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At the Texas Trees Foundation, we are passionate about creating greener, healthier communities through urban forestry, education, and environmental stewardship. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals committed to making a lasting impact on the Texas landscape. We’re always looking for enthusiastic, mission-driven individuals who share our vision of a cooler, more sustainable future. Whether you're an experienced arborist, a community organizer, or just beginning your environmental career, we invite you to explore opportunities to grow with us and be a part of something meaningful.
Check Out Our Current Job Opportunities
Director of Urban Forestry
The Director of Urban Forestry is a senior leader responsible for shaping and directing all of TTF’s urban forestry programs and activities. Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, the Director of Urban Forestry aligns the activities of internal and external collaborators and cultivates program-based relationships with government agencies, private stakeholders, funders, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and the media to advance the understanding and use of urban trees for their benefits to human and ecological health.
To apply, please email elissa@texastrees.org.
Senior Program Manager
The Cool Schools Program™ supports the health and well-being of PK-12th grade students through a focus on environmental stewardship and personal connection to nature. This program aims to nurture a life-long love of exploration and appreciation for the natural environment through expansive tree planting, outdoor experiential learning opportunities, and unstructured play.
The Senior Program Manager will serve as a key project delivery and operational lead for the Cool Schools program across multiple projects and geographies. Specifically, this position will collaborate with the Director to build and implement operational practices that support program success and impact. They will ensure consistent delivery and alignment across all regional and functional engagements. This role requires a strategic and organized thinker with a strong operational mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to track progress and success across the program.
To apply, please email samantha@texastrees.org.
Program Manager & Site Lead
The Cool Schools Program™ supports the health and well-being of PK-12th grade students through a focus on environmental stewardship and personal connection to nature. This program aims to nurture a life-long love of exploration and appreciation for the natural environment through expansive tree planting, outdoor experiential learning opportunities, and unstructured play.
The Project Manager & Site Lead will oversee the planning implementation of urban forestry initiatives in the Rio Grande Valley. This role will manage multiple projects that expand tree canopy, reduce urban heat, and create climate-resilient, healthier learning and living environments. The current projects advance our Cool Schools Program™ and urban forestry and tree planting initiatives which currently include the grant-funded design and installation of green schoolyards across 14 campuses in Donna ISD and Mercedes ISD.
To apply, please email anabel@texastrees.org.
Field Operations Assistant
The Field Operations Assistant will support the Urban Forestry Operations & Training Program by assisting with daily tree farm operations and providing mentorship and training support to trainees & volunteers. This role is crucial in maintaining urban forestry operations and ensuring training program efficiency.