Urban Forestry Operations Manager

URBAN FORESTRY OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Urban Forestry Field Operations Manager supports the Compact across multiple programs in their field-based objectives. The primary support is to the Root Nashville Campaign and the Tree Maintenance program, as well as field based-programming as needed. The FOS provides technical knowledge, helps with design and installation, and manages the field team that provides the labor support for these programs.  The FOM provides supervision to the crew leaders, and crew members, and reports to the Director of Field Operations. This position is a hybrid office/ field position, with 2-3 days devoted to being in the field and leading the crews and work culture.

Schedule: 

This role spends 60 – 80% of their time outdoors depending on the season.  Monday – Friday.  Occasionally, weekend work is required to support volunteer events.

Responsibilities:

Tree Maintenance, 45%

• Operates the Tree Care Program’s day to day watering May through September,  including proactive communication with contract holders and regular reporting
• Develop driving routes and operation schedules for tree care contracts
• Implement tree care activities in winter and spring, including mulching, pruning, and removal
• Support communication projects and survivability research as needed
• Develop and continue ongoing survivability and baselines studies to inform future tree selection)

Root Nashville (35%)

• Play a significant role in the planning and execution of the Cumberland River Compact  tree planting and delivery activities
• Manage communications with area nurseries to ensure that the organization has a  supply of trees to satisfy the planting needs
• Submitting tree orders directly to nurseries and organizing delivery of the orders
• Planning of tree planting logistics, including mapping, species selection, and  coordination of tree ordering
• Working closely with Root Nashville Campaign team to plan out the delivery schedule

General (20%)

• Assist Field Operations Division Manager in the hiring, evaluation, supervision, and scheduling of crewmembers
• Implement and execute safety training protocol
• Ensure that equipment is in good working order and that it is inspected weekly
• Ensure that the operations facility is clean, orderly and well-maintained
• Assist in event preparation and planning as it relates to fieldwork and field materials

Qualifications:

• This position is a mix of field and office work. A successful applicant will enjoy working outside in all seasons.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks, assignments, and priorities
• Proficiency in G-Suites (Google Sheets, Docs, etc)
• Experience with engines, pumps, trailers, trucks is a plus but not required
• 3+ Years of industry or relative experience and training
• 3+ years of Supervisory Experience
• Horticultural knowledge, either educational or experiential
• Quick learner on other software platforms like Hubspot, Salesforce, Workwave etc
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, external partners, and tree nurseries
• Must be a team player and also be able to work independently

Benefits:

• Salary: $45,000+ depending on experience
• 401K match program
• Eleven paid holidays and earned ETO totaling 22 days per year as a combination of sick and paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Eligible for performance-based bonuses of up to 8%

Contact Information and Application Instructions

Please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to info@cumberlandrivercompact.org. Please do not call regarding this position