Position Summary:Coordinate the Tree Ambassador Program (TAP), providing education, outreach, and activities to private landowners, community organizations, and partners to improve the health of the urban forest and quality of life in the Chicago region. Assist in maintaining and continuing to build the priority partnership with the City of Chicago through TAP. Work closely with team members to cultivate and manage strong, ongoing relationships with existing and potential community and municipal partners. Represent CRTI to partners and constituents to foster and facilitate improved health and sustainability of the urban and community forest and advance the mission of The Morton Arboretum. Funding for this position is expected for 3 years with potential for extension.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree preferred, in the areas of forestry, horticulture, natural resource management, community engagement and development. 2+ years experience in research, urban forestry, stewardship,community engagement, research, grant management, or project management preferred. Organizational and program development experience required. Experience working with under-resourced communities and organizations is required. International Society of Arboriculture certification is preferred. Written and verbal fluency in a second language preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Experience developing and presenting programs and educational materials preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license, which is subject to insurability and an annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, social media, web content development, and Google applications beneficial.
Success Factors:Effective time-management skills and a positive and flexible approach to the job. Strong collaborative and communication skills especially in terms of cultural awareness. Ability to nimbly manage complex tasks and concurrent projects. Customer service oriented with the ability to relate effectively with persons internal and external to the Arboretum.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
The expected hiring range for this nonexempt position is annualized at $44,000-$48,000 based on experience that will be evaluated during the candidate selection process. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of the final offer. This position is also eligible for acompetitive benefits package
For full consideration, please include resume and cover letter with application.
The Morton Arboretum is a champion for diversity, supporting a culture of inclusion that attracts, inspires, and engages people to achieve success. The Arboretum is committed to hire and develop employees based on job-related qualifications irrespective of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. To increase diversity in professions related to the public garden realm, we encourage applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
The Morton Arboretum is dedicated to complying with our obligations as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration for employment.