical assistance to aid cities and states in prioritizing, planting, managing, and safeguarding urban trees.

• Assist municipalities and partners in the adoption of American Forests' tools and resources.

• Identify and seek out public and private funding opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-7 years of professional experience in urban forestry within the Pacific Northwest.

• Established connections with municipal and state agencies.

• ISA Certified Arborist and/or Certified Urban Forest Professional is preferred.

• A degree in urban forestry, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental science, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of urban forest planning, canopy assessment, and strategies for equitable community-based urban forestry.

• Advanced knowledge of the tree equity tools and resources provided by American Forests.

• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and leading partnerships.

• Proven experience in developing and managing complex projects in a remote setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

• Vacation and sick leave.

• Paid holidays.

• Parental bonding leave.

• Bereavement leave.

• Military leave.

• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match.

• Technology stipend.

• Pet benefits.