JOB TITLE:

Climate Resilience Officer

REPORTS TO:

Chief Executive Officer

SUMMARY:

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit whose 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 independent environmental organizations in California. Sustained by a staff of educators, foresters, organizers and administrators as well as thousands of trained “Community Foresters”, TreePeople has played, and will continue to play, a leading role in mobilizing people, private businesses and public agencies to work together to create resilient urban communities capable of withstanding the mounting challenges of climate change.

TreePeople is currently seeking a Climate Resilience Officer to develop, manage and expand our climate change adaptation, mitigation, and resiliency projects in California, with a focus in Southern California.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop, evaluate and manage TreePeople’s internal and external policies, procedures and programs around community-centered climate resilience mitigation and adaptation.
2. Specific duties include working independently and with others to:
1. Manage projects in the areas of climate adaptation, community resiliency, and climate risk management.
2. Be current with and translate vulnerability assessments and develop adaptation strategies for urban and/or natural systems through research and community engagement.
3. Liaison to Federal, State, County and City of Los Angeles elected officials and key public agencies.
4. Advise on municipal or other local climate action plans, especially relating to urban and mountain forestry, water (supply, flooding and quality) and extreme heat from current and projected climate impacts and identify strategies to build resiliency.
5. Build positive relationships with partners and coalitions.
6. Manage teams through all phases of a project (planning, implementation, analysis, reports) from initiation to completion.
7. Perform project management, including scoping, budgeting, planning, communication, directing staff and/or subcontractors, reporting, and invoicing.
8. Incorporate equitable and culturally responsive input and involvement from diverse stakeholders with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 7-10 years experience working in the field of climate resilience or a related field.
2. A bachelor’s, master’s, or other advanced degree in environmental sciences, environmental management, public policy or related field.
3. Preferred background in urban planning or risk assessment/management associated with climate impacts.
4. Working knowledge of international, national, state and local policies tied to climate science, climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
5. Background on policies and programs for emergency preparedness and response (e.g., fire, flooding, earthquakes, etc.) and understanding of how to translate this knowledge to selected programs on the ground.
6. Established portfolio of successful policy, planning and/or analysis projects in the climate, energy, or environmental fields -- specifically in Southern California with diverse communities.
7. Expertise and relationships with City and County of Los Angeles policymakers and leadership in key City and County departments most relevant to climate resilience and adaptation.
8. Demonstrated experience with creating strategic plans, climate action plans, or other similar environmental or sustainability plans.
9. Community-oriented individual who is adept at mobilizing and prioritizing the needs of a community.
10. Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; exceptional critical thinking capabilities.
11. Ability to work in teams as well as independently.
12. Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to communicate scientific and technical ideas clearly using simple, commonly accepted language.
13. Ability to work under tight deadlines.
14. Comfortable making presentations and presenting information in a compelling, informative, and persuasive fashion.
15. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle challenging situations with tact and sensitivity.
16. Intermediate to advanced experience with producing deliverables with Microsoft Office 365 programs including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as, Google Suite.
17. Community Emergency Response Team program (CERT) certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, this position requires standing, walking, driving, as well as the ability to lift, push or pull 15 pounds.

JOIN THE TREEPEOPLE TEAM, APPLY AT:

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

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB TITLE:

Community Outreach Coordinator (South Los Angeles)

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;

1. 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;

2. 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;

3. 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:

1. 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.
2. Serve as a community liaison by participating and representing TreePeople at meetings, fundraising, marketing, membership, volunteer events, etc.
3. Carry out TreePeople’s model for tree planting and community engagement.
4. Train community champions to be Community Foresters.
5. Lead community engagement events in which volunteers and organizers physically plant trees.
6. Network and cultivate relationships with current and new contacts.
7. Identify key community stakeholders in project area to leverage TreePeople’s work and establish and maintain relationships with them.
8. Maintain and upgrade outreach materials for tabling and presentations.
9. Support TreePeople’s teams by participating at weekend volunteer events.
10. Participate in TreePeople’s staff activities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.
2. Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
3. 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.

JOB TITLE:

Forest Aid: Angeles Forest Coordinator

REPORTS TO:

Forest Aid: Angeles Forest Manager

SUMMARY:

TreePeople’s Forestry Programs inspire, train, and support the residents of the greater Los Angeles area as they implement community-based tree planting and tree care projects where they live, learn, work or play, thereby achieving the Forestry Department goal of 25% canopy coverage.

The Forest Aid: Angeles Coordinator works directly with the Forest Aid: Angeles Manager and the USFS to manage and support volunteer based projects in the Angeles National Forest including tree plantings and tree care events through TreePeople's Mountain Forestry Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Organize, manage and facilitate restoration, planting and care events, and monitor the progress at restoration sites.
2. Work with TreePeople’s partner, USFS / Angeles National Forest, to identify, implement, survey and track restoration projects in the Angeles National Forest, and ensure partner’s needs and expectations are met.
3. Support the participation of volunteers in restoration projects including supervisor training, project prep and follow-up work.
4. Assure projects are consistent with TreePeople’s mission, working closely with Forestry Senior Manager and Forestry Education Manager to ensure success.
5. Support Forestry Department operations as needed, including project prep, event support and follow-up.

SECONDARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist Education staff as needed at events, workshops and trainings.
2. Maintain records of all restoration and care events, including site concerns, site care issues, and regular visitation schedules.
3. Participate in TreePeople’s fundraising, marketing, membership and volunteer events as needed.
4. Represent TreePeople at meetings and other gatherings.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Residency near and/or strong familiarity with the Angeles National Forest and the communities in the surrounding area.
2. Sincere interest in the environment and the future of Southern California’s wilderness areas.
3. Must exemplify safe work practices.
4. Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
5. Available to work Wednesdays through Sundays.
6. Experience in volunteer organizing and project logistics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have the ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
2. Ability to do physical labor, including moving trees and loading and unloading heavy tools onto trucks, and the ability to hike off-trail on mountainsides.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a full time, non-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.

JOB TITLE:

Logistics Coordinator

REPORTS TO:

Project 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:

1. Responsible for upholding TreePeople’s high quality standards, including adherence to best management practices and positive community relations.
2. Secure applicable city and county permits for tree plantings.
3. Interact with DigAlert (Underground Service Alert of Southern California) before digging at any new sites; verifying that it is safe and appropriate to dig.
4. Maintain records of all information and interactions through SalesForce data entry in a timely manner, utilizing CBSM (Community-Based Social Marketing).
5. Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures.
6. Promote and maintain good customer and public relations by communicating with suppliers, retailers, and customers to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction.
7. Recruit and coordinate with project staff according to availabilities and requirements.
8. Supervise orders and arrange stocking of trees, plants and equipment to ensure they meet TreePeople’s needs.
9. Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations by managing the maintenance, preparation, and routing of tree orders, tools, and related materials across multiple sites.
10. Complete purchase orders and shipping logistics regarding tree orders, tools, and related materials.
11. Assist with repairs of structures and equipment throughout the property.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
2. Available to work weekdays and weekends as needed.
3. Experience working in customer service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Strong problem-solving skills.
2. Highly-organized, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick-learner.
3. Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics and project management software.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills: listening, negotiating, and writing.
5. Ability to work closely and collectively as a team.
6. Driver’s License and Proof of insurance required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs.
2. Position requires frequent standing, sitting, walking and lifting.
3. Must be comfortable working in an outdoor environment.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time position. Pay range is 16.00 to 18.00/HR DOE

APPLY AT:

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

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB TITLE:

Regional Manager

REPORTS TO:

Director of Forestry

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:

The regional manager will oversee all aspects of the tree planting process, including creating and maintaining relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, securing proper permitting with city governments and supervising employees and/or contractors. The regional manager will also develop work plans that ensure that all work follows cost schedules, qualities, quantities and coordination requirements of the project. The regional manager will be tasked with training, directing, supervising and evaluating workers engaged in tree planting activities as well as preparing reports for TreePeople administration.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Empower, train and support TreePeople volunteer leaders and their teams in planning and implementing tree planting, tree mapping and tree care projects.
2. Maintain records of all urban planting events including site concerns and tree care issues.
3. Encourage and facilitate the ongoing participation of TreePeople’s volunteer leaders, related to TreePeople’s leadership pathways, ensuring a highly engaged and motivated volunteer base.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with various project partners, including but not limited to: government agencies, corporations, local businesses, civic groups and other non-profit organizations.
5. Coordinate with the Volunteer and Outreach Department in the recruitment of volunteers to support the efforts of Community Forestry leaders.
6. Support Forestry Department operations as needed, including project prep, event support and follow-up.
7. Project management of the overall tree planting process, including managing of subcontractors, suppliers, utility requirements, city permits and invoices.
8. Supervise project activities to meet work plan, cost schedule, quality, quantities and coordination requirements.
9. Plan, organize, train, direct and evaluate the work of staff.
10. Responsible for upholding TreePeople high quality standards in tree planting and tree care including adherence to best management practices; and positive community relations.
11. Preparation of work schedules.
12. Develop and review site layouts, project schedules, cost estimates, and performance predictions.
13. Handle associated planning issues related with plantings, including working closely with public entities, partners and nurseries to ensure tree stock meets quality specifications and all project deliverables are met according to contract specification.
14. Ensure contract compliance by meeting contract specifications.
15. Maintain and strengthen relationships with all project partners.
16. Build partnerships that strengthen the our goals and map to targeted regions identified by TreePeople.
17. Work with the Directors g to identify funding sources for the department and actively fundraise via cultivation of donors, grant writing, etc.
18. Assist with assessing our programs to ensure they intentionally integrate equity, inclusion and cultural relevancy.
19. Write reports and communicate with our funders on various deliverables that are being met via our grants.
20. Attend high-level meetings with leadership that help to advance the goals of the department and TreePeople as a whole.
21. Represent TreePeople in the community.
22. Performs other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 1 year project management experience or equivalent.
2. Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage a team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified Arborist as recognized by the International Society of ArboricultureUnderstands, believes in and can effectively communicate TreePeople’s mission.
2. Experience in urban forestry and project management.
3. 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.
4. Strong communication skills that include professional writing, public speaking, and intra-personal communication.
5. High computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and other internet-based programs.
6. Spanish fluency a plus.
7. Experience working in South LA, Southeast LA, and/or Northeast San Fernando Valley a plus.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a full time, exempt, with benefits.

