Job Number:
HC-05353
Date Posted:
April 22, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Manager, Southwest Urban Forestry
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
American Forests (AF)
Reports To:
Location:
Remote
Contact:
Salary:
$60,000.00 to $80,000.00 Annually
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Senior Manager, Southwest Urban ForestryBuilding strong local partnerships, coordinating regional coalitions, managing the day-to-day work of key projects, and supporting cities and community partners with planning, tree planting, and practical urban forestry support.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in urban forestry, environmental science, natural resource management, environmental planning, sustainability, public administration, or related fields.
Responsibilities:
• Bring together and maintain partnerships across cities, states, and regions to open lines of communication, enhance coordination, and work collaboratively on improving urban tree canopy stewardship and planting in ways that will measurably mitigate the urban heat island effect, improve local air quality, and prioritize achieving Tree Equity through municipal and private investment in trees, particularly in frontline communities currently lacking in tree canopy.
• Support partners and coalition members in adopting and applying American Forests’ tools and resources, including Tree Equity Score and the Tree Equity Handbook, through outreach, training, and hands-on assistance, with priority attention to AF’s community partners and subgrantees.
• Execute American Forests’ strategies in the Southwest by developing and implementing project plans, coordinating with partners, and creating and delivering practical tools and materials to help cities, states, and local partners take action.
• Provide programmatic, logistical, and technical support to ensure effective implementation of American Forests’ projects, trainings, and engagements across the region.
• Maintain awareness of regional urban forestry challenges, opportunities, and partner needs, synthesizing insights to inform decision-making, resource deployment, and continuous improvement of regional efforts.
• Serve as a key implementation partner to the Director, supporting preparation of presentations and documents for external engagements, managing day-to-day coordination of program delivery, and ensuring continuity across partnerships, projects, and coalitions.
Qualifications:
• ISA-certified Arborist and/or Certified Urban Forest Professional, or ability to obtain certification within six months.
• Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, nonprofits, community groups, and regional partners.
• Ability to translate technical information into actionable guidance.
Instructions:
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Equal opportunity employer. and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
