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JOB OPENING: PROGRAM ASSISTANT
The NJ Tree Foundation is seeking 2-3 Program Assistants for its Urban Airshed Reforestation Program.
The Program Assistant will work directly with the NJ Tree Foundation’s Program Director to implement community-based tree planting projects in Camden and Gloucester City during the spring of 2023 (late March-early May, schedule pending). Most plantings will be held on Saturdays, with the possibility of at least one weekday planting.
Read moreIn accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202)-690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
New Jersey Tree Foundation Non-Discrimination Statement:
The New Jersey Tree Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and an organization committed to diversity and equity among our staff, board, and partners. We will not allow for discrimination of any kind, including discrimination based upon age, race, color, size, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, disability, veteran’s status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
For the first time in 3 years, the NJ Tree Foundation will be hosting its annual summer workshop, TreeKeepers, in person! Our Camden workshop will be held on Saturday, June 17th, from 10am-1pm at St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society warehouse, located at 2912 Federal St, Camden NJ 08103. Parking is available along Federal St and behind the building on Carman Street.
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Saturday, April 22nd, will be a busy day! In addition to being Earth Day, we are Celebrating Trails throughout the greater Philadelphia area. This is a great opportunity to get outside, make a difference, and learn more about hiking and biking trails in your area!
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On Saturday, October 15th, the NJ Tree Foundation held a tree planting event in Camden, like it does most Saturdays in October. This time, it wasn’t just an ordinary tree planting. The NJ Tree Foundation wanted to celebrate a huge milestone: the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Urban Airshed Reforestation Program in Camden.
Read morePublic Service Electric & Gas and The New Jersey Tree Foundation are offering 2 FREE seminars on Thursday, September 22 & September 29 via Zoom. Please RSVP by Friday September 19th to Jay.Kaplan@PSEG.com
Topics for 9/29 include:
Who should attend? Mayors, Freeholders, DPW Supervisors, Environmental & Shade Tree Commissioners, County Officials and any other interested parties.
Date: September 22
Time: Program starts promptly at 9:30 am and runs until 11:00 am.
Date: September 29
Time: Program starts promptly at 2:00 pm and runs until 3:30 pm.
CEUs will be available which have included in the past: State of NJ, ISA, NJ Dept of Community Affairs, and NJ Board of Tree Experts
Please RSVP by September 19th to Jay.Kaplan@PSEG.com
(The zoom link will be emailed to all those registered)
If you would like send a representative(s), please include their names and contact information (email address).
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| Are you looking to learn all about trees and how to care for them? If so, please join us for our virtual TreeKeeper’s workshop! TreeKeeper’s teaches attendees all about tree identification, environmental benefits of trees, and proper pruning and mulching techniques. Three Zoom sessions will each cover a different topic. Please feel free to attend whichever sessions interest you or work for your schedule. 1 CEU credit will be awarded for each session that is attended live, as well as the pruning events. Please see below for the schedule: Zoom Sessions: July 13th, 12pm – Session 1: Tree Identification and Hazardous Trees July 20th, 12pm- Session 2: Environmental Benefits of Trees July 27th, 12pm – Session 3: Tree Planting & Maintenance Please use this form to register for the sessions. For any questions, please email Crystal at cwessel@njtreefoundation.org. Hope to see you there! |
Volunteers remove a tree to plant along Point Street during the Cooper Grant neighborhood replanting project on April 30th. Photo credit: NJ Tree Foundation
The summer of 2022 will be an eventful one for the Circuit Trails! We at the NJ Tree Foundation are busy this summer planning activities along the Circuit Trail network. This past spring, we planted 50 trees with 122 volunteers throughout Camden. We worked in the Cramer Hill, Cooper Plaza, and Cooper Grant neighborhoods to plant trees. For Cooper Plaza and the Cooper Grant locations, these were replacement tree projects that were much needed in the community.
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Camden, Newark, & Baltimore lead in building equitable access to urban tree canopy
The NJ Tree Foundation is seeking 1-2 Program Assistants for its Renaissance Trees Program. The Program Assistant will work directly with the NJ Tree Foundation’s Program Director to implement community-based tree planting projects in Newark and other cities during the fall of 2021 (October-November). Several plantings will be held on Saturdays.
The job is part-time at 3-4/hours per planting day, including travel time to the planting site, and will pay $15/hour. The job will start in October and finish in November. Potential total hours for the Fall 2021 season is approximately 25-30 hours.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Assistant will be responsible for traveling to and from the site. Work locations will vary throughout Newark and nearby cities, and be provided to the Program Assistant in advance. The primary duties of the Program Assistant is to meet the Program Director at the planting site at 8AM or earlier to assist with offloading and placing trees, assisting with the planting demonstration, and supervising volunteers. The Program Assistant must have their own transportation. Examples of duties in the field include:
Offloading 12-15’ trees (Up to 600 lbs)
Digging holes
Planting trees
Laying mulch
Coordinating volunteers
The Program Assistant will be required to ensure volunteers are following all COVID-19 protocols that the NJ Tree Foundation has implemented to protect staff and volunteers. This includes wearing a mask at all times, practicing social distancing where possible, sanitizing hands, and using clean gloves. The Program Assistant will also be expected to follow these protocols as well, and will assist with distributing masks and gloves, if necessary, and sanitizing tools at the end of the planting.
Required Skills and Experience
The NJ Tree Foundation is seeking a hard working and reliable individual that enjoys working outside, coordinating community projects, and can manage volunteers. The applicant must work well with diverse populations, have an interest in tree planting, landscaping, and/or environmental work, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all they do. Previous tree planting experience is helpful but not required.
How to Apply
Please send a resume to Crystal Wessel via email at cwessel@njtreefoundation.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Questions can be directed to Crystal at (609) 439-1755.
More about the NJ Tree Foundation
The NJ Tree Foundation is a state-wide non-profit organization dedicated to planting trees in New Jersey’s most urban communities, where the need is the greatest. Since 2006, the NJ Tree Foundation has been planting trees in the City of Newark through its Renaissance Trees Program. The Program’s mission is two-fold: to improve the environment of inner-city neighborhoods while empowering Newark residents to make positive changes in their own communities. For more information, please visit www.njtrees.org, www.facebook.com/NJTrees, or www.twitter.com/NJTrees.
