Careers

We’re branching out!

For more than 30 years, North East Trees has worked alongside communities to transform lives and landscapes. If you’re passionate about building a greener city, we invite you to apply and become part of our team.

Director of Strategic Development

Position Overview:

The Director of Strategic Development is a senior leader responsible for driving NET’s growth, sustainability, and long-term vision. This role blends strategic planning, business development, fundraising, and partnership-building to ensure NET thrives in a competitive and evolving landscape. The ideal candidate is a visionary strategist with proven experience in grant procurement, donor advancement, and cross-sector partnerships, combined with strong leadership and communications skills. This is a full-time, exempt position. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and manage all Development Department employees.

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To be considered, email your cover letter and resume to hr@northeasttrees.org

Thank you for your interest in working with North East Trees.

Community Engagement Coordinator

Position Overview

The Community Engagement Coordinator leads outreach efforts that connect communities with NET’s mission and projects. This role builds relationships, fosters participation, and gathers valuable community input to guide ongoing and future initiatives. The Community Engagement Coordinator is a connector, communicator, and advocate who can inspire action and help grow our impact. The ideal candidate is an experienced community builder who can design and lead culturally relevant engagement strategies, represent NET in diverse settings, and elevate our visibility across the region.

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To be considered, email your cover letter and resume to hr@northeasttrees.org

Thank you for your interest in working with North East Trees.

Urban Forestry Crew Supervisor

Position Overview:

The Crew Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily field operations, managing work crews, ensuring safety and efficiency, and coordinating logistics for NET’s Urban Forestry work and projects. After at least one year of experience, at the discretion of their Manager and Department Director, a Crew Supervisor may be eligible for a level 2 Supervisor wage increase and more responsibilities, such as overseeing larger-scale projects and ensuring quality control across operations. This role requires leadership, problem-solving, and strong communication skills to support project success. When other positions become available, internal candidates are strongly considered for advancement.

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To be considered, email william@northeasttrees.org

Thank you for your interest in working with North East Trees.

Urban Forestry Youth Crew

We are currently hiring young people who live in South Central LA, Watts, and Northeast LA to become environmental stewards and train for a career in tree planting, park maintenance, and landscaping.

To be considered, email william@northeasttrees.org

Thank you for your interest in working with North East Trees.