EcoAction Arlington Job Openings

Join our team! EcoAction Arlington offers a great opportunity for people with a passion for contributing to climate action including career changers seeking entry into the environmental field.

EcoAction Arlington provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status, or other status protected by law.

EcoAction Arlington prides itself on providing a flexible, equitable, family-friendly, and inclusive work environment that values work-life balance. Since the pandemic, we are emphasizing hybrid schedules and the ability to work remotely when feasible.

Benefits for all salaried exempt positions include the following: flexible schedule, the ability to work remotely, 12 paid holidays a year, three weeks paid vacation, and paid sick leave. Vacation and sick leave start accruing on your first day of employment.

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to office@ecoactionarlington.org and include the position in the subject line.

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Tree Ambassadors (part-time)

Note – We are currently accepting applications for these positions but because some federal grant funding has been frozen, our hiring plans for these positions is currently uncertain. The timeline may change depending on the funding situation. We appreciate your interest and will share updates as we have them!

EcoAction Arlington plans to hire one to two Tree Ambassadors to start in late April/early May. These ambassadors will work up to 20 hours a month year-round promoting free trees, Training will be provided. These non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis with no benefits.

The Tree Ambassadors will support the Outreach Manager at EcoAction Arlington. This role requires a dedicated and passionate candidate who enjoys working at the grassroots level to engage diverse groups. This role is critical in advancing our mission to increase tree canopy coverage in Arlington, with a particular focus on engaging communities with low canopy coverage.

You will…

• Canvas in Arlington neighborhoods.
• Cultivate relationships to engage stakeholders to support the Tree Canopy Equity Program.
• Establish relationships with civic association leaders.
• Track, compile and enter data on canvassing areas and client requests for trees.
• Attend community events to promote the Tree Canopy Equity Program.

We’re looking for someone with …

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and track progress  effectively.
• Passion for environmental sustainability, equity, and community empowerment.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace Suite.
• Spanish-language skills are a plus.

Priority will be given to candidates residing in one of the 13 target neighborhoods of the EcoAction Arlington Tree Canopy Equity Program.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.