The City of Fairfax is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator to work under our Urban Forester to help implement their Sprout Grant.
To apply and for full information go here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxva/jobs/4495533/stewardship-coordinator-urban-forestry?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs#details-info
Stewardship Coordinator (Urban Forestry)
Salary $63,589.00 – $82,576.00 Annually
Location VA 22030, VA
Job Type Full Time
Job Number 24-39
Department Community Development & Planning
Division Planning & Design Review
Opening Date 05/08/2024
Closing Date Continuous
Description
Under direct supervision of the Urban Forester, this position serves as the lead in developing and implementing education and outreach programming related to urban and community forestry. Leads community-volunteer programming related to tree planting, invasive vegetation management, and other environmental stewardship activities. Initiatives focus on equity and community resilience by strategically engaging disadvantaged communities and diverse stakeholders most vulnerable to environmental issues. Programs aim to support flooding and stormwater management, urban heat mitigation, and environmental sustainability goals. Work requires collaboration, creativity, inclusivity, and is solution oriented.
The position is funded until March 2027 or when funds run out, with possibility for renewal/extension.