Community Forestry Coordinator

Join the City of Pharr as a Full-Time Community Forestry Coordinator and immerse yourself in a vibrant, customer-centric environment that fosters innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to work onsite in the dynamic city of Pharr, TX, where your contributions will directly impact local communities and enhance urban forestry initiatives. You'll engage with residents, collaborate with passionate teams, and drive forward-thinking projects that promote sustainability and beautification efforts throughout the area.

With a competitive annual pay of $46,000.00, this role offers a rewarding experience for those dedicated to protecting our green spaces. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Time Off. If you're enthusiastic about community engagement and the chance to make a tangible difference, this position is perfect for you.

The Community Forestry Coordinator at the City of Pharr plays a pivotal role in enhancing local green spaces through meticulous planning, execution, and finalization of forestry projects. This position demands a strategic approach to meet strict deadlines and budget constraints while overseeing designated community sites. Responsibilities include acquiring necessary resources and coordinating diverse efforts involving team members, volunteers, and third-party contractors to deliver impactful initiatives such as bilingual outreach campaigns, tree plantings, giveaways, educational programs, and workshops.

Additionally, the Coordinator will work closely with the Community Urban Forester to define project objectives, monitor progress, and ensure quality control throughout the entire life cycle of grants. This role is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful community engagement and participate in the sustainable development of Pharr's urban forest.

To thrive as the Community Forestry Coordinator with the City of Pharr, a diverse skill set is essential. Candidates should possess a foundational knowledge of forestry practices, principles, and regulations, complemented by strong project coordination capabilities to manage multiple initiatives concurrently. Effective communication is paramount; the ideal candidate must engage courteously and professionally with City leadership, staff, and community stakeholders.

Adaptability and quick learning are key in a dynamic environment, ensuring seamless engagement with diverse community members. Familiarity with sustainability and climate adaptation practices in forestry will aid in promoting beneficial practices. Additionally, candidates should be adept at interpreting and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Successful management of staff and volunteers requires excellent self-management, problem solving, and organizational skills, along with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, including proficiency in public presentations to effectively articulate project goals and community impacts.

• Basic knowledge of forestry practices, principles, and regulations.
• Strong project coordination skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective, courteous, and professional communication with City leadership, staff and community stakeholders.
• Highly adaptable and quick learner in changing environments.
• Ability to engage diverse community stakeholders effectively.
• Familiarity with sustainability and climate adaptation practices in forestry.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple staff and volunteers effectively.
• Good self-management, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including public presentations.

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.

Salary: $46000 per year