Currently Available Positions
The positions listed below are currently open for applications. Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the TreeUtah team!
Education Coordinator
The purpose of this position is to aid the Education Director in planning for and facilitating tree planting projects at schools, as well as other educational programming. This involves providing direct education to students at schools and being the hands-on lead for many school planting projects.
- Coordinating with teachers regarding student involvement for school tree planting events.
- Leading in-person school tree planting projects.
- Providing in-person education to students at schools and in after-school programs throughout the state.
- Helping update and develop new curriculum, lessons, and activities for students.
- Maintain records for grants and contract reporting
- Coordinating interested student groups to involve them in volunteer projects at the EcoGarden and other TreeUtah projects that take place outside of school grounds.
- Work with other TreeUtah staff and interns to bring educational content to community plantings, community events and workshops, and online for website and social media
Required Skills:
- Ability to work independently as part of a team with a flexible schedule due to events (often Saturdays and/or evenings) from home, a shared office/nursery space, and at events
- Experience leading groups
- Happy to work in a dynamic environment where every month is different from the last because of the timing of events.
- Strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills with all ages and a diverse mix of people
- Must be willing to take and pass a background check
- Strong written communication and computer skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, and undertake moderately strenuous physical activities
Desired Skills:
- Experience in project planning including program development and implementation
- Knowledgeable in the identification, biology, and care of trees, shrubs, and other plants
- Interest in becoming a certified arborist
- Ability to effectively supervise, train, evaluate and motivate diverse staff and volunteers
- First aid and CPR trained (or willingness to get trained in the first 30 days of employment)
- Willingness to travel long distances with occasional overnight stays for plantings statewide
The Education Coordinator reports to the Executive Director
32 to 40 hours/week, flexible schedule, some evenings, weekends and special event hours.
Salary dependent on experience, $33,000 to $47,000, PTO and holidays off, health/dental insurance, Simple IRA match after qualifying
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. TreeUtah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, references to
