Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary teacher and mentor for a cohort of up to 10 students during a 10-week Urban Nature Arboriculture training program, including labs with Bartlett Tree Experts (total of 120 hours).
• Support the integration and ongoing development of the Arborist Training Program. 
• Collaborate with Unlimited Potential’s Adult Education team to identify curriculum improvements,  training opportunities and potential barriers for students.
• Provide ongoing guidance, mentorship, and support to cohort members.
• Work collaboratively with grant partners, community leaders, and residents to promote participation in urban forestry career pathways.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in arboriculture, or a combination of education and practical arboricultural experience. Experience is demonstrated  through study, teaching, professional experience, and/or certification (e.g., Arizona Landscape Contractors Association, International Society of Arboriculture, or Association of Professional Landscape Designers).
• Spanish fluency required
• Experience in training, coaching, or mentoring within arboriculture or a related field.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and deliver instruction effectively to adult learners.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and demonstrate enthusiasm for supporting urban forestry initiatives.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Availability for two morning classes and Saturday field experience days.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience working in multicultural environments.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).