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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.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist

JOB TITLE:

Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist

REPORTS TO:

Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY:

Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist (AP/R) will be responsible for all AP and AR activities. The AP/R Specialist must have a solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable and receivable principles with proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records. Organize and prioritize tasks and projects with an acute attention to detail and accuracy are essential to this role. Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills are necessary while meeting time sensitive deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, and using discretion and good judgement with sensitive company information.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable

Work with various departments within the organization to ensure invoices are received and approved timely for payment.
Process invoice payments by performing check runs as needed including processing of electronic transfers and payments timely.
Review and verify invoices and check requests ensuring the accuracy of charges including whether rates are properly billed.
Prepare accounts payable reconciliation monthly including review of AP aging.
Ensure transactions are accurately recorded to AP ledger and general ledger.
review and process expense reports.
Maintain vendor files, including vendor set up as necessary, and maintain invoice documentation.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues as needed with third party vendor or internal departments.
Review contract terms and update vendor contract summary files as necessary.
Year-end 1099 processing.

Accounts Receivable

Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits.
Reconcile and post payments to A/R system.
Prepare accounts receivable reconciliation monthly including review of AR aging.
Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial report preparation and audit request.
Ad-hoc projects as required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

Fundamental knowledge of general accounting procedures and U.S. GAAP.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience involving extensive work with complex spreadsheets.
Ability to thrive in a challenging and progressive work environment.
Team player who doesn’t mind digging into the details.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly motivated individual who can work independently and ability to work in a team environment and interact well with company staff and third parties.
Proven knowledge and expertise in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
Preferred prior experience with Quickbooks or similar accounting software.
1-2 years’ experience with A/P & A/R preferred.
Preferred prior experience with a nonprofit organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, this position requires –

May have to lift up to 15-20 lbs.
May be expected to sit at a desk for long hours. May be expected to drive and must hold a valid CA driver’s license.
May be expected to spend long hours in front of a computer screen, take phone calls and interact with the public.
Work is primarily indoors but may be exposed to varying heat or cold conditions and moderate noise.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

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

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply here.

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director of Human Resources & Administration

JOB TITLE:

Director of Human Resources & Administration

REPORTS TO:

Cindy Montanez, Chief Executive Officer

A LITTLE ABOUT US

TreePeople’s 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 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 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 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, organized and effective Director of Human Resources and Administration to be directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of TreePeople’s approach to, support of and commitment to growing, training, developing and recruiting the highest caliber of change-makers.

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

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with the CEO to develop and implement effective short and long term strategies to attain a superb work ethic, a highly-motivating work environment, purposeful performance metrics, a results-driven culture and other organizational objectives needed to grow TreePeople’s impact and implement its mission.
Evaluate, modernize and reorganize the Human Resources Department for maximum organization, legal compliance and effectiveness in recruitment, hiring and support of a high-functioning team of at least 75 employees who also manage interns and thousands of community volunteers.
Train, support and work directly with the CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy and Development Officer, directors and managers to assist them in properly managing, motivating, evaluating and effectively carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.
Effectively perform all day-to-day human resources functions, including but not limited to:

Organize and maintain personnel records for all employees.
Administer bi-weekly payroll and benefits programs, including conducting analysis and serving as primary contract with providers, including group health and voluntary benefits, workers' compensation, and volunteer, liability and auto insurances.
Administer all business insurance programs (including D&O, liability and property coverage, workers’ compensation insurance and volunteer accident insurance) and maintain relationships with various insurance brokers and carriers.
Mediate and work diligently to resolve employee relations issues.
Maintain and update policies, procedures and Employee Handbook (last updated July 10, 2019) as well as Injury and Illness Prevention Program/Emergency Action Plan Handbook.
Ensure job descriptions are updated (in process) and written for each job position.
Administer recruitment process to include: expanding recruitment postings, screening resumes, conducting all interviews, checking references, making recommendations to hiring managers, negotiating salary and issuing offer letters.
Employee Benefits: Review employee benefits, make annual recommendations on new benefit plans to the CEO and CFO, hold open enrollment annually and answer employees’ benefits questions throughout the plan year. Maintain relationships with various insurance brokers. Updated March 2, 2020
Administer all workers compensation benefits, reporting to agency and ensuring that employees are medically treated as necessary
Facilitate new employee orientation/on-boarding program
Conduct exit interviews
Responsible for all COBRA administration

