**Residents of South Los Angeles, CA Strongly Preferred**

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, capturing the rainwater, greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains.

TreePeople is seeking to hire a South Los Angeles resident, preferably who currently resides in and/or grew up in a community of South Los Angeles, to join our team as a Community Organizer.

The Community Organizer will lead TreePeople’s community engagement efforts to maintain more than 1,000 recently planted and distributed trees in communities within the South Los Angeles area.

This individual will be responsible for making lasting connections with and between community members, community-based organizations, public agencies, churches, schools, parent centers, businesses and other key stakeholders in support of TreePeople’s mission to inspire, engage and support the community to increase the urban tree canopy and address climate threats in South Los Angeles and across the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead community outreach efforts, recruiting a diverse group of stakeholders that includes but is not limited to residents, community-based organizations, faith-based groups, youth groups, parent centers, neighborhood associations, schools, advocacy groups, businesses, and public officials.
• Identify key community stakeholders in the project area(s) to leverage TreePeople’s work and establish and maintain relationships in the community.
• Serve as a community liaison by participating in and representing TreePeople at meetings, fundraising, marketing, membership, volunteer events, etc.
• Carry out TreePeople’s model for tree planting, tree care and community engagement.
• Recruit and train community champions to be Community Foresters.
• Lead community engagement events in which volunteers and organizers physically plant and care for trees.
• Support volunteer event preparation, helping to load trucks with supplies and tools.
• Assist other team members at volunteer events, including weekends and some evenings.
• Network and cultivate relationships with current and new community stakeholders.
• Maintain and update Spanish bilingual outreach materials for community events and presentations.
• Conduct tree care activities, such as watering, light pruning, and re-mulching.
• 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 research, public policy, and communications designated campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Community-oriented individual who is able to mobilize and understand the needs of Watts and South Los Angeles residents.
• Possess knowledge of equity, inclusion and cultural competency.
• Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project management skills and organizing strategy.
• Inspiring public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Highly-organized, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick learner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: listening, negotiating, public speaking, and writing.
• Literate and passionate about local climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities of color.
• English/Spanish bilingual.
• Driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
• 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 and tree care events, which includes physically digging holes, lifting equipment and planting trees, among other activities.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$20.00 to $24.00 per hour

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DESCRIPTION:

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, capturing rainwater, greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains.

The Development Program Coordinator works on a variety of fundraising activities. They are responsible for drafting correspondence and acknowledgments, and planning and running team meetings in support of achieving our fundraising objectives as outlined in the fundraising plan.They answer member inquiries and may provide program information to prospects and donors and assist with donor research.

The Coordinator will spend approximately 25% of their time supporting the Chief Development Officer by assisting with meeting prep and scheduling, developing correspondence, and communicating with colleagues. They apply established processes and practices in order to improve effectiveness. The Coordinator may have substantial contact with staff, donors, trustees, and legal and financial professionals. They will provide other staff with the synthesized information they need to make decisions and solve problems. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain but will also afford opportunities for getting out in nature during events and gatherings.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Development Officer (approximately 25% of the time) to include calendar management and scheduling, priority workflow management, travel, and related duties.
• Answer all member inquiries via phone and email.
• Draft, print, and send donor acknowledgements.
• Receive and process mail as required.
• Be able to come to the TreePeople HQ in Beverly Hills at least 2-3 x week.
• Coordinate our Direct Mail, Cinader Grove, and Tree Dedication programs.
• Assist with the planning of donor events, donor hikes, and other development events to engage donors and prospects.
• Coordinate department staff meetings, workshops and retreats, and coordinate Development Committee meetings.
• Work on special projects as needed and assigned by the Chief Development Officer.
• Other duties as assigned, such as providing team support; fundraising plan support; donor and prospect research; maintaining and updating spreadsheets; creating PowerPoint slides; and running reports in Salesforce.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven project management skills such as accountability, time management, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Software proficiency including Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and similar programs.
• Professional Non-Profit Fundraising Support experience.
• Proficient in use of Salesforce or other CRM databases.
• Highly organized, systematic thinker driven to contribute to the success of the team.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation is mandatory.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$20.00 to $25.00 per hour

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DESCRIPTION:

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, capturing rainwater, greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains.

