Engagement Manager (Part-Time, 1-Year Term)

Our Mission in Action

Trees play a vital role in solving some of the most pressing issues facing our communities and natural spaces today. For 150 years, American Forests has stood boldly at the forefront of the conservation movement, working collaboratively and innovatively to ensure that all people have access to the benefits of trees. As we look ahead to the next 150, continued collective action will be essential to securing a healthy, climate-resilient future for all. To support this work, we are looking for a part-time (20 hrs/week) Engagement Manager to join our Urban Forestry team for a one-year term.

Who You Are

You are a highly organized, relationship-oriented project manager who thrives in coordinating programs, events, and stakeholders. You have a pulse on the field of urban forestry, and a curiosity to learn more. You bring strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a calm, solutions-oriented approach. You are motivated by supporting community-based partners and advancing equity in climate and urban forestry.

What You’ll Do

As a part of the team, you will support American Forests’ efforts to engage and support frontline-serving leaders advancing Tree Equity. This role is responsible for project managing and executing a national peer-to-peer learning network for Catalyst Fund grantee-partners - a national cohort of 58 municipal, community-based, and faith-based grantee partner organizations working across 80 cities. You will coordinate and deliver a defined portfolio of engagements - including virtual roundtables, workshops, and an inaugural in-person convening - that build partner capacity and strengthen the Tree Equity movement. Success in this role means delivering high-quality, well-coordinated engagements that strengthen relationships, build partner capacity, and foster a connected, engaged grantee network within the field of urban forestry. Major responsibilities include:

Program & Event Management (60%)

Grantee Network Coordination (25%)

Program Support (15%)

What We’re Looking For

We don’t expect you to check every single box. If this role excites you, we want to hear from you! We’re interested in your ability to learn, collaborate, and bring fresh perspectives.

Reporting and Supervision

The Engagement Manager reports to the Senior Director, Catalyst Initiative.

This position does not have any direct reports at this time.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position with a one-year term, with possibility for renewal. The budgeted rate is between $25.64 and $33.33 per hour.

This position is not eligible for benefits under American Forests total rewards program. 

Working Conditions

This is a remote position based in the United States. Up to 30% of travel throughout the U.S. and/or to American Forests’ headquarters in Washington D.C. may be required. 

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods and to operate a computer and other office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to support individuals across the full range of abilities and experiences in performing the essential functions of the job

About Us

American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large forest landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests and movement building. We envision a world in which the significant environmental, societal and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people. Established in 1875, American Forests is the oldest national non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. working to restore urban forests and forested landscapes for over 150 years. 

American Forests is proud to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible workplace. These are our shared values. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to be a part of our team to help make a difference individually and collectively as we work toward achieving our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming and respectful and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth for every team member. 

American Forests is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/LGBTQ+ Encouraged to Apply

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.