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Turn your passion for the environment into a career!

For more than 40 years, we have planted trees, strengthened communities, educated children and worked with local agencies to solve the environmental challenges that threaten LA.

If you share our vision for a green city, consider applying for a job with us. The rewards are plentiful: competitive pay and benefits, a beautiful work setting, and the deep satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference.

Community Organizer

JOB TITLE:

Community Organizer

SUMMARY:

Sustained by a staff of educators, foresters and administrators as well as thousands of trained “Community Foresters”, TreePeople has played, and will continue to play, a leading role in mobilizing Angelenos, private businesses and government agencies to work together to create resilient urban communities capable of withstanding the mounting challenges of climate change.

The Community Organizer is to assist and support TreePeople by making lasting connections with and between community members, CBO’s, agencies, businesses and key stakeholders in support of a multi-year Tree Planting Project in one of our bright spot communities.

The Community Organizer will play an important role in supporting this effort by continuing TreePeople’s work in engaging and growing a network of “Community Foresters” in these areas and by building community-awareness and involvement the planting of trees and other initiatives in the area.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for leading efforts at community outreach, recruitment of a diverse group of stakeholders that includes but not limited to community-based organizations, faith-based groups, neighborhood associations, advocacy groups, businesses, and public officials.
Serve as a community liaison by participating and representing TreePeople at meetings, fundraising, marketing, membership, volunteer events, etc.
Network and cultivate relationships with current and new contacts.
Identify key community stakeholders in project area to leverage TreePeople’s work and establish and maintain relationships with them.
Maintain and upgrade outreach materials for tablings and presentations.
Strong administrative skills: planning and organizing.
Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.
The organizer will integrate into or build coalitions, coordinate activities with coalition partners and recruit coalition members; coordinate the content and logistics for public events and large-scale mobilizations; and connect organizing work with the research, public policy, and communications staff on designated campaigns.
Support TreePeople’s teams by participating at weekend volunteer events.
Participate in TreePeople staff activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Community-oriented individual who is adept at mobilizing and prioritizing the needs of a community.
Should have an understanding of equity, inclusion and cultural competency.
Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
Highly-organized, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick-learner.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: listening, negotiating, public speaking, and writing.
Experience with project management and community organizing.
Literate and interested in local climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities throughout Southern California.
Spanish fluency.
Driver’s License and Proof of insurance required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.
Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

JOIN THE TREEPEOPLE TEAM, APPLY AT:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/List/4760/Treepeople-Inc

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Community Outreach Coordinator

JOB TITLE:

Community Outreach Coordinator

REPORTS TO:

Regional Manager, Southeast Los Angeles

SUMMARY:

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit whose mission is to engage, inspire and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable, and to share the process as a model for the world. TreePeople is among the largest independent environmental organizations in California. Sustained by a staff of educators, foresters and administrators as well as thousands of trained “Community Foresters”, TreePeople has played, and will continue to play, a leading role in mobilizing Angelenos, private businesses and government agencies to work together to create resilient urban communities capable of withstanding the mounting challenges of climate change.

TreePeople’s passionate commitment to the environment and its unique implementation model, known as “Community Forestry”, engage, inspire and support Angelenos at both the grassroots and policy levels to take environmental action in their communities. Over the next ten years, TreePeople and its “Community Foresters” will spearhead the transformation of Los Angeles’ urban ecosystem by:

Mobilizing Angelenos into a community committed to adapting the City’s resources and infrastructure in response to severe climate change;

Expanding forestry and education programs that inspire thousands of volunteers to improve the health and safety of Angelenos by planting and maintaining trees in wilderness areas, neighborhoods and school campuses;
Transforming Los Angeles’ urban landscape into a living watershed to capture, clean, store and conserve rain and storm water in response to droughts and diminishing resources;
Fostering collaborative partnerships that bring private businesses, non-profit resources and government agencies together to research, develop and implement system-wide solutions to environmental problems.