The Forestry Workforce Development Program Manager works directly with the Director of Mountain Forestry to plan, recruit, train, and manage TreePeople’s AmeriCorps and other workforce development programs, helping Mountain Forestry Program Managers achieve the goals of their restoration and reforestation programs in the Los Angeles neighboring ranges of mountains or wildland areas, while providing potential work paths for a new generation of land stewards in cooperation with TreePeople's partners and grantors.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with the Director of Mountain Forestry, Grant Manager and Human Resources to oversee all aspects of the program: Prepare, organize, recruit, assemble, onboard, train and manage cohorts of individual team members, with the goal of workforce development to meet the deliverables of the AmeriCorps program.
2. Develop and implement a curriculum of education and certifications through internal training and partnership with educational institutions or relevant agencies.
3. Work closely with Mountain Forestry Program Managers to support their programs with AmeriCorps field days of work, while providing education and training, and maintaining safety.
4. Develop and implement multiple partnerships with federal, state and local agencies, community based organizations, non-profits or for-profit organizations to augment the range and diversity of experiences provided to team members.
5. Keep records of all relevant AmeriCorps members activities, in keeping with the AmeriCorps program and California Volunteers, and with TreePeople’s finance and administration needs, including all documents for audits, changes to e-Grant platform, and monitoring timelines.
6. Work with the Grant Manager to prepare reports and update grants.
7. Assist Dir of Mountain Forestry and Grant Manager in identifying new funding opportunities for future workforce development programs.
8. Collaborate with Associate Program Manager for field leadership and management.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist Mountain Forestry Program Managers in running volunteer events.
2. Participate in volunteer engagement at events.
3. Collaborate with Recruiting Assistant to design recruitment campaign timeframes and goals.
4. Meet regularly with California Volunteers for updates.
5. Coordinate with TreePeople Departments to provide additional opportunities to AmeriCorps members.
6. Represent TreePeople at outreach and donor events.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of local ecosystems and habitat restoration principles
• 2-year minimum experience of field work managing a crew
• AmeriCorps or other workforce development participation
• Valid California driver's license
• Natural capacity to lead a team
• Skills in public speaking and public engagement
• Available to work schedule that may include weekends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, this position requires the capacity to lift 50 pounds, work under cold and warm weather, at high elevation sites.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, capturing the rainwater, greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains.

We are seeking a Grant Billing Specialist to assist the Operations department. The ideal candidate is a team player and is familiar with the non-profit grant/program funding process. This position will be responsible for conducting grant invoicing and monitoring grant transactions to ensure contract compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain invoices and assign appropriate billing codes for correct reporting and payment.
• Prepare contract invoices, and backup documentation, monitor grant expenditures and work with program staff on maximizing grant use.
• Maintain reports for the grant billing process and prepare grant and contract invoices on a timely basis.
• Monitor budget modification timelines and assists in the preparation of budget modifications and submissions to funders as necessary.
• Communicate with fiscal contacts at funding sources for information needed and problem resolution.
• Maintain balance sheet detail and reconciliations for grants receivable and grants revenue on an ongoing basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of grant or insurance billing experience.
• Proficient in using MS Office (Excel).
• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred but not required.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a detail-oriented problem solver.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Adherence to deadlines while communicating and coordinating with Leadership and Vendors.
• Receptive to department changes and a fast learner.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$25.00 to $30.00 per hour

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DESCRIPTION:

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, capturing rainwater, greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains.

