Director, Urban & Community Forestry

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🥔 Idaho, Oregon, +1 more states – Remote

🥔 Idaho – Remote 🌲 Oregon – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $90k - $95k / year

⏰ Full Time

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American Forests

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1875

🤝 Non-profit

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Charity • Social Impact

American Forests is a U. S. -based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and protecting forests in urban and natural landscapes for the benefit of people, wildlife and the climate. It runs programs such as Tree Equity and Resilient Forests, conducts scientific research and innovation in forestry, builds place-based partnerships and movement-building coalitions, and advocates for reforestation and policy solutions while mobilizing public and corporate support and donations.

📋 Description

• Lead American Forests' strategy to advance tree equity across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho • Build and maintain strong working relationships with municipalities and councils, state agencies, local federal partners, and community organizations • Connect partners with American Forests' tools and expertise • Deliver hands-on technical assistance to help cities and states prioritize, plant, manage, and protect urban trees • Support municipalities and partners in adopting American Forests' tools and resources • Identify and pursue public and private funding opportunities

🎯 Requirements

• 5-7 years of professional urban forestry experience in the Pacific Northwest • Established relationships 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 field • Strong knowledge of urban forest planning, canopy assessment, and strategies for equitable community-based urban forestry • Advanced knowledge of American Forests’ tree equity tools and resources • Experience working with diverse stakeholders and informing and leading partnerships • Experience growing and managing complex projects in a remote environment

🏖️ 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