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SavATree LLC

Operations Manager

Wyckoff, NJ

$75K/yr

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What is a shade tree?

A Shade Tree job typically refers to work involving the care, maintenance, and management of trees that provide shade in urban or landscaped environments. This may include pruning, planting, diagnosing tree health, and ensuring trees do not pose safety hazards. Professionals in this role often work for municipalities, landscaping companies, or arborist services to enhance green spaces. Their work helps improve air quality, reduce urban heat, and support ecological balance.

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Shade Tree Mechanics often work in less controlled environments, which can present challenges like unpredictable weather, limited access to advanced equipment, and the need to improvise with available tools. They may also encounter a diverse range of vehicle issues without the support of a fully stocked professional workshop. Managing customer expectations and ensuring high-quality repairs despite these constraints is an essential part of the job. However, these challenges can also foster creativity, resourcefulness, and a strong sense of independence, making the work both rewarding and varied.

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Trenton Area Program Manager

New Jersey Conservation Foundation

Far Hills, NJ • On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support green investments in Trenton by creating a community culture focused on climate change mitigation and advocating for green initiatives.

  • Coordinate the expansion of Trees for Trenton, planting shade trees in public spaces with support from various programs and donors.

  • Develop and lead programs that engage communities in nature, urban agriculture, and conservation efforts.

Job description

Land / Urban Action Reports to: Senior Fellow for Conservation Justice


Classification: Full Time - Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: None


Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000


Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

  • Support green investments in the City of Trenton by:
    • Creating a community culture dedicated to mitigating the effects of climate change and advocating for green investments in neighborhoods that provide cool, clean, safe spaces for residents
    • Coordinating the expansion of the Trees for Trenton partnership initiative, planting additional shade trees along city streets, and in parks and other public spaces, with support from the NJDEP Natural Climate Solutions Program, various grant sources and private donors.
    • Enhancing the profile of NJ Conservation Foundation’s work and initiatives to engage the community and create a conservation justice movement through social media and other emerging strategies and tools.
    • Facilitating the establishment of Micro Forests and Pollinator Meadows in Trenton and support similar efforts in other cities, as prescribed in NJCF’s Strategic Plan.
    • Advocating for Federal, State and County green investments in Trenton, including but not limited to the Old Wharf; Capital Park; Capital City Farm, Assunpink Greenway, D&R Canal State Park and Circuit Trails implementation.
  • Develop and lead programs and initiatives that engage communities in nature, urban agriculture, the outdoors and the work of NJ Conservation Foundation.
  • Support effective advocacy, communications, campaigns and strategies to advance urban action goals in Trenton and other cities as needed.
  • Help build and support coalitions with partner organizations to build broader support for urban greening across the state.
  • Prepare reports and other supporting materials for NJCF board reports, committees and NJCF
  • Assist Development staff in preparing grant proposals and
  • Communicate NJCF policy positions to target audiences, including elected officials, administrative agencies, media, and partner organizations in a credible, reasonable voice.
  • Initiate and complete land transactions in Trenton and adjacent
  • Utilize NJ Conservation Blueprint, Tree Equity Score mapping and other planning tools to support work in Trenton.
  • Coordinate with other nonprofit partners, funders and government agencies on policies, transactions and funding strategies.
  • Support the board’s Land Acquisition, Stewardship & Urban Action Committee as
  • Provide up to date financial information to the Finance Department on all

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in conservation, land use planning or related
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in urban planning, green infrastructure or related
  • Experience with project
  • Knowledge of and experience with conservation and/or green infrastructure
  • Interest in learning land preservation methodologies, tools and
  • Commitment to the mission of the NJ Conservation

Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to work well with a staff team, volunteers, partners, funders, public agencies and
  • Competence working with diverse organizations and individuals from a variety of
  • Ability to respond quickly and adapt to
  • Knowledge of New Jersey public policy arena, ideally including land protection programs and urban greening programs.
  • Experience with research, analysis, and preparation of
  • Experience with iTree, Tree Equity Score and other GIS based

 Work Environment

  • Hybrid as directed by management
  • Office Assignment – The Social Profit Center at Mill One, Hamilton, NJ
  • Frequent Outdoor environment

Other Responsibilities
Support New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s broader land conservation, stewardship, development, engagement and communications work as needed.


Please note this job description 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.


EEO Statement
New Jersey Conservation Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse staff, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.