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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Assistant will be responsible for meeting the Program Director at the planting site. Work locations will vary throughout Camden and Gloucester City. A schedule with planting dates and locations will 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 the planting demonstration, supervising volunteers, and moving trees as needed. The Program Assistant must have their own transportation. Examples of duties in the field include:
Offloading 12-15’ trees (Up to 600 lbs)* (most trees will be set up in advance, but trees may need to be moved on a case by case basis)
Digging holes
Planting trees
Laying mulch
Coordinating volunteers
Recording volunteers during event sign in
Unloading and loading tools in the work truck
Required Skills and Experience
The NJ Tree Foundation is seeking hard working and reliable individuals (2-3) that enjoy working outside, coordinating community projects, and a willingness to engage with 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. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required. Preference will be given to Camden or Gloucester City residents.
Pay and Hours
The job is part-time at 3-4/hours per planting day, including travel time to the planting site, and will pay $17/hour. The job will start the last weekend in March and finish at the start of May. Potential total hours for the Spring 2023 season is approximately 25-28 hours.
How to Apply
Please send a resume to Meredith Pichini via email at mbrown@njtreefoundation.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions and applications can be directed to Meredith at 856-287-4488.
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. The Urban Airshed Reforestation Program is a community-based street tree planting program that began in Camden in 2002. We serve the City of Camden and surrounding South Jersey cities. Prioritizing grassroots work, the Urban Airshed Reforestation Program empowers residents to create positive changes in their own communities. Residents directly apply for and adopt trees, help organize events, and assist with the planting of each tree. For more information, please visit www.njtrees.org, www.facebook.com/NJTrees, or www.twitter.com/NJTrees.