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 local mountains.

TreePeople is seeking individuals interested in the Community Forestry Apprentice position. The Community Forestry Apprentice will be a part of a workforce development team to primarily plant and care for 4,000 trees in South Los Angeles. This position will conduct various aspects of the project such as tree planting, tree care, volunteer coordination, community engagement, and data collection. Community Forestry Apprentice will be provided with robust training and educational activities to obtain relevant certifications that support the advancement of careers in environmental sectors. Training will include professional development in arboriculture, landscaping, natural resource management, and related fields. The position will be a minimum term of two years to support the completion of the South Los Angeles tree planting project and other related projects in the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the organization of community tree planting and tree care events with local volunteers.
• Plant and care for 15-gallon street trees.
• Drive a truck to transport trees and water trees on a regular basis.
• Support the participation of volunteers in urban tree planting and care events.
• Utilize and maintain tree data through TreePeople’s web-based inventory.
• 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 and community events as needed.
• Participate in formal and informal training.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong team-building and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, strong work ethic, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick learner.
• Interested in local climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities throughout Southern California.
• Spanish fluency is preferred.
• Valid CA Driver’s license and clean driving record desired to perform job-related essential functions.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that will include weekends.
• Current residency in South Los Angeles preferred.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, safe heavy lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Uses machines, equipment, and work tools including but not limited to shovels, breaker bars, rakes, brooms, general hand tools, lift gates, water tanks, blowers, augers.
• Must be able to carry and walk with 50 pounds for at least 50 feet.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds overhead.
• Must be able to load and unload 15-gallon trees from a stakebed truck.
• 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.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$20.00 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 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 individuals interested in community forestry to join our team as a Community Forestry Associate. The Community Forestry program engages, inspires, and supports residents to take environmental action in their communities. This position will conduct various aspects of the project such as tree planting, tree maintenance, volunteer coordination, community engagement, and data collection within the South Los Angeles region and surrounding communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the organization of community tree planting and tree care events with local volunteers.
• Plant and maintain 15-gallon street trees.
• Assist with community workshops and volunteer led events, attend site visits, and help manage and maintain TreePeople tool inventory and trucks.
• Drive a truck to transport trees and water trees on a regular basis.
• Support the participation of volunteers in urban tree planting and care events.
• Utilize and maintain tree data through TreePeople’s web-based inventory.
• 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 and community events as needed.
• Maintain communication with community volunteers to carry out necessary tree maintenance until the community is self-sustaining in the stewardship of their trees.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, strong work ethic, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick learner.
• Interested in local climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities throughout Southern California.
• Spanish fluency is preferred.
• Valid CA Driver’s license and clean driving record desired to perform job-related essential functions.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that will include weekends.
• Current residency in South Los Angeles preferred.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, safe heavy lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Uses machines, equipment, and work tools including but not limited to shovels, breaker bars, rakes, brooms, general hand tools, lift gates, water tanks, blowers, augers.
• Must be able to carry and walk with 50 pounds for at least 50 feet.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds overhead.
• Must be able to load and unload 15-gallon trees from a stakebed truck.
• 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.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$20.00 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 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 local mountains.