In the coming years, TreePeople will inspire Angelenos to reimagine and reclaim Los Angeles’ future. TreePeople will empower Angelenos to come together to combat and adapt to climate change through individual action, technology, and collaborative partnerships in order to create a more holistic, integrated and sustainable Los Angeles.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for leading community outreach efforts, recruiting a diverse group of stakeholders that includes but is not limited to community-based organizations, faith-based groups, neighborhood associations, advocacy groups, businesses, and public officials.
Serve as a community liaison by participating and representing TreePeople at meetings, fundraising, marketing, membership, volunteer events, etc.
Carry out TreePeople’s model for tree planting and community engagement.
Train community champions to be Community Foresters.
Lead community engagement events in which volunteers and organizers physically plant trees.
Network and cultivate relationships with current and new contacts.
Identify key community stakeholders in project area to leverage TreePeople’s work and establish and maintain relationships with them.
Maintain and upgrade outreach materials for tabling and presentations.
Support TreePeople’s teams by participating at weekend volunteer events.
Participate in TreePeople’s staff activities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

Community-oriented individual who is adept at mobilizing and prioritizing the needs of a community.
Should understand equity, inclusion and cultural competency.
Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
Highly-organized, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick-learner.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: listening, negotiating, public speaking, and writing.
Experience with project management and community organizing.
Literate and interested in local climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities throughout Southern California.
Spanish fluency.
Driver’s License and Proof of insurance required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.
Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Able to work outside for hours at a time at tree planting events, which includes physically digging holes, lifting equipment and planting trees, among other activities.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a full time, exempt position, with benefits and an exciting work environment.

TO JOIN THE TREEPEOPLE TEAM SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Human Resources
TreePeople
HR@TreePeople.org

APPLY AT:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/List/4760/Treepeople-Inc

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Urban Forester

JOB TITLE:

Urban Forester

REPORTS TO:

Foremen and Project Manager

A LITTLE ABOUT US

TreePeople believes it can make the world a better place. Our mission is to inspire, engage, and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun, sustainable and resilient, and to share the process as a model for the world.

TreePeople is a well-established, beloved and fast-growing environmental nonprofit organization headquartered in Los Angeles, one of the largest and most diverse communities in the world. TreePeople is rapidly growing because of the tremendous global demand for our innovative community-driven solutions around fire resilience, urban forestry, water-security, environmental literacy, equity, and climate change. Sustained by a talented team of thought-leaders, philanthropists, educators, foresters, community organizers, researchers and policymakers as well as thousands of trained community leaders, TreePeople has played, and will continue to play, a legacy role in mobilizing people, businesses and public agencies to create greener and more resilient communities capable of withstanding the mounting challenges of climate change and water insecurity.

JOB SUMMARY

TreePeople needs a highly-experienced and effective Urban Forester to be part of an extensive, multi-year Tree Planting Project in an area encompassing local mountain ranges and the Southeast LA County cities of Downey, Norwalk, Commerce, Santa Fe Springs, La Mirada. The project involves planting and caring for over 10,000 trees in Southeast LA County.

The Urban Forester will be in charge of tree planting and tree care.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for upholding TreePeople high quality standards in tree planting and tree care including adherence to best management practices; and positive community relations.
Proper planting of trees assuring that it meets project specifications and requirements.
Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while conducting tree plantings.
Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior.
Is able to work well with staff and volunteers.
Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around work area.
Cooperates with the public, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
Must be able to verbally communicate with other crew members and fully understand instructions and information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work demands physical energy, twisting, safe heavy lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
Uses machines, equipment, and work tools including but not limited too- shovels, breaker bars, root-chippers, rakes, brooms, general hand tools, lift gates, water tanks, blowers, augers, jack-hammers, general 2-cycle and gas engine machiners
Must be able to lift 50 pounds overhead safely while on a ladder.
Must be able to load and unload 15 gallon Trees onto and off-of a stakebed truck with a team member.
Must be able to carry 5 gallon buckets of water from trucks to Tree-Wells.
Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a full time, non-exempt position, with benefits.

JOIN THE TREEPEOPLE TEAM, APPLY AT:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/List/4760/Treepeople-Inc

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director of Marketing and Communications

JOB TITLE:

Director of Marketing and Communications

REPORTS TO:

Chief Development Officer

SUMMARY:

TreePeople is a well-established, beloved and fast growing environmental non-governmental organization headquartered in Los Angeles, one of the largest and most diverse media and global markets. We are looking for an executive-level, experienced, creative, hard-working and energetic Director of Marketing and Communications to reorganize, expand and lead TreePeople’s media, marketing and communications team and strategies in support of our mission, fund development and growing impact.

