Genesee Conservation District

Announcement of Employment Opportunity

Genesee Conservation District Forester

 

Part-time position 32-36 hours a week. $15-17 Hourly wage based on
experience. Position is grant funded with opportunities to develop program.

 

Position includes the following tasks:

o   Coordinates Tree Sale Program and/or other Native Species Sale

§  Order merchandise and formulate cost for resale

§  Design and distribute order information and forms

§  Compile orders

§  Advertise and market sale

§  Packaging, distribution & sale

o   Report monthly at GCD board meetings

o   Research and submit grants that develop GCD’s Urban Forestry Program

o   Promote GCD’s Urban Forestry Program

o   Develop partnerships with community organizations that create
opportunities for program development and funding

o   Organize and execute community/volunteer tree plantings and maintenance

o   Maintain and update street tree management plan 

o   Develop and execute wood utilization program

o   Keep record and generate reports on existing grants as needed for
meeting grant requirements

 

This position reports directly to Genesee Conservation District Board of
Directors

 

A.S. degree in the field of forestry or a B.S degree in a natural resources
related field (including forestry), from an accredited college or
university. Experience in Urban Forestry and Staff Management preferred.
Field skills and own vehicle required.  Registered Forester and ISA
certification preferred.

 

Applicant should also have strong communication skills including public
speaking; ability to work collaboratively, maintaining transparency and good
communication; experience with basic computer and web-based technologies
(such as word processing, databases, and web searches); and a record of
reliability. Must past government security clearance and be willing to work
in all areas of Flint. 

 

Genesee Conservation District looks to recruit team members that are as
economically, culturally, and ethnically diverse as the community we serve.
People of color, LGBT, and multilingual persons are encouraged to apply.

 

A.	Submit letter describing your interest and qualification with resume
by mail or email only  to :       Genesee Conservation District

1525 N. Elms Road

Flint, Michigan  48532 

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