Join the Trees Forever Team!
Trees Forever is a nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in Marion, Iowa with an additional office in Des Moines, Iowa and remote field staff working across both Iowa and Illinois. Our mission is to plant and care for trees and the environment by empowering people, building community, and promoting stewardship. Join our team and help people sustain the places where they live, work, and play by planting and caring for trees and natural areas!
Growing Futures Program Coordinator
Trees Forever is seeking a full-time Growing Futures Program Coordinator to lead tree care initiatives, coordinate tree planting efforts, and oversee the Growing Futures program. This role supervises crews, supports participant development through hands-on training and professional growth opportunities, engages community partners, and ensures effective program delivery through coordination and evaluation.
Seasonal Watering Crew Lead, Des Moines
Trees Forever is seeking a Seasonal Laborer Crew Lead to support urban tree planting efforts in the Des Moines area. This position focuses on the care of city-owned trees located within public rights-of-way. Responsibilities include leading crews of 6–8 teen workers to water trees, as well as monitoring and tracking tree health and maintenance needs.
Green Iowa AmeriCorps positions with Trees Forever
Know someone interested in working to help the environment? Opportunities are available for eleven-month, six-month, and three-month Green Iowa AmeriCorps members to serve at our Trees Forever site in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids! Learn more and apply online at the Green Iowa AmeriCorps site here.
Trees Forever Benefits Package
• Medical insurance, including an HDHP option, plus dental and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
• Group life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including 24 hours of Personal Time Off
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and references to hiring@treesforever.org. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Trees Forever, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We reserve the right to conduct background checks and drug screenings.