About the Position
We are seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Environmental Educator & Tree Program Coordinator. This dynamic, tree-loving individual will inspire others to care for the natural world by conducting environmental education programs and coordinating volunteer tree planting events. The right candidate will be highly organized and innovative, embrace a strong work ethic, and contribute to a team that is committed to having a meaningful and lasting impact on our community and environment. Please see full details on the Keep Omaha Beautiful Careers page.

KOB values diversity of experience, approach, and perspective within our work and our team, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our organization is committed to being an inclusive, diverse workplace that is welcoming to people of all backgrounds, experiences, and circumstances, and reflects the diverse communities we serve and value. We welcome all interested and qualified individuals to submit a resume and a letter of interest, especially people of color, as well as candidates who are biliterate and bilingual in English and Spanish.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
KOB is a relatively small nonprofit, which necessitates employees embracing an all-hands-on-deck approach. The ideal candidate will enjoy a variety of responsibilities and embrace new duties as they emerge. The primary functions of the role consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee KOB’s Trees for Omaha program, which was developed to address the loss of our community’s ash trees due to the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle
• Work with the City of Omaha’s Parks & Recreation Department, local contractors, and volunteers to complete native tree plantings in public parks and along trails
• Develop and conduct standards-based, environmental education programming with local schools focused on the ecosystem functions of urban trees, which concludes with students planting trees on school property
• Oversee tree maintenance/watering contracts and conduct basic follow-up assessments of all KOB-planted trees to track health, growth, and survival rates
• Foster partnerships with area schools and community organizations to expand KOB’s Trees for Omaha program and related environmental education efforts
• Support KOB’s Executive Director and Development Coordinator in securing sponsors and completing grant applications/reports for KOB’s tree planting events and environmental education efforts
• Assist KOB’s Environmental Education Coordinator with developing and conducting other educational programming not directly related to trees (e.g., waste reduction & recycling, water pollution prevention, climate change, etc.) 
• Provide general support for other KOB programs and community events

Required Education & Experience

• A minimum of an associate’s degree in education, environmental science, environmental justice, ecology, sustainability, landscape architecture/design, horticulture, nonprofit management, or another related field
• At least two years of professional experience involving formal or informal teaching, nonprofit program management, urban forestry, horticulture, landscape design, special event planning, community outreach, and/or volunteer coordination

If you’re ready to make a difference helping Omaha become a more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable city, please read the full job description at Keep Omaha Beautiful Careers.