<p>Job Description</p> <p>INTRODUCTION:</p> <p>The City of Racine's Forestry Division in partnership with University of Wisconsin Madison Extension - Racine County are working towards in diversifying urban trees and increase urban canopies in the city parks and private residential areas. This project is funded through WI DNR's Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant.</p> <p>POSITION PURPOSE:</p> <p>Under the Supervision of the City Forester and guidance of the Racine County's Horticulture Educator this position will provide bilingual outreach education on urban tree planting & maintenance and coordinate distribution of trees for underserved homeowners in the City of Racine. Follow up with the homeowners on tree planting survival and assistance to city tree planting & maintenance projects are expected.</p> <p>Essential Duties</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES:</p> <p>Identify, promote and maintain external partnerships with diverse community members and organizations promoting tree distribution and outreach education.</p> <p>Develop bilingual outreach materials (flyers, brochures) on urban tree plantings, and maintenance for underserved communities</p> <p>Plan, coordinate and execute tree distribution including registration, marketing and handling of tree materials and supplies.</p> <p>Plan, and coordinate training events on tree planting and maintenance.</p> <p>Monitor and evaluate the distributed trees to underserved communities.</p> <p>Provide support and assistance in City tree planting and maintenance projects as needed.</p> <p>Communicates plans, activities and achievements to the Horticulture Educator and City Forester and provide written reports as needed.</p> <p>ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <p>Indoor office and wide variety of outdoor environments. Days, evening and weekend hours</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>H.S Diploma or equivalent</p> <p>Bilingual in English and Spanish</p> <p>Valid driver's license</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:</p> <p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</p> <p>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook), Google Drive and Canva</p> <p>Ability to work with little supervision and manage multiple tasks</p> <p>Self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to build professional relationships</p> <p>Willingness and ability to travel (must have access to a car)</p> <p>Ability to lift 50 lbs.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>EQUIPMENT USED:</p> <p>Telephone, Computer with associated peripherals and software</p> <p>EXPECTED WORK SCHEDULE:</p> <p>The schedule will be determined after hiring. Applicants should be available to attend meetings, community events and organize tree distribution events during evenings and weekends. Job is no more than 20 hours per week for a maximum 500 hours in total between July till December.</p> <p>This job description is intended to identify essential duties and illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.</p> <p>The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</p>