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.

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.