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Part-time Landscape Designer and Art Educator, Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia

Mission:

To protect and improve Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating.

Job Description

Trees Atlanta, a non-profit, environmental organization, seeks an individual with credentials in both landscape design and art education as a Design/Education Coordinator. The position will entail primary staff responsibility for developing and implementing environmental education programs, as well as designing and helping to establish gardens for schools K-12. Other responsibilities will include helping staff designers with urban tree planting projects, streetscapes, etc., coordinating volunteer events, as well as additional responsibilities to be determined.

Qualifications

·         Education: Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or related degree, preferably with coursework in art or art education.

·         Experience in landscape design/art education/environmental education

·         Ability to work collaboratively on a team

·         Experience working with students K-12

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

·         Must be able to tolerate working outdoors, with exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather, and insects.

·         Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 25 lbs.

·         Evening and weekend work will often be necessary

·         Average work week of 24 hours

·         Reports to Chief Program Officer

Compensation: $14 to $18 per hour, depending on education and experience

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Website: TreeAtlanta.org

Send Resume and Cover Letter To: Greg@treesatlanta.orgwith, Landscape Designer and Art Educator, in the subject line