Tree Equity Specialist

Join Our Team as an Urban and Community Forestry Tree Equity Specialist!

Ready to make a difference in Colorado’s urban communities? We’re seeking a passionate individual to join us as an Urban and Community Forestry Tree Equity Specialist at the Colorado State Forest Service!

As a Tree Equity Specialist, you’ll work directly with our Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager to develop state-level grant programs, focusing on fostering urban forestry projects in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods. To learn more, visit our website + apply now!

Location and Flexibility: Based at the CSU Spur campus office in Denver, this role has the potential to offer flexible work arrangements, including remote options. You’ll also travel throughout Colorado, occasionally visiting our Fort Collins office and other state locations for meetings and trainings.

Key Responsibilities: From promoting tree canopy growth to supporting community forestry projects, your role will involve a diverse range of tasks, including grant administration, conducting workshops, engaging with local governments, and fostering partnerships with federal, state, and nonprofit organizations.

Skills and Proficiency: We’re looking for someone with exceptional technical skills in urban forestry practices and grant administration. You’ll need to be proactive, organized, and adept at managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and ensuring grant requirements are met.

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized executive wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Connectivity Privilege: Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided executive work cell.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family’s future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
• Relocation Support Package: Facilitate a smooth transition with our executive-level moving expense allowance.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.