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We're hiring!
Tree Care Associate

We're seeking a Tree Care Associate to help water and care for trees throughout the city. This is an exciting opportunity to work outdoors in the community, building and sustaining Boston's urban forest. The Tree Care Associate will be supplied with a pickup truck that is outfitted with a watering tank and pump. As needed, they will also assist at tree planting and giveaway events.

Apply to be a Tree Care Associate
Associate Director

The‌ Associate Director will direct and oversee programs. Working closely with the staff, they will oversee the daily operations of current projects, the development of new projects, the evaluation of current projects, the creation of metrics for project assessment and will assist in collaboration across the organization and in ensuring that projects are on schedule and on budget.

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Are you a Boston teen or young adult looking for a summer job?

Are you interested in working outdoors this summer?
Do you want to help improve your Boston community?

Speak for the Trees is hiring team leaders and Boston teens for our 6 week summer Teen Urban Tree Corps (TUTC) program. TUTC has been one of our core programs programs over the past 4 years and we are thrilled to run it again this summer. Find out more and apply today at the links below.

Team Leaders are young adults, ages 19-24, who supervise youth in caring for Boston's tree canopy by engaging in tree identification, climbing, plantings, watering and more. This is a paid position of $17-$20/hr for 30 hours a week starting in mid June and running through early August. Find out more and apply on our website.

Apply to be a Team Leader

Are you a Boston teen, ages 14-18, interested in learning how to improve Boston’s environment? Join us in caring for Boston’s trees, learning about careers in forestry, visiting some of Boston’s best green spaces, and more! Paid $15/hr for 25 hours a week throughout the six-week program from late June through early August.

Apply to be a Teen Participant
MassCEC Summer Interns

Every spring, summer, and fall semester we seek interns to help with communication and event planting. These interns work closely with staff to write newsletters, blog posts, and social media and assist with event coordination. This position is 30 hours / week during the summer semester from mid May through end of August.

If interested, send a resume and cover letter to David Meshoulam at [email protected]

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Thank you Delta Air Lines!

Speak for the Trees is excited to be partnering with Delta Air Lines again in 2023! With their support, we will plant and distribute 60 trees in low canopy neighborhoods. In addition, their support will provide 4 Boston teenagers with an opportunity to learn about and advocate for trees through our Teen Urban Tree Corps summer program. We are excited for another amazing year and grateful to keep expanding Boston's urban tree canopy in places that most need it.

 
We've got plans

On Tuesday we kicked off a strategic planning process that will guide our work over the next 3 years. Over the next six months members of our staff and board will be working closely with consultants from Empower Success Corps to undergo an environmental analysis, review our mission and vision, and develop goals and tactics. Stay tuned for opportunities to deepen our understanding of the broader context in which we are working.

 
#TreeTuesday on Instagram

Do you like learning about trees?
Follow our newest Instagram series, Let's Talk Trees Tuesday

Coming at you with regular tree stories, facts, and general information about trees that we are super excited to share with you. Follow us on Instagram. Have a story you want to share? DM us!

Our series will also highlight personal stories about trees and their importance to not only the environment, but also individuals. Our first story comes from our MassCEC intern, Emily Wallace.

Let's talk about woody debris. What is it and why is it important? Large woody debris is extremely important in aquatic and forest ecosystems because of its role in nutrient cycling and habitat transformation.

Learn more about trees
 
Upcoming Events
Climate Education Conference

MIT Café: Climate Action Through Education will be hosting their Climate Education Conference in April. Participants will explore interdisciplinary climate curriculum, connect with MIT climate groups and resources, and learn how students can contribute to the climate justice movement. 

When: Saturday, April 1st from 9am-5pm

Where: MIT Sloan School

100 Main Street, Cambridge

Learn More & Register
 
Arbor Week Sponsorships

At Speak for the Trees, we celebrate trees year-round. Arbor Day - the last Friday in April - marks a day of tree celebration across the country. We are proud to host a week-long celebration, Arbor Week, full of events, speakers, giveaways, and tree plantings.

If you work for a company or are a member of a group that would be interested in sponsoring the event, we have sponsorship packages available. For more information or to discuss these options or others, please contact Victoria Frothingham, Development Manager, at [email protected] or 617-510-1140.

 
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