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Chicago Region Trees Initiative Stewardship Coordinator
Location: Lisle, IL
Salary:
General Summary: Plan and coordinate stewardship activities and provide outreach and education to private landowners and community organizations for the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI), a regional coalition of organizations working together to improve quality of life through a healthier urban forest. Coordinate communication and urban forest resources for designated constituents. Represent CRTI to partners and constituents to foster and facilitate improved health and sustainability of the urban and community forest and advance the mission of The Morton Arboretum. Funding for this position is expected for 12 months through restricted funding to CRTI, with a potential for extension.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, in the areas of forestry, horticulture, or natural resource management. 2+ years experience in research or grant management required. International Society of Arboriculture certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. Strong verbal and written communication skills required with prior experience presenting in front of an audience preferred. Experience working with under-resourced with communities and organizations highly preferred. Familiarity with GIS mapping and analysis preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license, which is subject to insurability and an annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, social media, web content development, and Google applications beneficial.
Success Factors: Effective time-management skills and a positive and flexible approach to the job. Ability to nimbly manage complex tasks and concurrent projects. Customer service oriented with the ability to relate effectively with persons internal and external to the Arboretum.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform these essential functions.
- Physical Demands: Requires some physical activity: limited lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs.), walking over uneven terrain, regular local travel by car, truck, or train.
- Work Environment: Office environment and various venues for community events. Occasional outside work is required including digging, pruning, and planting of trees.
- Equipment: General office equipment, digital camera, shovel, wire cutters, pruners.
- Schedule: Work requires occasional evening and weekend hours.
To apply, visit http://mortonarb.org/employment.
The Morton Arboretum is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
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