Tree Care Education Specialist

About Us
Join a team that transforms lives by empowering young people to thrive in sustainable careers in forestry! Our Tree Care Education Specialists work with providing disadvantaged youth to provide hands-on training and experience in forestry. Our mission is to equip our student with the skills to make a difference in urban forests and beyond.

Core Responsibilities:

Instruction: Teach essential urban forestry skills, covering:

• Tree Biology, Identification & Selection
• Soil Management and Pruning Techniques
• Tree Risk Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment
• Urban Forestry Practices and Trees in Construction
• Safe Work Practices in all areas (top priority)

Skills You’ll Teach and Master:

• Safety & Risk Management: Back injury prevention, general work site safety, hazard recognition, emergency procedures, and electric hazard awareness.
• Tree Care and Maintenance: Pruning principles, tree identification, and selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Equipment Operation: Chain saw safety and use, chipper safety, proper equipment use and maintenance, knots and rope operation for rigging, and vehicle safety.
• Professional Skills: Job briefings, understanding work orders and plans, orientation to the tree care profession, and vehicle operation for job sites.
• Mentorship: Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and feedback, fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
• Hands-On Training: Facilitate practical, real-world experiences in tree climbing, rigging, pruning, and other fieldwork activities.
• Safety First: Model and enforce the highest safety standards, ensuring all activities comply with industry and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in forestry, tree care, or a related field, with an emphasis on urban forestry, tree biology, or arboriculture
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring or training, ideally with youth or disadvantaged populations
• Knowledge of tree care practices, forest safety management, and urban forestry principles
• Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to safety and inclusivity

Our Tree Care Education Specialists work Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00.

Join us in shaping the future by inspiring students through effective instruction! If you're excited to make a difference and be a part of something impactful, apply today! This is your opportunity to inspire change, one tree – and one student – at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,220.00 - $61,145.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Forestry: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Forester (CF) or ISA Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Yachats, OR 97498 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yachats, OR 97498: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person