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 Mountain Forestry Coordinator works directly with the Mountain Forestry Program Manager and the Mountain Forestry Senior Coordinators to help manage and support volunteer-based restoration programs in the Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest and other local ranges of mountains including tree plantings and tree care events through TreePeople's Mountain Forestry Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize, manage and facilitate restoration, planting and care events, and monitor the progress at restoration sites.
• Meet at TreePeople up to four times a week to pick up work vehicles and travel between work sites.
• Support program operations as needed, including project prep, event support and follow-up.
• Support the participation of volunteers in restoration projects including supervisor training, project prep and follow-up work.
• Assist in communication with TreePeople’s partners, USFS / Angeles National Forest, National Park Service, and others to identify, implement, survey and track restoration projects in the Angeles.
• Participate in TreePeople’s outreach efforts as needed.
• Support TreePeople's nursery by participating in seed collection and treatment, as well as any propagation related activity.
• Represent TreePeople at meetings and other gatherings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven project management skills such as accountability, time management, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to lead a field team, with the knowledge or the ability to quickly learn plant identification, location ecology specifics, wilderness first aid.
• Software proficiency including Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and similar programs.
• Proficiency in G-Suite and ability to learn new data entry software.
• Professional Non-Profit Fundraising Support experience.
• Proficient in use of Salesforce or other CRM databases.
• Highly organized, systematic thinker driven to contribute to the success of the team.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation is mandatory.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$20.00 per hour

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Mountain Forestry

DESCRIPTION:

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, capturing rainwater, greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains.

SUMMARY:

The Mountain Forestry Program Manager works directly with the Director of Mountain Forestry to design, implement and oversee restoration and reforestation programs in the Los Angeles neighboring ranges of mountains or wildland areas, with the assistance of the Mountain Forestry Coordinators and in direct cooperation with TreePeople's partners and grantors.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design, organize and implement one or several program(s) of restoration or reforestation activities in mountains or wildland areas to meet TreePeople's goals and grant's deliverables, schedules and budgets.
2. Help recruit, train and manage the team of Mountain Forestry Coordinators, to ensure success of activities and volunteer engagement.
3. Oversee all activities related to data collection, surveys and monitoring of the program overseen, in order to draft reports to funders, grantors and partners.
4. Help establish, maintain and develop multiple partner relationships, including but not limited to, the US Forest Service, National Park Service, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Mountain Recreation Authority, National Forest Foundation and other partners.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist TreePeople's development team in securing potential new funding and projects.
2. Assist in volunteer recruitment strategies and train volunteers to become Restoration Supervisors.
3. Assist in developing engagement and educational material relevant to Mountain Forestry.
4. Purchase materials, tools and supplies for the Program, and maintain inventory.
5. Coordinate with nursery for needs of plant material and potential staff support.
6. Represent TreePeople at donor events, or for media.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Education in environmental science and knowledge of local ecosystems and restoration principles
• 3-year minimum experience in wildland habitat restoration
• Valid California driver's license
• Natural capacity to lead a team
• Skills in public speaking and public engagement
• Available to work Wednesday through Sunday

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, this position requires the capacity to lift 50 pounds, work under cold and warm weather, at high elevation sites.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, capturing the rainwater, greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains.

The Mountain Reforestation Program Manager works directly with the Director of Mountain Forestry to design, implement and oversee restoration, reforestation programs and studies of Montane Forest ecosystems, in the Angeles National Forest and LA’s neighboring ranges of mountains or wildland areas, with the assistance of the Mountain Forestry Coordinators and in direct cooperation with TreePeople's partners and grantors.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, organize and implement several programs of ecological restoration, reforestation or studies in high elevation Montane Forests to meet TreePeople's goals and grant's deliverables, schedules and budgets.
• Help recruit, train and manage the team of Mountain Forestry Coordinators, to ensure success of activities and volunteer engagement.
• Oversee all activities related to data collection, surveys and monitoring of the programs overseen, in order to draft reports to funders, grantors and partners.
• Help establish, maintain and develop multiple-partner relationships, including but not limited to, the US Forest Service, National Park Service, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, National Forest Foundation, local Universities Research Departments and various non-profit partners or subcontractors.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist TreePeople's development team in securing potential new funding and projects.
• Assist in volunteer recruitment strategies and train volunteers to become Reforestation Supervisors.
• Assist in developing engagement and educational material relevant to Mountain Forestry.
• Purchase materials, tools and supplies for the Program, and maintain inventory.
• Coordinate with the nursery for plant material needs and staff support.
• Represent TreePeople at donor events and in the media.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of local ecosystems, especially Montane Forest and reforestation principles.
• Skills in public speaking and public engagement.
• Natural Capacity to lead a team.
• Available to work Wednesday through Sunday.
• Must hold a valid California driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, this position requires the capacity to lift 50 pounds, under cold and warm weather, at high elevation sites.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$25.00 to $31.00 per hour

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB TYPE:

Part-time

DESCRIPTION:

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, and capturing the rainwater greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains.

