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JOB TITLE: Volunteer Manager with Cool Green Trees 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Cool Green Trees (CGT) works to mitigate the effects of Urban Heat Islands in Jefferson County, Alabama. CGT is a program of Cawaco RC&D Council, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The program’s goal is to improve the environment and community through trees. CGT uses data-driven research to create projects that mitigate urban heat island effects and associated human health risks. This is the only program of its kind in Alabama and supported by the Jefferson County Department of Health and USDA Forest Service. 

LOCATION: Birmingham, Alabama. Requires in person meetings. When appropriate, employees can work from home at the discretion of the Program Director. Some overnight travel may be required to attend training or meetings. 

JOB SUMMARY: This hybrid position reports to the Program Director and regularly interfaces with other staff as a team. This is a full-time salaried position.  

Community Outreach Assistant to the Director:  

Serve as a Cool Green Trees advocate with the Program Director for the significant role natural climate solutions play in linking communities, enhancing local economies, improving air quality, and connecting people to nature.  

• – Establish and maintain community partnerships through meetings, communications, and social media for mutual understanding and cooperation 

• – Interface with governments and stakeholders including City and County government officials, various health and environmental non-profits, academic institutions, neighborhood associations.  

Event/Volunteer Manager: 

Coordinate volunteer tree planting events and maintenance events with goals to: 

• – Recruit and manage committed volunteers 

• – Publicize events through flyers, news outlets, social media and presentations 

• – Create, schedule, and post engaging content that aligns with the organization’s brand and marketing goals 

• – Organize and provide logistical support for events with corporate and municipal partners 

• – Create final reports for the event that includes a narrative, number of volunteers, and outcomes 

• – Assist in grant applications and reporting  

• – Educate the public regarding urban forestry benefits 

• – Other duties as assigned 

Project Stewardship:  

• – With the other team members, act as a spokesperson for the program in the media, at public meetings and events and with current and prospective donors and other supporters.  

• – Represent CGT at meetings and presentations in the community and to project stakeholders 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  Education and Experience: 

Personal Attributes: 

• – Passion for environmental sustainability and community engagement 

• – Flexible, dependable, and able to work independently and collaboratively 

• – Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for volunteer events 

• – Knowledge and/or experience in arboriculture, horticulture, urban forestry, landscape management or design, or related fields.

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SALARY AND BENEFITS  

Salary: Competitive compensation with experience.  Range $42,000-$53,000.00