Internship opportunity in the City of Takoma Park

The City of Takoma Park is seeking an Urban Forest Intern for a 6-month, full-time internship opportunity to work with the Takoma Park Department of Public Works Urban Forestry program. The duration and hours per week of the internship could be flexible to accommodate the needs of a strong candidate.

Typical duties include:

• Developing outreach materials for a new pilot tree planting incentive program focusing on larger properties, including multi-family residential, commercial, and institutional land;
• Conducting public outreach both from the office and with site visits to generate interest in the City’s tree planting incentive program;
• Consulting with property owners and residents regarding tree planting on their property;
• Assisting with preparation for and oversight of contractor tree plantings;
• Assisting with tree permit compliance monitoring;
• Assisting with development of Urban Forestry web content;
• Assisting with inventory of trees in public space;

Other tasks as assigned to support the City’s Urban Forestry program

Learn more and apply HERE.