We seek an energetic and passionate Regional Educator for the North Los Angeles area to deliver educational experiences to youth, community and family groups looking to get involved. The ideal candidate possesses a sound grasp of ecology and environmental issues, a basic understanding of effective educational methods, cross-cultural sensitivity, and a playful, sense of fun.

This position will work in coordination with TreePeople's Natural Connections Program. TreePeople’s Natural Connections Program works to aid underserved communities, experiencing a lack of access to outdoor, natural spaces in the acquisition of tools, resources and information needed for the facilitation of new experiences out in nature.

Center to our mission is environmental education and access for community members of all ages. TreePeople takes complex environmental topics and leads with fun, creativity and inclusivity as we connect millions to trees, plants, water, air and soil.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver intentional, fun and educational experiences to youth, community and family groups looking to get involved.
• Deliver weekday and weekend guided tours through natural spaces for young people, community and family groups.
• Deliver monthly moonlight walks and family tours for the public on select weekends.
• Deliver private tours, as needed.
• Provide in-class educational opportunities at schools.
• Deliver other educational programs, as needed.
• Maintain all equipment, displays and props.
• Participate in educator and TreePeople All-Staff gatherings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be committed to environmental sustainability and social justice.
• Must have experience working with young people and adults.
• Demonstrates flexibility and patience.
• Experience and/or education in interpretive/environmental education, and/or performing arts.
• Strong communication skills and comfort speaking to a group or to individuals.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Able to work outside for hours at a time during tree planting events, tree care events, and canvassing.
• Able to dig holes, lift heavy equipment and planting materials, including 15- gallon shade trees, 5-gallon water buckets, and tools.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
• Able to drive to schools and other locations.
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$20.00 per hour

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB TYPE:

Full-time

DESCRIPTION:

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, expert practitioners, and administrators as well as thousands of trained Community Foresters, TreePeople has 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 highly motivated Policy and Research Communications Coordinator. This individual will coordinate, manage, and support the Los Angeles Urban Soil Collaborative: Soil Connects Us All Project. This position will also assist with other research and policy initiatives, including, school greening, environmental education, and community organizing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and assist with the Los Angeles Urban Soil Collaborative: Soil Connects Us All project.
• Manage projects in the areas of urban forestry, urban soils, extreme heat, school greening, community organizing, and climate resilience.
• Develop work plans and coordinate internal and external teams.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate events, workshops, webinars, meetings, and calls.
• Assist with partners on demonstration projects under the soil initiative.
• Conduct outreach and build and maintain relationships and partnerships with key policy-makers, stakeholders, and partners in governmental, non-governmental, academic, and community groups.
• Coordinate all implementation phases of projects, including conducting research (e.g. literature review), performing data analysis, and writing reports from initiation to completion.
• Perform project management, including scoping, budgeting, planning, communications, directing subcontractors or volunteers, reporting, and invoicing.
• Work on public policy issues at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Assist with other strategic communications initiatives that involve school greening, environmental education, and community organizing.
• Support TreePeople’s social media community across several platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Work with colleagues to generate, schedule, and post high quality engaging content highlighting community organizing and policy and research work.
• Attend and document community events for TreePeople’s social media content.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A master’s degree in an applied field such as urban planning, urban forestry, urban ecology, environmental science, public policy, public health or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in program development, project management, strategic communications, or community organizing.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects, from concept to completion.
• Considerable experience in environmental public policy, advocacy, communications, and community organizing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of urban forestry, urban soils, urban planning, community organizing, and approaches to build climate resilience in an urban setting.
• Knowledge of local and regional government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; exceptional critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work in teams as well as independently, and to adapt in a dynamic, rapidly evolving field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate scientific and technical ideas or findings clearly with diverse stakeholders using simple, commonly accepted language.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including efficient handling of deadlines and an ability to respond to quick-turnaround projects while producing high-quality results.
• Comfortable making presentations and presenting information in a compelling, informative, and persuasive fashion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle challenging situations with tact and sensitivity.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with producing deliverables with Microsoft Office 365 programs including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as, Google Suite.

