Green Yards Project Coordinator; GFY Project Coordinator

Salaried, non-exempt. Full-time (40 hours per week).

Monday to Friday schedule, with occasional weekends and evenings as needed. 37 hours per week between Memorial Day and Labor Day (while maintaining a 40 hour per week salary).

GFY Project Manager

Annual salary set at $63,000. Eligible for full benefits package, including 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement match up to 2%, paid time off starting at 3 weeks' vacation, 11 holidays, and sick time. The office is closed during the final week of December.

Friends of Trees Portland office at 3117 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR 97212. Stairs required to access the office. Travel throughout the City of Portland with FOT provided vehicles. Work a combination of in-office, outdoor, and hybrid/remote.

February 2027

3 year fixed-term position through February 2030, with potential for extension

Since 1989, Friends of Trees (FOT) has planted nearly a million trees and native shrubs in 120+ neighborhoods in six counties across two states. We've done this through engaging tens of thousands of community members, and while implementing and growing programming that aims to do this work inclusively and equitably. We plant trees, and so much more. Learn more about The Friends of Trees Way, about Our Commitment to Equity, and about Our Community Partnerships.

The Green Friendly Yards (GFY) Project Coordinator will work alongside the GFY Project Manager to implement the Green Infrastructure Pilot (aka Green Friendly Yards) led by Friends of Trees. This project is part of the broader Energy Friendly Homes (EFH) Program, a program operated by Evergreen Energy Partners and funded by the Portland Clean Energy Fund. Through this collaboration, Friends of Trees will integrate green infrastructure installations – which may include trees, rain gardens, native and climate-adapted hedgerows, naturescapes, depaving, and related infrastructure – alongside home energy upgrades for low income households across Portland.

This is a project-based, term-limited position with anticipated funding through February 2030. Continuation beyond this date is dependent on continued project funding.

The GFY Project Coordinator will work in coordination with the GFY Project Manager to guide participating households from referral through site visit, design coordination, installation, and follow up support and maintenance, working closely with residents, contractors, and the project team to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities include:

adhering to project protocols and processes, building strong client and contractor relationships, developing green infrastructure design plans alongside clients, and tracking project progress from client intake through project completion.

This is a hands-on role that requires initiative and strong follow through. The GFY Project Coordinator will work closely with the project team, contractors, FOT staff, and clients to deliver meaningful environmental and community investment for low-income homeowners across Portland.

• Referral & Intake
  • Review client referrals and conduct client outreach
  • Facilitate collaborative yard consultations and goal setting at clients' homes
  • Adapt communication style based on client's backgrounds and needs to facilitate a cooperative and supportive project from start to finish
  • Identify green infrastructure opportunities that match client's needs and interests
  • Support client awareness of the benefits of the green infrastructure yard opportunities
• Design Development
  • Record field measurements and relevant observations on…