Tacoma Tree Foundation opportunities!
We are hiring part-time interns!
The nonprofit Tacoma Tree Foundation (TTF) is hiring 3–5 part-time staff members for June–December 2024. TTF focuses on expanding the urban forest through community-based tree planting and education (www.tacomatreefoundation.org/programs). This temporary paid internship opportunity is open to anyone in the Tacoma area who is currently enrolled in a local college, with preference given to candidates studying in related fields such as environmental studies, social work, and communications. Download application instructions below.
We are hiring a full-time Planting Director!
The Planting Director will lead our neighborhood tree planting, community building, and volunteer management efforts. This team member will work closely with TTF staff and partner organizations (such as the City of Tacoma, Pierce County, and American Forests) to grow Tacoma’s tree canopy by identifying and developing opportunities for community-driven tree planting and general greening projects. The role involves the proactive planning and management of multiple contracts, directing planting program logistics and equitable community engagement efforts, supervising staff, representing TTF in the community, and contributing to other organizational activities as needed. This is a full-time, salaried position estimated at 40 hours per week with flexible, hybrid scheduling and frequent evening and weekend hours. Download application instructions below.