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.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$25 to $30 per hour

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB TYPE:

Full-time

DESCRIPTION:

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, capturing rainwater, greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains.

We are seeking an Outreach Coordinator that will be a key team member within our Generation Earth Environmental Education Youth Leadership program. This program inspires, educates, and trains K-12 students to become leaders in their communities, in helping their school campuses and surrounding communities to become green and to become agents for climate resilience. This position will assist in development of the program strategy and delivering the Generation Earth Program to Los Angeles County educators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, establish and maintain partnerships with schools, administrators, school districts, and youth to strengthen our goals and map to targeted regions identified by TreePeople and Los Angeles County.
• Recruit and network with teachers and students to encourage them to work with the Generation Earth program.
• Facilitate outreach opportunities at educator conferences and community events.
• Present at school district meetings and local events to educate attendees on the benefits and goals of the Generation Earth Program.
• Represent TreePeople and the Generation Earth program in the community.
• Discover Corporate Sponsorship opportunities and build relationships to bring in-kind support to Generation Earth.
• Maintain contact database.
• Coordinate with the Marketing and Communications team to update and manage program’s social media and newsletter outreach as needed.
• Provide program support through teacher facilitators, on-site visits, telephone, fax and email.
• Administer professional development workshops provided to secondary educators across Los Angeles County.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recent experience with public speaking, event planning and facilitation.
• Experience in outreach, engagement and networking with schools, teachers and communities including but not limited to social media and newsletter outreach.
• Project management skills such as accountability, time management, prioritizing tasks, and meeting high-pressure deadlines.
• Understanding of equity, inclusion, and cultural relevancy.
• High-level of familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and other internet-based programs.
• Knowledge and usage of Salesforce Software platform is a plus.
• Must be able to work well both independently and on a team.
• Strong communication skills that include professional writing, public speaking, and intra-personal communication.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.
• Experience working in South LA, Southeast LA, and/or Northeast San Fernando Valley is a plus.
• Valid California Driver License and reliable transportation is required.
• Must be able to visit school sites across Los Angeles County to communicate with school district personnel, administrators, educators, and youth.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$20.00 to $26.00 per hour

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With more than 6.2 million students in California K-12 public schools and over 20% of Los Angeles County’s 10 million residents under the age of 18, young people hold a critical role in changing the world’s response to climate change, inequities and justice. TreePeople is determined to inspire, engage, train and support millions of young people to take action to build healthy and equitable communities.

TreePeople is seeking an energetic, environment passionate Youth Leadership Coordinator familiar with South Los Angeles to join our team. This program focuses on inspiring, engaging and supporting 6-12th grade students to become leaders in their communities and agents for climate resilience and change. The ideal candidate must be a community-oriented individual who is adept at mobilizing and prioritizing the needs of students and teachers and have a strong commitment to improving the environment through education. This position will work closely with teachers and student groups in classes, on-campus environmental (eco) clubs, after school groups, community groups and with young people who are leaders in their communities or schools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, engage, and support groups of students around South Los Angeles.
• Support and facilitate the creation of TreePeople EcoClubs in schools, including guiding the election and project selection processes.
• Assist individual youth leaders to connect with TreePeople opportunities and take on leadership roles in their community.
• Support student project management, including guiding them through completing administrative and logistical tasks necessary for project completion.
• Maintain Youth Leadership programs operations through various administrative and creative tasks.
• Create and maintain relationships (network) with local youth programs, agencies, and the like.
• Assist in administering evaluation instruments and collecting assessment data.
• Track and report on projects and program data on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Write and produce high-caliber and professional memorandums, correspondence and reports.
• Support TreePeople in the development and delivery of special projects, other programs and events.
• Represent TreePeople in the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in working with schools and children (13-18 years of age) on environmental projects in the South Los Angeles area.
• Background in educational theory and methodology, waste and water issue are a plus.
• Understanding of ecological systems and awareness of current environmental issues, including impacts of urban development and green solutions is strongly desired.
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Solid presentation skills, including experience presenting at workshops, community and agency meetings.
• Able to perform physical work on a regular basis that includes but is not limited to loading planting tools on trucks, using planting tools lift up to 15 pounds trees as needed.
• Highly organized, detailed oriented, strong work ethic, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick learner.
• Knowledge of environmental, equity and education issues especially urban water and/or green-infrastructure issues in the South Los Angeles region and engaging local communities.
• Works independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to multiple processes prone to change.
• Ability to visit school sites across the South Los Angeles Area on a regular basis. Valid CA Driver’s License, proof of insurance and reliable transportation a must.
• Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written strongly preferred.
• Experience, with intermediate to expert knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites tools and applications.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$20.00 to $24.00 per hour

