In the next few years, PPR plans to expand the scope of the TreePhilly Program. The program will continue to offer free trees for residential lands, but will also expand efforts to plant trees on park land, engage residents in the planting and maintenance of Philadelphia’s public forested lands, expand the TreeKeepers workforce development program and encourage street tree planting in the areas where residents are the most vulnerable to heat and other stressors.
The Program Specialist will oversee all operational aspects and staff of the Yard Tree Giveaway program, other public programs and marketing efforts related to those programs. The position requires an energetic, self-motivated, and organized person who can work independently as well as collaboratively with the rest of the TreePhilly team/ The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, and weekend work, both in and out of the office.