The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Native Tree Nursery Coordinator in the Advocacy and Restoration Department to be based at CBF’s Clagett Farm located in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Please note: This position splits time between CBF’s Philip Merrill Center located in Annapolis, Maryland and Clagett Farm located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland as well as other field locations throughout the state. Work location will correspond to job responsibilities that follow typical growing/planting seasons.

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION

Established in 1966, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home. Through our education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration efforts, we work together toward our vision of a healthy and resilient Chesapeake Bay ecosystem where people, plants, and animals thrive together.

CBF has a staff of approximately 200 employees working in offices in Annapolis, Maryland; Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. as well as 15 field education program locations. Our staff and volunteer corps work throughout the region educating students and adults, advocating for clean water policies, restoring waterways, and litigating when necessary.

CBF’s headquarters office in Annapolis, Maryland is the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the world’s first U.S. Green Build Council’s LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center—one of the world’s most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings—in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

CONTEXT OF POSITION

The Native Tree Nursery Coordinator provides critical support for CBF’s Maryland land stewardship programs and native tree nursery, located at Clagett Farm in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Through developing partnerships and facilitating land stewardship projects, the Native Tree Nursery Coordinator will accelerate the scope and pace of CBF’s restoration work, helping the organization and our partners achieve Bay restoration and community resilience goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead Clagett Farm’s native tree nursery operations

• Maintain Clagett Farm’s native tree nursery, including potting, weeding, watering, and other maintenance as needed
• Contribute to regenerative agriculture at Clagett Farm and regionally by collaborating with other staff on silvopasture installations, composting, and other projects
• Lead nursery volunteer events, including coordinating with other CBF Departments, posting volunteer events on CBF’s website, leading volunteers through event activities, and tracking and managing volunteer data
• Manage and keep up-to-date tree inventory and tree sales requests
• Safely operate and maintain heavy machinery and equipment necessary for nursery operations

Assist with logistics and event management for the Maryland land restoration program

• Lead event management for CBF’s land restoration program, including scheduling, registration, website updates, and event advertising.
• Coordinate volunteer logistics during restoration events.
• Assist with site preparation, tree delivery, event follow-up and maintenance

Manage volunteer and program data

• Enter volunteer and restoration planting data in CBF database.
• Coordinate data collection with CBF’s GIS Department and other relevant staff.
• Produce the program’s annual report summarizing project outcomes and impact

Coordinate with restoration partners

• Develop partnerships to facilitate tree plantings and land restoration projects throughout Maryland.
• Participate in tabling opportunities to connect partners with CBF resources.
• Collaborate with the Maryland Office Advocacy Team to provide partners and volunteers opportunities to engage in policy initiatives and programs at CBF

• 2-3 years’ experience in nursery operations, tree cultivation, or restoration implementation required. Bachelor’s degree in forestry, botany, environmental science or other related field may substitute for 1 year of experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that include the ability to adapt to different age groups, settings, and audiences. Proficient at creating and delivering engaging presentations for large audiences.
• Collaborative work style that includes working within a team as well as independently
• Excellent time- and project-management skills including the ability to effectively prioritize, troubleshoot, and problem solve
• Proficient in computer applications, with knowledge of database and data management tools, specifically AirTable, preferred

Other Requirements

• Physical ability to lift and carry at least 45 pounds and work outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and submit a driving record to CBF prior to start of employment.
• Position will require driving a full-sized truck with 14’ trailer and the ability to pass a U.S. Department of Transportation physical.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and routinely on weekends.
• Flexibility to accomplish job responsibilities in several work environments, whether it be from home, on the road, or in an office.