Program Officer – Urban Trees Grant Program
The Chesapeake Bay Trust seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Program Officer for the Urban Trees Grant Program. The Trust was tapped to administer this grant program by the Maryland General Assembly via the 2021 Tree Solutions Now Act, and its goal is 500,000 new trees planted (and maintained) in urban, underserved areas as defined in the statute within the next eight years. For the full position description, please click the blue button below.
Application Instructions and Deadline:
Applications received by 2/21/23 will receive full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled. Please send a resume and cover letter via email to talent@cbtrust.org and place job title “Program Officer – Urban Trees” in the subject line of the email. In your cover letter, please address your ability, based on your skills and experience, to accomplish the specific duties of the position as outlined above. Please describe why you would be an excellent member of the Trust team and why you would be an excellent choice to lead this new urban tree initiative. Applicants that do not address these two points in a cover letter but instead simply outline past experience are unlikely to be considered.
