Field Arborist (Seasonal, Part-Time) Job at Newport Tree Conservancy, Newport, RI

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  • Newport Tree Conservancy
  • Newport, RI

Job Description

About the Role

The Newport Tree Conservancy seeks a motivated, hands-on Field Arborist to help steward

Newport’s urban forest. This outdoor position combines tree care, volunteer leadership, and

community engagement. Ideal candidates enjoy physical work, working with volunteers, and

being outside in all weather conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise our Tree Corps volunteer team
  • Instruct volunteers in safe tree care practices
  • Tree planting, mulching, and maintenance pruning
  • Water newly planted trees (pump and water tank operation)
  • Evaluate tree health and assist with tree inventory records
  • Support nursery operations (repotting, watering, weeding, tree training)
  • Assist with public programs, workshops, and community events
  • Drive truck and trailer as needed

Qualifications

Required:

  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
  • Ability to pass background check
  • Ability to perform physical outdoor work (lifting, bending, standing for extended
  • periods)
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred:

  • Experience in arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, or related field
  • Basic tree identification knowledge
  • Experience supervising volunteers

Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be

provided in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation

Hourly, non-exempt position. Pay commensurate with experience and in compliance with Rhode

Island wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Newport Tree Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all

backgrounds to apply.

To Apply

Email résumé and short cover letter to:

trees@newporttreeconservancy.org

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Seasonal work

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