VP, Urban Forestry

Role Overview

• Serve as a partner to the Chief Program Officer
• Lead the national field strategy for the Tree Equity program
• Shape models to deliver urban forestry expertise
• Manage Senior Directors and their teams
• Oversee Senior Director of Field Delivery and evaluation
• Leverage national partnerships to increase urban forestry capacity
• Maintain strong relationships with state forestry agencies and city leaders
• Lead, coach, and grow a distributed team of senior program leaders
• Partner with Philanthropy and Communications on outreach and fundraising strategies

Requirements

• 12–15 years of professional experience
• 5–7 years in senior leadership roles
• Trusted leader in urban forestry
• Deep knowledge of funding and structure of urban forestry programs
• Ability to lead complex, multi-jurisdictional programs
• Proven track record of building relationships with senior government officials and community partners.
• Strong operational and strategic instincts
• Familiarity with urban forestry science and research

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health and wellness resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Parental bonding leave
• Bereavement leave
• Military leave
• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match