A LITTLE ABOUT US:

TreePeople believes it can make the world a better place. Our mission is to inspire, engage, and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable, and to share the process as a model for the world.

TreePeople is among the largest and high-impact independent environmental organizations in California. Sustained by a talented team of thought-leaders, educators, foresters, community organizers, researchers and policy makers as well as thousands of trained community leaders, TreePeople has played, and will continue to play, a legacy role in mobilizing people, businesses and public agencies to connect people and nature to create greener and more resilient communities capable of withstanding the mounting challenges of climate change and water insecurity.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Marketing & Communications designs, implements and manages strategies and tactics for all digital, website, video and public relations messages and collateral to position TreePeople as the recognized leader in forestry, stormwater harvesting, environmental education, and environmental resilience through its multi-benefit green infrastructure projects and forward-thinking public policy and research.

A major strategic priority for the organization is to develop and implement communications tools and strategies to support increased goals for fund development and to mobilize a critical mass of people through campaigns, magnifying the brand of TreePeople, and maximizing the use of technology.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the Chief Executive Officer, the Board Chair and the Chief Development Officer to craft and lead the creation, implementation and evaluation of an ambitious, focused and cohesive annual Marketing & Communications plan across targeted audiences and regions.
Oversee the marketing and communications team, supervise the daily generation of impactful online content, email strategy, visual storytelling and multichannel campaigns that engages and increases audience segments and leads to measurable action and larger impact.
Implement communications activities in support of a more ambitious fund development campaign as determined in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Development Officer, and test the effectiveness of such activities.
Develop creative messaging to inform content strategies and story arcs for campaigns, project communications, and online platforms.
Supervise and manage the marketing and communications team and the processes and procedures for content management and publication.
Manage the development and strategic dissemination of all collateral including: newsletters, online marketing, digital advocacy, videos, press releases, brochures, and signage.
Manage media relations and strategies, including generating and distributing press releases, managing spokespeople and talking points.
Cultivate celebrities and influencers to engage in campaigns, attend events and support TreePeople online.
Track and measure key performance indicators in partnership with the marketing and communications team and make strategic recommendations.
Create and implement a digital advocacy program in partnership with key departments to further engage people in actions they can take in support of forestry, environmental education and climate and water resilience.
Work collaboratively with all executive leadership members, departments, outside vendors, public agency representatives, business and community partners to expand partnership opportunities.
Manage external vendors and partners; negotiate contracts to be favorable to the organization.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing and/or communications with a working knowledge on both areas.
Strong work ethic, excellent judgement, forward-thinking and highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
Management and project management skills needed to reorganize, inspire and lead a strong and effective marketing and communications department.
Superb writing/editing and verbal communication skills.
Experience in writing or editing content for traditional media, social media and web content.
Experience in launching an online advocacy program, including a strong background in online campaigning, email marketing and digital advocacy experience.
A strong track record as an implementer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently.
Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including the internal team, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters.
Entrepreneurial, self-starter, must be able to work independently; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives.
Highly organized, strong management skills and effective leadership.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a full time, exempt position, with benefits and an exciting work environment.

JOIN THE TREEPEOPLE TEAM, APPLY AT:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/List/4760/Treepeople-Inc

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Social Media & Digital Content Assistant

JOB TITLE:

Social Media & Digital Content Assistant

REPORTS TO:

Director of Marketing & Communications

DESCRIPTION:

TreePeople's work is about uniting the power of people, trees and nature-based solutions to grow a sustainable future for Los Angeles. Our goal is to create abundant tree canopy and ample local water supply in even the most over-paved parts of our city. We bring communities together to restore the natural watershed, and in so doing help nature heal our city.

