Program Manager, Urban & Community Forestry

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $73k - $75k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📋 Program Manager

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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

• Deliver American Forests' technical assistance and partner engagement work across California, with a first focus on Los Angeles County and existing community-based partners • Own and steward an active portfolio of Catalyst Fund grantees and city partners through regular check-ins, working sessions, and in-person meetings in California • Deliver direct technical assistance on urban forestry planning, canopy equity analysis, policy development, community engagement, and tree planting and care program design • Conduct structured needs assessments and brief the Director on gaps and opportunities • Design and lead peer learning events, workshops, and technical assistance sessions for city staff, CBOs, and state agency partners • Train partners in American Forests' tools and resources; develop case studies and resource materials • Provide ongoing technical assistance to Catalyst Fund subaward recipients • Support American Forests' events and corporate tree plantings in the region • Identify California portfolio partners ready to deepen engagement and flag opportunities to the Director • Support relationship cultivation with state agencies, state urban and community forestry coordinators, USFS regional program managers, and funders • Contribute to grant proposals, funder reports, and donor communications • Manage project information in Airtable and Microsoft Office tools, including activity logs, timelines, and budget tracking • Support regional project narratives and budget updates for grants and subawards • Participate in team meetings, trainings, and organization-wide activities • Report to the Director, Urban & Community Forestry, Pacific Northwest; collaborate with Urban Forestry Department specialists, Resilient Forests, Philanthropy, and Marketing & Communications • No direct reports at this time

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in arboriculture, landscape architecture, forestry, urban planning, environmental science, or a related field • Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying • 3-5 years of professional experience in urban forestry, urban planning, or environmental program management • 3-5 years of professional experience in California, with direct experience working alongside municipal agencies, state agencies, and community-based organizations • ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Urban Forest Professional strongly preferred, or ability to attain certification within 3 months • Working knowledge of urban ecology, arboriculture standards, canopy assessment, and community-based approaches to tree planting and care • Demonstrated ability to hold a portfolio of government or nonprofit relationships, manage expectations, and drive partners toward concrete outcomes • Comfort facilitating workshops, designing working sessions, and explaining technical concepts clearly to partners with varied backgrounds • Ability to present credibly to city staff, CBOs, funders, and community members • Working knowledge of federal and state funding programs relevant to California urban forestry, including IRA urban forestry programs, CDBG, EPA EJ grants, and CAL FIRE urban forestry programs • Experience managing a portfolio of projects remotely, including tracking deliverables, managing timelines, and contributing to shared performance goals • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated commitment to American Forests' values: advancing equity, centering the most impacted communities, and prioritizing impact over organizational prominence • Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office equipment

🏖️ Benefits

• Full-time, salaried exempt position • Remote work based in California • Up to 15% travel throughout the U.S., including to American Forests' headquarters in Washington D.C. • Reasonable accommodation may be provided to support individuals across the full range of abilities and experiences • One-year position with extension pending future funding availability

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