Maintain responsibility for organization compliance with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to all personnel matters; including responsibility to evaluate, implement and manage human resources policies and programs in the areas of employment, employee relations, discrimination and equal opportunity employment in compliance with government laws and regulations and TreePeople goals.
Develop, annually review and make recommendations to the CEO for improvement and implementation of TreePeople’s policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters, including professional development, management training, performance evaluation metrics, emergency response, discrimination training, and injury and prevention.
In conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer, assist the CEO in the annual review, preparation and administration of the organization's wage and salary program. Work to ensure that salaries and benefits remain competitive with similar environmental organizations
Develop, manage and implement TreePeople’s Wellness and Workplace Incentives Program.
Manage organization's safety efforts, including overseeing and serving on the safety committee and working to prevent workplace injuries.
Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the CEO, on personnel or other matters.
Evaluate, develop, and maintain a thoroughly-organized human resource information system that meets industry standards and TreePeople personnel information needs.
Participate in Board meetings, board committees, internal and external working committees and special projects as assigned by the CEO.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

Understands, believes in and can effectively communicate TreePeople’s mission.
Must be highly-organized with a strong work ethic and have the ability to provide strong leadership in a fast-paced, changing and growing organization.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, or Nonprofit Management, plus 10 years of related training experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience as a Human Resource professional is required. A Professional Human Resource designation (PHR, SPHR or other) highly-preferred. Updated March 2, 2020
Expert knowledge in U.S. and California state employment laws.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, leadership abilities, management experience, nonprofit business acumen, and detail-oriented approach with the ability to establish credibility, trust and rapport with employees and other partners.
Experience coaching and influencing senior executives, managing complex employee relations issues, managing organizational change, developing methods to inspire a strong work ethic and excellent performance, and comfort with the Human Resource system are all a must.
Excellent facilitation and/or mediation skills.
Experience with and commitment to recruiting, hiring and supporting a diverse workforce.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time position, exempt position, with benefits and an exciting work environment. Occasional evening, travel and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

JOIN THE TREEPEOPLE TEAM, APPLY AT:

Please apply here.

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Grant Writer

JOB TITLE:

Grant Writer

REPORTS TO:

Director of Foundation Relations

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.

The Grant Writer will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports to foundations and other third-party entities. Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals, grant applications, and requisite reports; performance of responsible, professional, and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing, responding to, and tracking public and private grant opportunities; and other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, plan, write, and submit grant proposals for new and existing programs.
Regularly check-in with key persons involved in funded programs to help monitor alignment of project progress, deliverables, and timeline.
Develop and write (or co-write) interim and final reports for funded programs, including meeting with/interviewing directors, managers, and staff regarding progress of grant funded projects.
Work with data department to generate data for reports.
Collect and analyze data from multiple data systems.
Stay abreast of significant funding trends related to the environment, including specific opportunities that are in preliminary stages of development.
Attend and participate in planning processes prior to the release of major RFPs.
Stay abreast of best practices in service delivery, pertinent research, and new, innovative approaches.
Represent TreePeople in negotiation of resulting grants, contracts, and agreements.
Interpret and apply TreePeople’s policies and procedures
Identify potential funding sources and opportunities for environment-related programming.
Stay current in relation to changing grant standards and proposal guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS degree in English, Environmental Studies, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years writing grant proposals and reports.
Excellent writing skills.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with outside institutions and agencies.
Demonstrated experience analyzing data.
Demonstrated high proficiency using standard office software applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledgeable and ability to speak the “language of Environmental Advocacy”
Grant proposal process, from research to submission of grant
Ability to research and find potential funding sources.
Ability to write complex grants that incorporate research and best practices
Analyzing environment-related data
Synthesize information from multiple sources
Manage multiple projects under deadline
Communicate with tact and diplomacy
Ability to collaborate with outside agencies, for the purpose of developing joint proposals and programs

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a FULL-TIME, non-exempt, hourly position, with benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply here.

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Community Organizer – South Los Angeles (Watts)

JOB TITLE:

Community Organizer – South Los Angeles (Watts) **Local Candidates Strongly Preferred**

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply here.

* 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:

Please apply here.

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Urban Forestry Associate (SELA)

JOB TITLE:

Urban Forestry Associate

REPORTS TO:

Regional Manager, Southeast Los Angeles

SUMMARY:

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:

Support the Regional Manager in organizing community planting and tree care events with local volunteers.
Planting 15 gallon street trees and driving a truck/water tank to water those trees on a weekly or biweekly basis, as determined by city staff and the Regional Manager.
Support community workshops and volunteer-led events, attend site visits, and help manage and maintain TreePeople’s tool inventory.
Maintain communication with community volunteers to carry out necessary tree care until the community is self-sustaining in the stewardship of their trees.
Gather, monitor and track data of tree plantings through GPS and site maps to comply with funding reporting and to ensure successful implementation of tree maintenance plans.
Participate and represent TreePeople at meetings, fundraising, marketing, membership and volunteer events as needed.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
Highly-organized, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick-learner.
Literate and interested in local climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities throughout Southern California.
Spanish fluency highly desired.
Valid CA Driver’s license and clean driving record desired to perform job-related essential functions.
Requires frequent heavy lifting over 25 lbs., often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces, and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
Available to work Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional Sundays.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a part time (30 hours per week), non-exempt, hourly position, with benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply here.

