Job Posting for Workforce Development Supervisor at Trees Atlanta

Workforce Development Supervisor

Partially Grant Funded

Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Classification: Exempt

Apply by: Rolling Review

Start Date:March/April 2024

Reports to: Workforce Development Manager
Salary: Starting at $40,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Eligible after 90-Day Probationary Period - PTO, Paid Holidays including your Birthday, Subsidized Medical and Dental insurance, Ancillary Insurance (Vision, Accident, Critical Illness), Professional Development opportunities, 403(b) Retirement Savings with match, and Partial Work apparel

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non-profit citizens' group dedicated to protecting and improving Atlanta's urban forest through planting, conserving, and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta works tirelessly to address Atlanta’s tree loss, protect its forests, and create new greenspace. Empowered by its wonderful community of volunteers, Trees Atlanta serves the metro Atlanta area, and has grown to become one of Atlanta’s most widely known and supported non-profit organizations.

Trees Atlanta’s project, “Promoting Tree Equity and Urban Forestry Workforce Diversity in Atlanta,” addresses issues related to tree equity in the City of Atlanta by resolving two primary areas of disparity – increasing equitable access to the urban tree canopy and developing a sustainable nature-based workforce development program. Our project is a collaboration with several local organizations, including Greening Youth Foundation, Atlanta BeltLine, and On the Rise Financial Center, that will each receive part of the funding with Trees Atlanta. Over a 3 to 5 year period, the grant of $10 million will be used to deliver important outcomes for Atlanta’s most stressed communities. The project meets Justice40 goals for urban areas, which means that it will benefit disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution and environmental injustices, including nature loss and access to the benefits of trees. These areas are identified by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) based on environmental and economic measures. In addition to this grant, Trees Atlanta already engages in workforce training for youth and adults across Metro Atlanta.

Job Description

Trees Atlanta seeks to hire a Supervisor who will work with both adult-focused Workforce Development Efforts. Half of the position will support partner organizations that are part of the grant-funded project, and the other portion will support Trees Atlanta's existing seasonal forestry training program (Forestry Technicians) that supports tree and greenspace maintenance in the warmer months. This individual will serve as a liaison with partner organizations who are recruiting, supporting, and training grant-funded cohorts as well as supervise Forestry Technicians who are vital to the survival of the newly installed canopy in Metro Atlanta.

The ideal candidate for this position would have 2-3 years of experience managing direct reports and working with diverse, disadvantaged, and or underserved communities.

USDA Grant Responsibilities (50%)

Lead, train, and coordinate work crews across managed Metro Atlanta greenspaces.
Lead crew in all aspects of horticultural/arboricultural care and grounds management, including but not limited to vegetation management, mowing, mulching, pruning, fertilization, pest control, planting, erosion control, and debris removal.
Recruit, hire, training, supervise an hourly senior lead (depending on need with grant)
Act as quality control for worksites (will go out with cohort at specified check-in dates to ensure that protocol is being followed and help with any retraining needs)
Step in to lead sites in absence of Senior Lead when needed
Make training schedules; keep record of participation and completion
Assist with Trees Atlanta dedicated Training (creation and delivery)
Keep up with tracking and submission of metrics per grant requirements in conjunction with partner assigned staff
Work with Trees Atlanta Managers, supervisors, and coordinators to schedule and prep worksites.
Work with partners to resolve staffing challenges
Create connection opportunities with Trees Atlanta Forestry Technician program employees
Implement planting and maintenance projects in coordination with program staff
Liaise with the public as a responsible ambassador to communicate Trees Atlanta’s mission
Drive Trees Atlanta vehicles including trucks, trailers, and gators, and utilize a variety of hand and power tools including but not limited to, pruning saws, shovels, leaf blowers, and string trimmers.

Forestry Technician Responsibilities (50%)

Recruit, hire, train, and manage Forestry Technicians
Administrative duties (Scheduling, Timekeeping, etc.)
Assist with the delivery of training
Create and maintain a rotational schedule of technicians between program departments
Maintain documentation of training, maintenance logs, and personnel
Organize and Own the data for different trainings and departments.

Requirements

Have 2-3 years of experience managing direct reports and working with diverse, disadvantaged, and or underserved communities
Interest and passion for trees, plants (specifically native plants), and/or urban ecology.
Minimum of two to three years of experience working in a related field (botanical knowledge helpful)
- A degree is not necessary, but completed studies in a related field may be substituted for years of experience.
Experience with supervising volunteers, interns, or employees desired
Strong work ethic, initiative, and confidence.
Occasional flexibility to work on an evening or weekend
Willingness to work as part of a team and effectively communicate with other team members.

Physical Work Requirements

A valid driver’s license (minimum of three-year history) with a clean record.
Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
Proficiency in pickup truck and trailer driving preferred.
Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions. The majority of work for this position will be performed outside.
Updated tetanus shot.

To Apply

Please submit an employment application at treesatlanta.org/careers. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume in order to complete and submit the application

Background Verification Disclaimer

All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug-Free Workplace program).
Final candidates applying for positions that require driving company owned vehicles will also have to pass a Motor Vehicle Report review to determine eligibility. Eligible drivers must also pass a DOT physical.
All new hires will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the Unites States of America. Trees Atlanta in compliance with regulation set by the Department of Homeland Security. Trees Atlanta is a registered E-Verify employer.

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