Director, Urban & Community Forestry

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

📋 Description

• Oversee American Forests' initiatives to promote tree equity throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

• Cultivate and sustain effective partnerships with local governments, councils, and community organizations.

• Seek out and secure public and private funding opportunities.

• Act as the regional authority for American Forests on urban forestry and related matters.

• Formulate and execute a regional strategy with clear, quantifiable annual objectives.

• Manage relationships and spearhead American Forests' projects within the region.

⛳️ 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 preferred.

• Degree in urban forestry, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental science, or a related discipline.

• In-depth understanding of urban forest planning, canopy assessment, and strategies for equitable, community-driven urban forestry.

• Advanced familiarity with American Forests’ tree equity tools and resources.

• Proven experience collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Strong communication abilities.

• Capability to navigate municipal systems and their priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health and wellness benefits, including an 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.