i-Tree ECO Urban Forestry Summer Internships (6 positions!)

Job Purpose: This position will be working closely with the City of Dallas (Texas) to locate and collect field data as part of an i-Tree ECO study for the City of Dallas. This information will be used to quantify the eco-system service benefits of Dallas’s Urban Forest.


Essential Functions:
* Locate plot center using GPS and maps throughout the City of Dallas.
* Navigate through densely wooded areas and over rough terrain using only maps and GPS
* Collect field data on tree attributes and site information within one-tenth acre plots including:
o Species identification
o Diameter Breast Height (DBH) (inches)
o Height (feet)
o Crown spread (feet)
o Distance from plot center
o Other information as directed
Community Relations:* Ability to interact and cooperate with all Foundation employees and other interns
* Display commitment to the mission of the Texas Trees Foundation
* Proactively establishes and maintains effective working team relationships with all person
Qualifications/Skills Required:
* Enrolled in a two or four year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline.
* Working knowledge of computers and GIS systems.
* Valid driver's license and good driving record.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work and hike in urban terrain and inclement weather.
* Ability to work independently.
* Applicants with education/experience specifically related to urban forestry and experience collecting data related to i-Tree ECO will be given higher consideration.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: matt@texastreesfoundation.org
Matt Grubisich
Director of Operations
Texas Trees Foundation
2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 855
Dallas, TX 75201

Congrats to our Spring 2014 Grads!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Spring 2014 Hort grads! Good luck to you all on your next adventure. Remember that graduation is tomorrow at 7:00pm, but students need to be there 45 minutes early and parents may want to be there between 5:00-6:00pm for good seats!

The High Line in NYC seeks Gardener!

The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It is owned by the City of New York, and maintained and operated by Friends of the High Line. Founded in 1999 by community residents, Friends of the High Line fought for the High Line’s preservation and transformation at a time when the historic structure was under the threat of demolition. It is now the non-profit conservancy working with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to make sure the High Line is maintained as an extraordinary public space for all visitors to enjoy. In addition to overseeing maintenance, operations, and public programming for the park, Friends of the High Line works to raise the essential private funds to support virtually all of the park’s annual operating budget, and to advocate for the preservation and transformation of the High Line at the Rail Yards, the third and final section of the historic structure, which runs between West 30th and West 34th Streets.


Job Description
The Gardener is a full-time, salaried non-exempt, year-round employee of Friends of the High Line, and an integral part of FHL’s Park Operations team. Under the general supervision of the Director of Horticulture, the Gardener will be responsible for the year-round care and maintenance of the High Line’s landscape and grounds. Working interactively with a team of gardeners, custodians, maintenance technicians and High Line administrators, the Gardener’s responsibilities will include all aspects of monitoring, caring for, and reporting on designated park zones, including diverse and unique plantings, hardscape elements, and public use of the park. Full details here.