Individual Placement - Urban & Community Forestry Fellow
About The Position
The Urban and Community Forestry Fellow placed with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) will participate in a full-time (40 hours per week) hands-on immersion into tree care across urban, suburban, and rural contexts. The majority of service will be outside in all weather conditions. The fellow will also provide community education on the benefits of urban tree canopy. To date, WPC has planted over 40,000 trees through the TreeVitalize Pittsburgh program and other initiatives. The federal funding supporting this position requires that work be directed towards environmental justice communities (information on these areas can be found here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/) The fellow will be working as a part of the Community Greening Department at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Duties will focus on supporting the Community Forestry program projects that WPC has undertaken within Allegheny and neighboring counties; Assisting in tree plantings (spring and fall) & tree care activities throughout the growing season (May-August) for newly planted trees; Tree care activities include but are not limited to: Tree watering, weeding, and mulching during tree establishment periods. Monitoring for signs of pests, disease, vandalism, and other stressors also will be required; The fellow will also provide educational outreach to community members during tree planting/care events to teach the benefits of urban tree canopy. Other Community Forestry projects that the fellow may assist with include tree planting events, volunteer maintenance events, collecting and updating databases or spreadsheets, assisting with event planning, and more.
Requirements
- Candidates MUST be able to pass a driving record background check
- Typically, M-F, 7am-3pm. Saturday work should be expected to lead volunteer events.
- The fellow will work approximately 40 hours a week.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred candidates will have at least one previous full-time seasonal experience and a background in one or multiple of: biology, forestry, ecology, nursery care, landscaping, tree plantings and tree care, farming, urban planning, or a related field
- A personal vehicle is recommended but not required
- Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to positively collaborate in a tight team in a hands-on workplace and an ability to adapt to daily project execution needs.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Community Forestry program projects that WPC has undertaken within Allegheny and neighboring counties
- Assisting in tree plantings (spring and fall) & tree care activities throughout the growing season (May-August) for newly planted trees
- Tree care activities include but are not limited to: Tree watering, weeding, and mulching during tree establishment periods
- Monitoring for signs of pests, disease, vandalism, and other stressors also will be required
- Provide educational outreach to community members during tree planting/care events to teach the benefits of urban tree canopy
- Assist with tree planting events
- Assist with volunteer maintenance events
- Collecting and updating databases or spreadsheets
- Assisting with event planning
Benefits
- $650/week living allowance
- $650 Travel Allowance to/from project site, one time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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