The City Trees Program is seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Tree Outreach Coordinator to lead engagement on private property forestry topics in Minneapolis. The Coordinator will work with community groups, neighborhood organizations, and nonprofits to collaborate on projects and perform outreach about: City Trees programming, tree removal, tree maintenance, the benefits of trees, planting opportunities, and invasive pests and diseases.
The Tree Outreach Coordinator will have experience with outreach and be passionate about environmental justice and leading the development and maintenance of trusted relationships with under-represented communities. They will also serve as a liaison between program staff and community, recruit participants for programs, educate residents, and plan workshops and trainings.
The Tree Outreach Coordinator will work within the City Trees program in the Health Department on an emerging team of sustainability-focused individuals. The City Trees program works to increase tree canopy on private property. This is a new position and will be establishing systems for continued long-lasting relationships.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience
Three years of related experience which has included program and project management, and community engagement work in under- represented communities
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Professional Employees (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/professional-employees/
Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.
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