VP, Urban Forestry

American Forests

Vice President leading urban forestry initiatives at American Forests. Partnering with the Chief Program Officer to implement strategies for urban forestry across the nation.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a partner to the Chief Program Officer
Lead the national field strategy for the Tree Equity program
Shape models to deliver urban forestry expertise
Manage Senior Directors and their teams
Oversee Senior Director of Field Delivery and evaluation
Leverage national partnerships to increase urban forestry capacity
Maintain strong relationships with state forestry agencies and city leaders
Lead, coach, and grow a distributed team of senior program leaders
Partner with Philanthropy and Communications on outreach and fundraising strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

12–15 years of professional experience
5–7 years in senior leadership roles
Trusted leader in urban forestry
Deep knowledge of funding and structure of urban forestry programs
Ability to lead complex, multi-jurisdictional programs
Proven track record of building relationships with senior government officials and community partners.
Strong operational and strategic instincts
Familiarity with urban forestry science and research

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health and wellness resources
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible spending accounts
Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Parental bonding leave
Bereavement leave
Military leave
401(k) plan with a 5% employer match

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Hard Skills & Tools

urban forestry expertisefunding structure of urban forestry programsmulti-jurisdictional program management

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship buildingcoachingstrategic instinctsoperational instincts