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.

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.

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.

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.

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]

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.

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.

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.

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