Conservation Program Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA

Salary: $56.23 - $65.54 Hourly
Location : Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA
Job Type: Temporary - Non-Benefit Eligible
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-01182
Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Division: Drainage and Wastewater Line of Business
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Language Premium: No
Position Description
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an exciting temporary opportunity for a professional to serve as a Temporary or Out-of-Class (OOC) Trees for Neighborhoods Volunteer Program Manager (P&D Spec, Sr-BU) to help the City address the equity, climate change, and public health impacts of the urban forest.
Trees for Neighborhoods helps residents plant, grow, care for, and celebrate Seattle's trees-empowering all of us to keep our urban forest thriving.
In this position, you will help create volunteer opportunities for residents to care for trees and natural areas on sites that can strengthen public land and our connections to it. You will engage closely with the public and organizational partners. This work will involve creating communications materials and managing contracts to operate programs and facilities that support a healthy Seattle urban forest.
This Temp or OOC position is Part-Time .8 FTE and is expected to last between 6-8 months in duration. This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. External candidates are (initially) non-benefited and will receive premium pay in lieu of benefits.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the following:
SPU commits to and as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
Primary Job Responsibilities for Trees for Neighborhoods Volunteer Program Manager:

• Work with partners to run volunteer events focused on planting and caring for trees on public property
• Work with partners to operate the Cedar City Tree Care Facility
• Work with Seattle Public Schools to plant, water, and maintain young trees
• Oversee partner agreements and billing, managing work assignments, leading development of new contracts, and tracking and reporting on program metrics
• Provide content for social media, the website, and a monthly newsletter
• Work with the Trees for Neighborhoods planting program to support residential tree planting
• Support volunteers to lead in-person Tree Walks.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or other work directly related to City planning and development activities
Education: Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or a related field (*If no degree, two (2) additional years of qualifying experience is required)
Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience(s) will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.
Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in urban forestry or urban greening
• Community and volunteer engagement experience, including work with communities of color
• Contract development and management experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to convey complex technical information in engaging and easy to understand ways

Additional Information
In addition to fully completing the online application, we requirecandidates to attach a current resume, and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this role.
The full salary range for this position is $56.23 per hour - $65.54 per hour.
*Temporary employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, at $56.23 per hour.
Workplace Environment/Expectation: This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Work Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Friday (32 hours per week); Primarily Day Shift; (may require some off-shift evening and/or weekend assignments)

Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates (internal or external)
The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
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