Urban Forest Intern - City of Takoma Park

The City of Takoma Park is seeking an Urban Forest Intern for a 6-month, full-time internship opportunity to work with the Takoma Park Department of Public Works Urban Forestry program. The duration and hours per week of the internship could be flexible to accommodate the needs of a strong candidate. Typical duties include: Developing outreach materials for a new pilot tree planting incentive program focusing on larger properties, including multi-family residential, commercial, and institutional land; Conducting public outreach both from the office and with site visits to generate interest in the City’s tree planting incentive program; Consulting with property owners and residents regarding tree planting on their property; Assisting with preparation for and oversight of contractor tree plantings; Assisting with tree permit compliance monitoring; Assisting with development of Urban Forestry web content; Assisting with inventory of trees in public space; Other tasks as assigned to support the City’s Urban Forestry program. Minimum qualifications include: Completion of a baccalaureate degree in a related field, or enrollment in a related program; Knowledge gained from some experience related to urban forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or sustainability related projects or programs; Any combination of education and experience that would allow incumbent to understand the subject matter and duties. Valid driver’s license. The hourly wage for this position is expected to be between $16.00 and $18.00 per hour, and will be offered at a level consistent with the skills and abilities of the candidate. The maximum length of the internship is six months. Please include both a resume and a writing sample with your application. A first review of applications is expected to begin on February 28, 2022 and the position will remain open until filled. Please note that COVID vaccinations are now mandatory for all City staff, and will be confirmed with other pre-employment screenings once an offer has been extended. Full details here: https://career4.successfactors.com/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=takomagov&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fUS&career_job_req_id=5488&selected_lang=en_US&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=America/New_York&_s.crb=o8NeSq%2bpI84kIuWefUclm8Lz5z5Yko4LOIq%2bpNwVKw4%3d&utm_source=Takoma+Insider&utm_campaign=f212f25866-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_06_28_06_55_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_04438b38c9-f212f25866-93416757