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Are you passionate about the environment?

Do you like working outdoors?

Do you want to learn about the environment and make a positive change?

Are you pursuing an education or a career in the environmental field?

Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking individuals to join the AmeriCorps program and work with TreePeople staff to restore native ecosystems and grow greener, shadier communities throughout Los Angeles County. Full-time positions available starting June 6th 2023 for 300 hours of service.

TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit whose mission is to engage, inspire and support people to take personal responsibility for the 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, organizers and foresters as well as thousands of trained volunteers, TreePeople plays a leading role in mobilizing communities to work together to achieve climate resilience. Over the past four decades, TreePeople has engaged more than 3 million people in planting and caring for more than 3 million trees.

AmeriCorps members who join TreePeople will have opportunities to support urban tree planting and care projects throughout Los Angeles County as well as wildfire prevention and forest restoration projects in the Angeles National Forest and the Santa Monica Mountains focused on invasive species removal and reintroduction of native trees and plants. In addition, AmeriCorps members will have robust opportunities to learn about Los Angeles ecology, plant identification, and best practices in environmental field work.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plant and care for native plants and tree seedlings in wildland areas.
• Plant and care for 15-gallon street trees.
• Remove invasive species and flash fuels from wildland areas.
• Organize, manage and facilitate restoration, planting and care events, and monitor the progress at restoration sites.
• Support the participation of volunteers in urban tree planting and care events as well as forest restoration events.
• Maintain positive communication with community members to encourage ongoing tree care by residents.
• Participate in formal and informal trainings.
• Support TreePeople’s nursery by participating in seed collection and treatment as well as propagation related activity as needed.

BENEFITS:

After successfully completing your AmeriCorps service term and enrolling in the National Service Trust, you are eligible to receive an education award totaling up to $1,459.26 for the full 300 hour term of service. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans, student loan forbearance, interest payments, and/or to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs. AmeriCorps members may be eligible for student loan forbearance for qualified student loans during their term of service.

CPR/First Aid/AED Training and Certification as part of your service

REQUIREMENTS:

TreePeople seeks AmeriCorps members that are interested in the environment, urban greening, forestry, climate resilience, and environmental justice. TreePeople would love for AmeriCorps members to be from and of the communities we aim to serve. Additionally, the following characteristics provide insight into qualifications for this position:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have a GED or a high school diploma.
3. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Those with an Authorization to work in the U.S. or DACA status unfortunately are not eligible at this time.
4. Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
5. Highly organized, friendly, proactive and a quick learner.
6. Interest in climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities and wilderness throughout Southern California.
7. Comfortable in wilderness areas.
8. Must follow safe work practices.
9. Requires heavy lifting over 40 lbs., often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces.
10. Ability to perform physical labor, including moving trees and loading and unloading heavy tools onto trucks, and the ability to hike off-trail on mountainsides.
11. Have served less than 3 terms in an AmeriCorps State or National program.
12. Available to work 7.5 hours per day full-time or part-time schedule (Tuesday-Saturday).

LIVING ALLOWANCE:

AmeriCorps members will be provided a living allowance for their service of up to $3,693 for the 300 hour service term. The living allowance is subject to income tax withholding. Please note the living allowance payment is a flat amount based on the member’s total hour commitment, not the number of hours served in each two-week period, and will be prorated based upon the member’s start date. Payment will cease when the member’s service ends, which will be no later than August 19, 2023. Receiving the full living allowance is contingent on participation in the full program.

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* TreePeople is an Equal Opportunity Employer.