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Cool Green Trees is hiring a Tree Care Coordinator! Check out the job description below to learn more.
JOB TITLE: Tree Care Coordinator
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. Cawaco RC&D Council is committed to implementing natural climate solutions that strengthen communities, advance sustainable progress, and improve health outcomes.
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 DESCRIPTION: The Tree Care Coordinator will be a dedicated position for tree maintenance, installation, and project support in Jefferson County, Alabama. This hybrid position reports to the Community Arborist and regularly interfaces with the staff as a team. This is a full-time, salaried position.
- Perform tree care and landscape maintenance, including but not limited to watering, mulching, pruning, staking, weed eating, inspecting and evaluating tree health.
- Provide assistance during Cool Green Trees volunteer events.
- Assist with office tasks- quotes for contractors, project planning, community and partnership outreach, grant reporting.
- Complete additional assigned work, including but not limited to truck checks, inventory checks, equipment inspection, contractor oversight.
- This position is intended to evolve over time, with opportunities for expanded responsibilities, training, and leadership development.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor’s degree is not required.
- 2-3 years of experience in landscaping, construction, or hands-on work in agriculture, horticulture, or gardening is preferred but not required. A strong interest in arboriculture, horticulture, conservation, forestry, urban ecology, and community improvement is highly desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
- Proficient in communication of all kinds to all ages and abilities – written, spoken, print, web, social media.
Physical Requirements:
- At least 21 years old.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles, including trucks, as required for program and operational needs.
- Ability and experience driving a truck and loaded trailers.
- Ability to perform repetitive, moderate, strenuous physical labor in outdoor field environments and lift up to 70 pounds.
- Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions at all times of year.
Experience Preferred:
- Experience performing fieldwork outdoors with trees and/or plants.
- Experience organizing events and motivating others; volunteer coordination experience.
- Experience in ArcGIS.
- Strong organizational skills and punctual.
- Passion for trees, equity, and access to urban nature.
- Spanish/English bilingual skills are preferred but not required. Please indicate language proficiency in your application.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: Competitive compensation with experience. Range $40,000-$50,000.00
Benefits: Cawaco offers employees access to health, dental, and vision insurance (or stipend) and matches retirement contributions up to 3%. The benefits of this position include a flexible schedule (must be available during standard working hours between 8am – 5pm) and a generous time-off schedule (vacation, sick-leave, personal). Employees will be expected to follow Cawaco’s policies and procedures as described in the Personnel Manual.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a current resume to the Program Director, Grace Dugger, at cgtdirector@cawaco.org. Please include the position in the subject.
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