[Hiring] Freelancer Forest Analyst @Overstory

Role Description

We’re looking for a USA based mid-career arborist to work closely with our Lead Arborist on analyzing imagery to identify tree species and health.

• Identify declining trees on satellite images
• Identify tree species on satellite images
• Quality control the work of our team (ex. correct tree species, hazard trees, tree height, vegetation encroachment, and overhang, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience as a forester or arborist, ideally ISA Certified Arborist.
• You’re well versed with GIS tools like QGIS and ArcGIS.
• Experience interpreting tree characteristics from satellite images.
• You have a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• You’re a team player that seeks out feedback.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• 10-20 hours per week contract
• Indefinite contractor agreement
• Seasonal work with busy times and slower times; hours will fluctuate accordingly

About Our Team

We are a fast-growing team of about 100 people from all over the world. Fifteen nationalities are represented and at last count we speak fourteen languages:

• English
• Dutch
• French
• Spanish
• German
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Luxembourgish
• Lithuanian
• Bulgarian
• Finnish
• Estonian
• Afrikaans

We work remotely from eleven countries and are looking for candidates that are living and working in one of them: United States, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Estonia, Portugal, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, and Canada. We gather once a year in-person for our unforgettable team gathering event. We also offer the option to occasionally meet up for in-person collaboration.

Diversity & Inclusion

The climate crisis is a human crisis that requires diverse perspectives to solve. We place enormous value on diversity and believe that the best ideas emerge when people with different backgrounds and experience work together. We remain committed to scaling a team that reflects the communities we serve, and strive to uphold equitable and inclusive practices across every aspect of our business. We are responsible for creating and maintaining a culture where everyone - regardless of background - has a voice in building a sustainable future.

Our Values

• Tackling the climate crisis is our greatest mission.
• We act with urgency.
• Our curiosity fuels our growth.
• We recognize that change is constant, and we find joy and power in exploration.
• We’re rooted in diversity.
• We care for each other.
• Trust is fundamental.

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We sometimes use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as helping us manage applications more efficiently or ensuring job descriptions are clear and inclusive. All hiring decisions are always made by people, not machines. Any data processed by AI is handled securely in line with GDPR and our Privacy Notice.