Urban Forestry Specialist

OFFICE LOCATION

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

This position will work in person and be based at the RIDEM office in Providence.  

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

We seek applications from equity-minded candidates who will thrive in an environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, and equal access to resources and opportunities.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day.

The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following essential functions for RIDEM’s Division of Forest Environment:

• To assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of a program of urban and community forestry assistance for towns and cities of Rhode Island.
• To assist in the delivery of subgrants awarded and administered by the Urban & Community Forestry Program.
• To assist with the delivery of program elements including the Tree City USA program outreach and support.
• To assist in urban tree inventory programs, workshops, tree care workshops statewide.
• To assist in the delivery of the RI Arborist Licensing Program including processing of license renewals and issuance of new licenses.
• To assist in the drafting of community forest resource plans, preparing reports, news releases and forestry brochures.
• To build positive working relationships with community leaders, volunteer agencies and groups, to coordinate efforts and build synergy in the development and execution of community forest initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience in urban forestry, arboriculture, community forest management and/or tree care or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge in and experience with the principles of forestry.                    
• Within six months of appointment the ability to obtain and maintain ISA Arborist Certification and RI Arborist License.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.  Please indicate this in your resume.                    

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with volunteers and partners.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify tree species.
• GIS proficiency.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $58,000 – $63,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 54400, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected]. 

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.