TreePeople is seeking individuals interested in community forestry to join our team as a Community Forestry Coordinator. The Community Forestry program engages, inspires, and supports residents to take environmental action in their communities. This position will assist the project manager with planning, organizing, implementing and accomplishing day to day operations of their assigned projects, conduct various aspects of the project such as tree planting, tree maintenance, volunteer coordination, community engagement, and data collection within the Southeast Los Angeles region and surrounding communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and evaluate programs to manage and coordinate tree planting and care activities to increase tree canopy coverage and ensure a healthy urban forest in the Southeast Los Angeles region.
• Develop outreach to maintain partnerships with local community-based organizations, elected officials, public agencies, businesses and other community stakeholders to extend TreePeople’s impact throughout the region.
• Utilize and maintain tree data through TreePeople’s web-based inventory.
• Prepare, compile, gather, monitor, sort 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 fundraising, marketing, memberships, meetings and community events as needed.
• Support the organization of community tree planting and tree care events with local volunteers.
• Assist with community workshops and volunteer led events, attend site visits, and help manage and maintain TreePeople tool inventory and trucks.
• Drive a truck to transport trees and water trees on a regular basis.
• Support the participation of volunteers in urban tree planting and care events.
• Maintain communication with the community forestry team to carry out necessary tree maintenance until the community is self-sustaining in the stewardship of their trees.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail, precision and demonstrated ability to concentrate on tasks that deliver accurate results.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to actively listen, receive and interpret information.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, strong work ethic, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick learner.
• Experience with computer applications and database management.
• Interested in local climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities throughout Southern California.
• Spanish fluency is preferred.
• Valid CA Driver’s license and clean driving record desired to perform job-related essential functions.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that will include weekends.
• Current residency in Southeast Los Angeles preferred.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, safe heavy lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Uses machines, equipment, and work tools including but not limited to shovels, breaker bars, rakes, brooms, general hand tools, lift gates, water tanks, blowers, augers.
• Must be able to carry and walk with 50 pounds for at least 50 feet.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds overhead.
• Must be able to load and unload 15-gallon trees from a stakebed truck.
• 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.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$22.00 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 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 local mountains.

The Community Forestry Foreperson will implement and support the development of a project that provides training and educational activities to advance the careers of individuals in environmental sectors. The Community Forestry Foreperson will manage and train a workforce crew to support urban forest expansion projects in South Los Angeles. This project will plant and care for approximately 4,000 trees through a combination of a workforce crew, youth interns, and volunteers. This position will be responsible for delivering technical training to the workforce crews in order to successfully implement the projects and provide the crews with professional skills in arboriculture, landscaping, natural resource management, and related fields with the support of TreePeople staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, evaluate and expand workforce development programs to ensure career advancement opportunities for participants while meeting project deliverables.
• Manage crews of young individuals conducting urban forestry activities that result in widespread canopy expansion.
• Develop and implement multiple trainings for workforce program participants in the fields of arboriculture, landscaping, natural resource management, and other related fields.
• Provide instruction to the workforce development program participants that emphasizes the importance of natural resource management.
• Provide instruction and demonstration of field activities such as site assessment, GPS inventory tracking, tree planting, and tree care.
• Provide support for workforce development program participants to obtain trade certifications such as the International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist.
• Interpret technical resources such as best management practices, professional publications, and project specifications into training material understandable for entry-level personnel.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local community-based organizations, elected officials, public agencies, businesses and other community stakeholders to expand TreePeople’s social and environmental impact.
• Develop and implement project work plans, including event scheduling, dig alert, tree sourcing and inspection.
• Manage and maintain vehicle, supply and equipment inventories.
• Gather, monitor and track data on tree plantings for reporting requirements and to ensure successful implementation of tree maintenance plans.
• Support contract and funder reporting requirements, including documentation and presentation of project deliverables, including photos and sign-in sheets, preparation of narrative summaries, and GHG calculations.
• Support community engagement to grow interest in volunteer event opportunities, urban tree canopy expansion and community-led tree care.
• Support organization and implementation of volunteer events.
• Participate and represent TreePeople at meetings, fundraising, marketing, membership and volunteer events.
• Assist efforts across departments that include but are not limited to climate and water resilience, urban heat island mitigation, urban cooling, reforestation, wildland management, and equity.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong foundation of urban forestry principles and best practices, including experience planting and caring for street trees.
• Experience working on urban forestry projects in the City of Los Angeles preferred.
• Highly-organized, strong work-ethic, friendly, smart, proactive and a quick-learner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: engaging, listening, negotiating, public speaking and writing.
• Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with staff supervision, project management and community organizing.
• Familiarity with local climate and water resilience and environmental issues impacting diverse communities throughout Southern California.
• Solid computer skills, including email, document and spreadsheet basics.
• Direct experience with communities in South Los Angeles is preferred.
• Spanish fluency is preferred.
• ISA Certified Arborist designation is highly desired. A candidate can be considered qualified if they can demonstrate they will obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
• GIS and GPS data collection familiarity is preferred.
• Experience driving stakebed trucks in urban settings.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, safe heavy lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Uses machines, equipment, and work tools including but not limited to shovels, breaker bars, rakes, brooms, general hand tools, lift gates, water tanks, blowers, augers.
• Must be able to carry and walk with 50 pounds for at least 50 feet.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds overhead.
• Must be able to load and unload 15-gallon trees from a stakebed truck.
• 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.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$28.00 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 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 Digital Marketing Manager is key to supporting the Marketing and Communications department in managing and executing all digital and social media efforts. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of producing written and visual content that drives new followers, likes, and/or donations. This person will be very comfortable with ideating and executing multiple campaigns at the same time. This person will have a deep understanding of online digital platforms including SEO, keywording, and running digital ads.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage digital marketing campaigns based upon TreePeople’s brand, key messages, and
strategic priorities:

• Create, edit, share, curate, and manage content including photo and video assets. Focus on written and visual stories to increase engagement with targeted audiences, including donors, volunteers, policy makers and the population at large.
• Develop and execute unique and impactful social media strategies, with a focus on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. This includes creating, editing, and curating content.
• Drive digital campaign execution across owned digital properties, including websites, paid media, and social platforms, as well as CRM/email strategies.
• Coordinate/collaborate with internal teams to develop assets for digital marketing channels (ads, landing pages, email, social).
• Detailed KPI analysis and reporting on website, social media and digital campaign performance.
• Manage Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Tag Manager and other digital marketing technology and work to ensure tools are optimized and functional.
• Develop, test and iterate new ideas for content, user experience, navigation, performance and functionality.
• Work closely with TreePeople’s Development Department to manage and grow fundraising campaigns as well as the Tree Dedication Program and monthly donor program’s digital presence in order to meet organization’s fundraising goals.
• Develop and execute a social media calendar under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Monitor, listen, and respond to users via TreePeople’s social media 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 digital campaigns.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA in Communications, Marketing or a related field strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of digital marketing/social media management.
• Digital fundraising experience is preferred.
• Proficiency and experience with digital marketing platforms, including Google Ads, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics/GA4 and Salesforce CRM.
• Strong knowledge of SEM, SEO and PPC strategies.
• Experience in digital content creation including photo and video assets.
• Strong proficiency with photo and video equipment and editing software including but not limited to Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects and DiVinci Resolve.
• Experience with social media ads platforms including Meta Business Manager Suite and Tik Tok Ads Manager.
• Experience with email marketing software such as Mailchimp, Pardot or ConstantContact and running email marketing campaigns.
• 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 the non-profit sector preferred.
• Work in the policy/advocacy sector is a plus.
• Design and Photoshop skills are ideal.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$55,000 to $65,000 per year

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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 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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* 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 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 local mountains.

