Green Space Manager
Type: Hybrid
Category: Full-time
Solution Areas: Adaptation & Resilience
Regions: Portland Metro Area
Apply by 11/22/26
TITLE: Green Space (GS) Program Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt from overtime. Full-time (40 hours per week).
HOURS: Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday schedule. Planting season (October – May) often includes Saturday work. Occasional evenings as needed.
SUPERVISED BY: Deputy Director
SUPERVISES: 3-member Green Space (GS) team and occasional interns
PAY RATE: Annual salary set at $70,000. Eligible for full benefits package, including 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement match up to 2%, paid time off starting at 3 weeks’ vacation, 11 holidays, and sick time. Organization will be closed during the final full week of December.
LOCATION: Friends of Trees Portland office; stairs required to access. Travel throughout Portland and Salem metro areas with FOT provided vehicles. Work combination of in-office, outdoor, and hybrid/remote.
EXPECTED START DATE: February 2027
ABOUT FRIENDS OF TREES
Since 1989, Friends of Trees (FOT) has planted nearly a million trees and native shrubs in 120+ neighborhoods in six counties across two states. We’ve done this through engaging tens of thousands of community members, and while implementing and growing programming that aims to do this work inclusively and equitably. We plant trees, and so much more. Learn more about The Friends of Trees Way, about Our Commitment to Equity, and about Our Community Partnerships.
JOB SUMMARY
The GS Program Manager oversees GS Program activities and staff, including project and program planning, budget oversight, grant and contract management, and supervision of GS staff. The GS team hosts 45+ community-based events and activities each year, engaging thousands of community members and volunteers.
GS programming includes tree planting, natural area stewardship, tree giveaways, workshops, community engagement, and K-12 education. The Manager provides strategic direction and support to the team in planning, coordinating, and delivering their events and programming. They collaborate with GS staff, fellow FOT programs, community and non-profit partners, public agencies, volunteers, and interns to foster community and environmental stewardship of our urban and suburban green spaces throughout the Portland-Vancouver and Salem metro.
See the full job description and application process HERE.