JOIN THE TREEPEOPLE TEAM, APPLY AT:

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

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
2. 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.
3. Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
4. Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
5. Must be able to verbally communicate with other crew members and fully understand instructions and information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Work demands physical energy, twisting, safe heavy lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
2. 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
3. Must be able to lift 50 pounds overhead safely while on a ladder.
4. Must be able to load and unload 15 gallon Trees onto and off-of a stakebed truck with a team member.
5. Must be able to carry 5 gallon buckets of water from trucks to Tree-Wells.
6. Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
7. Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
8. 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.

JOB TITLE:

Copper Fire Restoration Intern

REPORTS TO:

Angeles Forest Restoration Manager, Forestry Senior Manager

THE ORGANIZATION

TreePeople's mission is to inspire the people of Los Angeles County to take personal responsibility for the urban forest - educating, training and supporting them as they plant and care for trees and improve the neighborhoods in which they live, learn, work, and play. We work to help nature heal our cities in the neighborhoods, schools, communities and mountains of the greater Los Angeles area. Our office is located in Coldwater Canyon Park between the Los Angeles basin and the San Fernando Valley.

DESCRIPTION:

The Angeles Forest Restoration is a wildland restoration effort lead by TreePeople, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the US Forest Service in the Angeles National Forest. This program aims at restoring areas devastated by fire, restore their pristine beauty, habitat and benefits. Through the participation of many volunteers, TreePeople seeks to engage, train and educate all Angelinos who aspire to help maintain the vital qualities of the Angeles National Forest watershed. The program encompasses a wide scope of work, including seed collection of native species, nursery work, removal of invasive non-native species, planting of seedlings, maintenance, along with surveying and the collection of data designed to enhance practices and sharing valuable information with stakeholders.

DUTIES:

1. Help prepare campaigns of events through site preparation.
2. Map areas with GIS information ahead of planting events.
3. Collect data in the field, related to soil, moisture, seedlings health and growth.
4. Organize data in comprehensive reports.
5. Support the Angeles Forest Restoration program at weekend events.
6. Work independently and with volunteers and TreePeople employees in restoration zones.
7. Learn nursery procedures, inventory, etc.

REQUIRED:

1. Available some week AND weekend days (schedule may be tailored to the individual).
2. Must have own transportation.
3. Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
4. Related field experience and or education.
5. Take our Wildland Restoration Supervisor training.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Some knowledge and understanding of GIS systems and mapping.
2. An understanding of Mediterranean ecosystems, familiarity with the Angeles National Forest, or a strong commitment to quickly learn both, and local native plant species.

TYPE OF POSITION:

Part-time, unpaid internship, minimum 4 month commitment and 20 hours (flex) per week.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Luis Rodriguez at: lrodriguez@treepeople.org. No phone calls, please.

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB TITLE:

Ecological Restoration/Native Plant Nursery Intern

REPORTS TO:

Reports to Nursery Manager

Are you interested in working outdoors and need more experience? Want to learn more about our local plant and animal species? Want to fight the climate crisis and contribute to our community?

THE ORGANIZATION:

TreePeople inspires and supports the people of LA to come together to plant and care for trees, harvest the rain, and renew depleted landscapes. We unite with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure city at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains. We work with volunteer leaders using our unique Citizen Forester model, and we influence government agencies for a healthy, thriving Los Angeles. Born from the efforts of a teenager over 40 years ago, we have involved more than 3 million people in planting and caring for more than 3 million trees.

In order to support fire mitigation and other habitat restoration projects, TreePeople has adopted new Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent the spread of destructive Phytophthora pathogens. Once we pass an evaluation, this facility will be the second nursery in Los Angeles County qualified to grow native plants for the Forest Service.

DUTIES:

1. Participate in ecological restoration projects and events.
2. Learn how to collect, clean, store, and propagate native plant species.
3. Learn about Best Management Practices (BMP’s).
4. Learn how to pasteurize soil.
5. Help monitor TreePeople’s wildlife camera.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 18 and over. Transportation required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
2. Strong critical thinking ability and organizational skills.
3. Must be detail-oriented and punctual.
4. Must possess a desire to investigate a range of topics including native and non-native plants, local non-profit and community events/workshops, et cetera.
5. Friendly with good writing skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
6. Field experience and/or relevant education is highly desired in candidate.

TYPE OF POSITION:

Part-time, unpaid internship. 2 months, 2-3 days per week, 12 hours per week. Minimum 3 hour shifts. Internship can be performed to gain college credit with college approval. Length of internship can be customized to candidate’s and organization’s interest.

For each work day, wear clothing you can get dirty, closed-toed shoes (boots recommended), a hat, water bottle, and a snack/lunch.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Luis Rodriguez at: lrodriguez@treepeople.org. No phone calls, please.

* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.