Director of In-House Tree Planting
Core
Lead the in-house tree planting program for NYC Parks, managing operations, staff, and strategic planning to optimize tree planting outcomes.
Role type
Senior program director (horticulture/forestry)
Builds
In-house tree planting operations and response units
Domain
Municipal government, urban forestry, horticulture
Required skills
strategic leadership, staff management and evaluation, budget management, operational planning, program research and pilot implementation, cross-departmental coordination
Preferred skills
experience in storm event response, knowledge of tree planting techniques and crew configurations
Technologies
fleet management systems, budget tracking tools
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the in-house tree planting program; manage program staff including training and evaluations; liaise with Agency leadership and OMB on budget needs; research and implement optimized planting techniques; coordinate with other divisions on logistics and procurement; report on program challenges and successes; support storm event response activations