Director, Pacific Northwest Urban Forestry @American Forests
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Salary usd 90,000 - 95..
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA Only
Employment Type full-time
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[Hiring] Director, Pacific Northwest Urban Forestry @American Forests

YDay - American Forests is hiring a remote Director, Pacific Northwest Urban Forestry. πŸ’Έ Salary: usd 90,000 - 95,000 per year πŸ“Location: USA

Role Description

The Director, Pacific Northwest Urban Forestry, will lead American Forests' strategy to advance tree equity across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, focusing on delivering resources, technical assistance, and partnerships to disadvantaged and historically under-resourced communities in cities across the region.

This is a field-facing leadership role. The Director will:

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with municipalities and councils, state agencies, local federal partners, and community organizations.
  • Connect partners with American Forests' tools and expertise.
  • Deliver hands-on technical assistance to help cities and states prioritize, plant, manage, and protect urban trees where they are needed most.
  • Address systemic barriers that constrain urban forestry at every level.

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional urban forestry experience in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Established relationships with municipal and state agencies, state urban and community forestry councils, and regional coordinators.
  • ISA Certified Arborist and/or Certified Urban Forest Professional preferred.
  • Degree in urban forestry, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental science, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of urban forest planning, canopy assessment, and strategies for equitable community-based urban forestry.
  • Advanced knowledge of American Forests’ tree equity tools and resources.
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders and leading partnerships.
  • Experience growing and managing complex projects in a remote environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to pursue revenue generation opportunities.
  • Ability to navigate municipal systems and priorities.
  • Experience managing diverse and complex budgets and grants.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Quick learner with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated commitment to American Forests values.

Requirements

  • Build and maintain city, state, and regional partnerships to advance tree equity across the Pacific Northwest.
  • Support municipalities and partners in adopting American Forests' tools and resources.
  • Identify and pursue public and private funding opportunities.
  • Maintain current awareness of urban forestry issues.
  • Serve as American Forests' regional expert on urban forestry and related topics.

Benefits

  • Budgeted salary range: $90,000 - $95,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health and wellness resources such as an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flexible spending accounts, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
  • Vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, parental bonding leave, bereavement leave, and military leave.
  • 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match.
  • Additional perks such as a technology stipend and pet benefits.
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Director, Pacific Northwest Urban Forestry @American Forests
All Others
Salary usd 90,000 - 95..
Remote Location
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA Only
Employment Type full-time
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