Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator, R.I. Resource Conservation and Development Area Council...

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Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator

For the RI Urban & Community Forestry Program

The Rhode Island Resource Conservation and Development Area Council, Inc. (RIRC&D)

is seeking candidates 

for the position of Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator. This is the key position in

 the cooperative partnership 

between the RIRC&D and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

 - Division of Forest 

Environment (RIDFE) and serves under the direction of the RC&D Coordinator of the

 RIRC&D, and under the 

supervision of the state forester or her designee. This position requires 35 hours per

 week with some flexibility 

and statewide travel. Headquarters are in North Scituate, Rhode Island at the offices

 of RIDFE. Starting salary

 is $44,000, plus employer contribution of health benefits annually.

Job Description

This is professional, interdisciplinary work involved in administering

The Rhode Island Urban & Community Forestry Program, with the goal of

promoting the economic, environmental, and aesthetic values of community

 forest ecosystems. Duties involve many 

aspects of community forestry, including providing technical assistance to 

communities, conduct training and 

workshops, coordination of statewide Arbor Day celebrations, coordination with 

statewide groups and organizations, 

scheduling of events, coordination of meetings, maintain partnerships with various 

groups and/or organizations, 

coordinate and develop targets in RI communities to carry out the state’s Urban & 

Community Forestry Resource Plan, 

prepare reports on findings and recommendations, and the administration of the 

state community and organizations

grant program. Frequent statewide travel and evening and weekend work are required. 

Experience, Education and Skills Required:

1. A Master’s Degree from an accredited university with specialization in Forestry

or a related subject; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in Forestry

or a related subject and

one year of full time professional experience in forestry or arboricultural work; or
3.  Education and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years in  “1”, or “2” above;
5. Valid Driver’s license; and

6. Certification as a RI Licensed Arborist or an ISA Certified Arborist or have the ability to

obtain one (1) of the above within six (6) months of hiring;

7. Experience in public presentations and managing stakeholder groups;

8. Excellent oral and written communication skills;

9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office

10. Available for statewide travel and evening and weekend work

Preference given to those with willingness to think 

creatively and demonstrate 

initiative; experience in public presentations and 

managing stakeholder groups,

 including ability to convey complex issues to a wide 

range of listeners; 

demonstrated ability to manage and lead project teams 

constructively and 

productively; and ability to independently set/meet 

deadlines and complete 

multiple projects over long time periods.

To Apply

Please send a resume and a cover letter addressing the qualifications/

responsibilities of position along with the 

names of three (3) references to:

Rhode Island Resource Conservation 

& Development Area Council, Inc,

60 Quaker Lane, Suite 45

Warwick, RI 02886

Attn: Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator Project

Applications must be received by September 15, 2008.