We are seeking an accomplished and savvy Major Gifts Officer to join our Development team. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this position will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies for securing philanthropic support from a portfolio of around 125 major and principal gift prospects and suspects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and stewards a robust portfolio of individual, foundation, corporation, and planned giving donors, suspects, and prospects for principal, major and planned gifts.
• Creates and executes customized solicitation strategies based on strategic objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor.
• Assist in preparation of a comprehensive capital campaign.
• Engage in face-to-face and virtual solicitation of major gifts, and partner with senior and program staff on donor engagement opportunities.
• Develop and execute cultivation and stewardship opportunities for donors and prospects in the portfolio and participate in donor-focused events.
• Utilize Salesforce to record all donor interactions.
• Work closely with the Major Gift Manager and development team to ensure timely portfolio moves and solicitations.
• Assist the Chief Development Officer and the CEO with donor outreach, cultivation, and strategy as needed.
• Lead donor-focused events as required.
• Support the organization’s key priorities, such as working towards environmental and social justice underserved/under resourced communities, restoring ecosystems, planting trees and incorporating nature-based solutions such as community education, tools and support to create an environmental change.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors’ degree in environmental studies/science, communications, marketing, journalism, business administration or a liberal arts field a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in major gifts fundraising for a medium to large nonprofit organization with a diverse portfolio of prospects.
• Experience directly soliciting and closing gifts of $50K+
• Experience soliciting and closing planned gifts.
• Fundraising and campaign experience in the environmental, social justice or conservation field is strongly preferred.
• Ability to build productive relationships with a variety of constituents.
• Must have a familiarity with various fundraising concepts and demonstrate a command of industry standards, ethics, and integrity.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Must be organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
• A strong alignment with TreePeople’s mission and a passion for the environment is important.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$70,000 to $80,000 per year

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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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Tuesday through Saturday schedule, occasional Mondays/Sundays as needed.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$20.00 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, 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.

TreePeople is seeking an energetic and passionate Regional Coordinator to help lead TreePeople's Natural Connections Program in the South Los Angeles area. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate nature trips to outdoor settings, including booking tours, transportation, and catering for events.
• Build, establish and maintain partnerships with schools, administrators, school districts, and youth that inspire, engage and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment.
• Work in coordination with TreePeople’s greater Marketing and Communications team to advertise and coordinate nature trips.
• Recruit and network with teachers and students to encourage them to participate in the Natural Connections program, guiding outdoor nature trips that help youth, community and family groups build connections with nature.
• Manage TreePeople’s educator and administrator contact database.
• Facilitate outreach opportunities at educator conferences and community events, giving presentations about Natural Connections in school district meetings and local events targeted to youth, community and family groups.
• Produce high caliber, professional style memorandums and written correspondence.
• Post-event information collection, tracking and reporting.
• Salesforce maintenance of all contacts and nature trip tracking.
• Support the Eco-Tours program: ensuring the accomplishment of field trips to Coldwater Canyon Park by a wide array of family groups and students across all of Los Angeles County.
• Represent TreePeople and the Natural Connections Program in the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Community-oriented individual with demonstrated proficiency in mobilizing people to action.
• Cultural sensitivity, particularly for the underserved communities of South and Southeast Los Angeles.
• Competency in social and environmental equity and inclusion.
• Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project management skills and organizing strategy.
• Inspiring and engaging public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented skills in logistics and planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: listening, negotiating, public speaking, and writing.
• Passionate about local climate resilience, and environmental issues impacting underserved communities.
• 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 to $24.00 per hour

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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 serve with TreePeople staff to restore native ecosystems and grow greener, shadier communities throughout Los Angeles County.

Full-time positions available starting October 10th, 2023 for 1700 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 five 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:

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

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:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a GED or a high school diploma.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, friendly, proactive and a quick learner.
• Interest in climate resilience and environmental issues impacting communities and wilderness throughout Southern California.
• Comfortable in wilderness areas.
• Must follow safe work practices.
• Requires heavy lifting over 40 lbs., often combined with bending, twisting, or moving on irregular surfaces.
• 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.
• Have served less than 3 terms in an AmeriCorps State or National program.
• Available to serve 8 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 $30,600 for the 1700 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 September 7th, 2024. Receiving the full living allowance is contingent on participation in the full program.

BENEFITS:

After successfully completing your AmeriCorps service term and enrolling in the National Service Trust, you are eligible to receive a combined education award totaling up to $10,000 for the full 1700 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. AmeriCorp members may be eligible for student loan forbearance for qualified student loans during their term of service.

Health Coverage for Full-Time Service Members.

Professional development opportunities and training.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Wilderness First Aid Certification as part of your service.

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

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