Careers at Western Pennsylvania Conservancy are rewarding in more ways than one. Working for the conservation of Pennsylvania’s natural resources, you’ll experience an unusually deep sense of accomplishment, pride and camaraderie with other like-minded professionals.

Applicants who are interested in being considered for a position can either send a cover letter and resume to the email address listed in the job description, or download and print an application. Completed applications can be sent to:

     Attn: Human Resources
     1478 Mill Run Road
     Mill Run, PA 15464

Manager for the Pittsburgh Area TreeVitalize Partnership

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has an exciting opening in its Community Gardens & Greenspace program for a Manager of the TreeVitalize Project – a significant tree-planting initiative in the City of Pittsburgh and the County Parks. Working with a leadership team consisting of DCNR, City of Pittsburgh Planning, Allegheny County Parks, and Western PA Conservancy, the TreeVitalize Manager will execute plans and tasks identified by the team and coordinate with its many local partners to establish and expand the initiative. Success will be measured by the number of trees planted, the amount of matching funds raised and the number of successful partnerships that are developed for both short and long term efforts to improve and increase the region’s tree canopy.

The position requires experience with project and contract development at the level of $1 million or greater. Position also requires successful experience with fundraising of all types at significant levels, demonstrable experience with landscape restoration projects, preferably tree plantings, experience developing community-based partnerships for local action, and significant budget tracking experience. Preferred qualifications include experience using ARCGIS data base software, knowledge of the environmental issues and regional needs, outstanding communications skills, both written and verbal, and a background in urban and community design, particularly landscape design. This is a full-time position, providing a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

To apply, email a resume and cover letter listing salary expectations to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list 0280609 in the subject line.
 

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.