Deadline: Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Arborist Association Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Remote Job Description: Community Research: Identify underserved and under-resourced communities in Georgia in need of educational resources related to arboriculture, community awareness, workforce development, and Spanish workforce training. Community Engagement: Establish communication with underserved communities and connect them with resources, including GAA Spanish Education Workshops and ISA Certified Arborist Exam Prep Courses/GFC provided scholarship programs. Opportunity Identification: Identify and pursue opportunities in underserved communities to promote workforce development and public education, such as appearances at high schools and technical schools, community festivals, and markets. Relationship Building: Foster relationships with key community members and potential partners, including schools, camps, community advocates, professional organizations, and municipalities. Mission Promotion: Promote GAA's mission, Arborist Certifications, and programming within disadvantaged communities. Membership Promotion: Encourage GAA membership and Spanish Educational Programming within these communities. Committee Collaboration:Collaborate with the Spanish Education, Public Outreach, and Workforce Development Committees to plan, publicize, and execute programs in disadvantaged communities, occasionally requiring travel within the state. Executive Support: Assist the Executive Director in various outreach-related tasks, including membership database maintenance, social media management, translation of materials to Spanish, and assistance with website updates for underserved community initiatives. Event Participation: Participate in the planning and execution of GAA's Annual Tree Climbing Competition and Trees Unite Us Conference, occasionally requiring travel within the state. Qualifications: Fluent in both Spanish and English. At least 5 years of work experience in a similar capacity. Enthusiastic about building relationships with diverse groups of people. Friendly, positive, and diplomatic Detail-oriented and results-conscious. Organized and capable of multitasking Salary: $47,000 annually. How to Apply: Submit resume to jessie@georgiaarborist.org by February 9th, 2024
