Grow With Us

Part-time: 15-30 hours/week

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Schedule: Flexible; must be willing to work some early morning hours, occasional evenings and weekends for special projects.

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Salary and benefits: $17+ per hour, depending on experience and skill set. Mileage for job related activities reimbursed at standard Federal rate. 

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Position description:

Tree Care Coordinator performs tree installation and maintenance tasks to ensure long term health of newly planted trees. Coordinator will be trained in best management practices for tree planting and care including watering, mulching, structural pruning, and staking. Work will be done both independently and with the help of volunteers. This role will play a significant role in volunteer event planning and execution, volunteer communications, and data maintenance. 

This may be the perfect entry level position for you if you love trees, working outside, and inspiring people to take an active role in caring for our Lexington’s urban forest. This position is grant-funded and contingent on funding availability.

 

Duties include:

• Tree planting, mulching, watering trees and tree diaper installation.

• Assess general tree health and identify additional maintenance requirements. 

• Minor structural pruning of young trees (<10 years old) from the ground, only. 

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and positively represent the organization.

• Coordinate and engage with volunteer teams to effectively maintain trees.

• Ability to operate vehicles equipped with a trailer (no CDL required). 

• Enhance the appearance and value of project sites through execution of maintenance responsibilities.

• Utilize software applications to record and update tree data, including location, condition, maintenance performed, volunteer management, etc. 

• Position may require use of landscaping equipment, including battery-operated string trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, pruning shears, hand saws, shovels, wheelbarrows.

 

Qualifications:

• Tree or landscape knowledge is preferred, but not required.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and often.

• Ability to manage scheduling effectively.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Must be able to pass a background check. 

• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain license.

• Hold deep respect for trees and urban forestry.

• Enthusiasm for educating and engaging volunteers of various ages and backgrounds.

 

Additional Information:

A reliable personal vehicle is required for this position. Mileage for job related activities reimbursed at standard Federal rate.

The right candidate may be considered for full-time employment and increased responsibilities after effective execution of job duties, demonstrating a strong commitment to best practices, and meeting our high standards for tree care.

Please submit your cover letter, summary of skills and experience or resume, and 3 references along with your application to info@treeslexington.org with "Tree Care Coordinator⁃ Your Name" in the subject line.

 

Application period closes Sunday, September 20th.

 

About Trees Lexington:

Our Mission:

Trees Lexington plants trees and inspires people to grow a more vibrant community.

 

Our Vision: 

A flourishing tree canopy for all of Lexington.

 

Trees Lexington is a non-profit that brings people together to dig into the fun and fulfilling work of expanding and maintaining our local tree canopy. Our community tree plantings, tree giveaways, and educational workshops on proper tree care play an important role in growing a healthy and equitable tree canopy. We partner with Lexington schools, places of worship, neighborhood associations and HOAs, businesses, and government to plant the right trees in the right places, ensuring a healthy, long-lived urban forest. Trees Lexington increases canopy cover, improves the health of our citizens, and preserves the character of our city.

 

Working together, we enhance the beauty of our community and nurture civic pride, connectivity with our neighbors, and stewardship of our environment. The tree canopy we cultivate today will enrich the legacy of the Lexington we leave to future generations.