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Communications and Social Media Manager

JOB TITLE:

Communications and Social Media Manager

REPORTS TO:

Director of Marketing and Communications

SUMMARY:

The Communications and Social Media Manager is key to supporting the Marketing and Communications department in executing and monitoring communications, marketing and social media projects.

The successful candidate will track and manage all projects for the department, ensuring effective monitoring, high standards of quality and timely execution of all collateral and at every stage of the process--from intake to final delivery.

This position also will gather and share compelling stories that illustrate TreePeople’s vision, mission, goals, work and impact, combine them with images, and strategically disseminate them to engage key audiences through a variety of digital channels. The Communications and Social Media Manager will be responsible for developing content to engage audiences to take action (by volunteering, advocating, donating, and making changes in the landscape) to transform Greater Los Angeles’ urban landscape for sustainability.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, and collaborating with the Development Department and other Departments of TreePeople, the successful candidate will own the day-to-day execution of TreePeople’s online, blog and social media program execution, as well as provide stories and original content for the website, email marketing management, media relations, grant writing to reach strategic goals, and general support of all Marketing and Communications projects and initiatives. Additionally, he or she will produce analytics reports that tracks all online and offline data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage all projects for the department, ensuring effective monitoring, high standards of quality and timely execution of all collateral and at every stage of the process:

Manage, establish and communicate project timelines and budgets to internal team, external vendors, and organization stakeholders.
Maintain a calendar of projects and deadlines. Ensure timely initiation and delivery of those projects.
Serve as department liaison; obtain correct information on project requests and continue to update partners on progress, timelines, proofs, revisions; share project intake information with internal team leads to determine best strategy for projects. Follow professional, courteous, client service protocols.
Provide prompt, detailed, consistent, and effective communication and project updates to partners, internal team, and leaders as needed.
Troubleshoot and offer solutions when challenges arise with projects (examples: design needs more time to create, budget will not cover client’s request, client not responding with feedback within agreed timeline).
Coordinate project management of marketing and communications projects including (but not limited to) digital advertising, print advertising, direct mail marketing, brochures, video and PowerPoint presentations, PR announcements, events and internal communications.
Ensure efficient, effective project management structure and processes are maintained to guarantee all projects are completed on time and clients are satisfied with the completed product.
Assist in identifying/securing/gathering copy, photos, video content for design/production pieces.
Organize and maintain project files (photo, video, content, design, doc files) to ensure efficiencies in accessing and selecting the best content for projects as well as keeping records of past projects.
Coordinate with outside vendors for successful completion of projects.

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 and 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 designer
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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

BA in Communications, Marketing or a related field strongly preferred.
2-3 years of project and social media management.
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.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Work experience in non-profit sector. Work in policy/advocacy sector a plus.
Design and Photoshop skills ideal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May have to lift up to 15-20 lbs.
May be expected to sit at a desk for long hours. May be expected to drive and must hold a valid CA driver’s license.
May be expected to spend long hours in front of a computer screen, take phone calls and interact with the public
Work is primarily indoors but may be exposed to varying heat or cold conditions and moderate noise.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply here.

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Graphic Designer

JOB TITLE:

Graphic Designer

REPORTS TO:

Director of Marketing and Communications

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to create and manage digital and print designs for our marketing and communications needs. The Graphic Designer's responsibilities include managing and developing TreePeople’s brand identity, designing all print and digital collateral in keeping with brand guidelines, assisting in web design and generating creative ideas.

The successful candidate should have extensive knowledge of graphic design, styles, and techniques. They should also have experience in implementing large marketing campaigns and design projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring brand cohesion and visual consistency in all TreePeople marketing and communications efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designing graphic content, illustrations, and infographics.
Managing graphic designs from conception to delivery.
Reviewing third party-designed drafts to ensure quality, brand cohesion and consistency.
Generating fresh concepts.
Developing and ensuring brand consistency throughout organization.
Working with Director of Marketing and Communications and leadership team to develop TreePeople brand guidelines and execute them throughout the organization.
Keeping up-to-date with industry developments.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

Portfolio with design projects.
3 - 5 years proven work experience as a Graphic Designer.
Proven ability to develop and manage brand guidelines
Hands-on experience with image editing software (e.g. Adobe Suite)
Proficient in design software (e.g. InDesign)
Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts and layouts
Attention to visual details
Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May have to lift up to 15-20 lbs.
May be expected to sit at a desk for long hours. May be expected to drive and must hold a valid CA driver’s license.
May be expected to spend long hours in front of a computer screen, take phone calls and interact with the public
Work is primarily indoors but may be exposed to varying heat or cold conditions and moderate noise.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply here.

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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