TreePeople was born from the efforts of a teenager over 40 years ago. Since then, more than two million people of all ages have joined in the positive work of reclaiming a healthy environment across Los Angeles. Together, we’re making a difference in our homes, our schools, our neighborhoods and in the local mountains. As we build volunteer leaders in our communities, we also advocate at the highest levels of government for policies that make a significant difference to our ecosystem, communities and economy.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manage Social Media Marketing Campaigns based upon TreePeople’s brand, key messages, and strategic priorities:

Create, edit, share, curate and manage content, focusing on written and visual stories to increase engagement with targeted audiences, including students, donors, activists, homeowners and policymakers.
Work closely with all TreePeople Departments to gather relevant stories
Execute a Social Media calendar developed with the Director of Marketing & Communications
Community management via monitoring, listening, and responding to users
Develop and expand community and/or blogger outreach efforts
Develop and update social media platform design (i.e. Facebook Timeline cover, profile pic, thumbnails, ads, landing pages, Twitter profile, and blog) working closely with TreePeople designers
Manage photo, story and video assets, working closely with TreePeople’s Photography Specialist
Design, create, and manage promotions and social ads
Stay current with all Social Media trends on existing and future platforms.
Monitor trends in Social Media tools, applications, channels, design and strategy.
Analyze campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the Social Media Campaigns.

Manage day-to-day execution of online/website and blog marketing channels.

Draft original content for email marketing, website, media relations and grant writing
Help develop and execute a Marketing and Communications Calendar to schedule, share and track trending stories
Work closely with Marketing and Communications, Development, and other TreePeople Departments to continually gather content and images and create and/or edit stories to trigger interest, conversation, funding and action to achieve our goals.

Support the Marketing and Communications Department as needed.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and a keen sense of writing for various audiences in different media. He/she will have demonstrated knowledge of social media management and digital communications, and proven graphics skills. Candidates should be fluent in current technologies and up-to-date on best practices in digital communications/social media. Candidates should be comfortable in a rigorous, fast-paced environment that requires collaboration, creativity, flexibility and adaptability, working with a range of departments and programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Experience
BA in Communications, Marketing or a related field strongly preferred.
2-3 years of managing social media.
Experience in storytelling and the creation of engaging content that creates a call to action for audiences across multiple audiences and digital platforms.
Excellent writing, copyediting and proofreading skills. Writing sample required.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Work experience in non-for-profit sector. Work in policy/advocacy sector a plus.
Design and Photoshop skills ideal.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a full time, non-exempt position, hourly position, with benefits and an exciting work environment.

JOIN THE TREEPEOPLE TEAM, APPLY AT:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/List/4760/Treepeople-Inc

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Facilities Maintenance Manager

JOB TITLE:

Facilities Maintenance Manager

REPORTS TO:

Director of Park Operations

A LITTLE ABOUT US:

TreePeople believes it can make the world a better place. Our mission is to inspire, engage, and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable, and to share the process as a model for the world.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Park Operations, the Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for all building, structures, and equipment maintenance at our facilities at Coldwater Canyon. THIS IS A HANDS ON POSITION.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform minor and major repairs of all structures and equipment throughout the property.
Perform preventative maintenance on building and equipment on a scheduled basis.
Perform minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
Perform minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
Perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.
Clean restrooms, conference center, and other common areas.
Manage staff, interns and volunteers on various departmental projects.
Provide minor maintenance to heating and cooling systems.
Coordinate work with consultants, vendors and service providers.
Respond to emergency maintenance requests, as required.
Assist the Director of Park Operations on various projects.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

3 to 5 years of facility maintenance or construction project experience.
General construction tool knowledge and experience.
Ability to diagnose problems and develop solutions.
Understanding of sustainable/green design concepts.
Light construction experience required.
Enjoys working outdoors and in a park setting.
Valid California Driver’s License.
Ability to interact positively with staff, volunteers and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, this position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing, as well as frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, or rain.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a full time, non-exempt position, with benefits and an exciting work environment.

TO JOIN THE TREEPEOPLE TEAM SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Human Resources
TreePeople
HR@TreePeople.org

APPLY AT:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/List/4760/Treepeople-Inc

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Internships

Are you interested in learning about one of LA's premier environmental nonprofits?

TreePeople staff works with interns to give them a leg-up in the environmental field and specialized training across our departments' specialities. Come join us and help green our city!

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