Individual Placement - Urban and Community Forestry Fellow

Student Conservation Association•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•$650 - $650•Onsite

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 planting and care across urban, suburban, and rural contexts. The majority of service will be outside in all weather conditions. The fellow will also assist with event planning and volunteer management while providing community education on the benefits of urban tree canopy. To date, WPC has planted over 42,000 trees through the TreeVitalize program and other initiatives.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a driving record background check
Typically, M-F, 7am-3pm. Saturday work should be expected to lead volunteer events.
Service week will be adjusted accordingly when Saturday service is needed.
The fellow will work approximately 40 hours a week.

Nice To Haves

At least one previous full-time seasonal experience
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
Ability to positively collaborate in a tight team in a hands-on workplace
Ability to adapt to daily project execution needs

Responsibilities

Assisting in tree plantings during the fall planting season & basic tree care activities for newly planted trees
Tree care activities include watering, installing deer protection/fencing, and mulching as applicable
Working with community volunteers and assisting in the organization and management of those events
Monitoring for signs of pests, disease, vandalism, and other stressors
Providing educational outreach to community members during tree planting/care events to teach the benefits of urban tree canopy
Assisting with other Community Forestry projects such as tree planting events, volunteer maintenance events, collecting and updating databases or spreadsheets, and assisting with event planning.