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Planting Operations Coordinator

Western Reserve Land Conservancy

Job Location:

Cleveland, TN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 45000 - 51000

Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Western Reserve Land Conservancy has an immediate opening for a Planting Operations Coordinator. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Community Forestry and will be located at the Land Conservancys facilities in Cleveland Ohio. There may also be some work at field locations throughout Cleveland.

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $45000 to $51000 annually commensurate with experience and the position is eligible for benefits.

BACKGROUND

Western Reserve Land Conservancy is transforming communities across Ohio by protecting the land and water that sustains us and reimagining the places where we live. Headquartered in Moreland Hills we are the largest land conservancy in the state and a nationally accredited nonprofit through the Land Trust Alliance.

Our work spans the state of Ohiofrom the Lake Erie shoreline to working farms and forests and into the heart of our cities. Through partnerships statewide we have permanently protected more than 80000 acres across 1000 properties including the creation of 250 public parks and preserves. We collaborate with private landowners farmers public agencies corporations and community partners to conserve natural landscapes prime soils and bring nature back into neighborhoods. Our nationally recognized Urban Conservation program is at the forefront of urban revitalizationturning vacant and blighted properties into vibrant green spaces advancing innovative land reuse strategies planting trees and creating healthier more resilient communities.

None of this is possible without the commitment and dedication of our talented staff. We are very proud that since 2021 we have been recognized 5 times as a Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio by The Plain Dealer/.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role manages the operational planning and logistics of tree planting initiatives ensuring the timely sourcing and inventory management of over 800 trees annually. It oversees the development and maintenance of databases for trees tools and supplies to support efficient field operations and stakeholder visibility.

Responsibilities include procuring trees equipment and materials with a focus on cost efficiency coordinating vehicles contractors and site preparation and ensuring accurate tracking of planted trees in GIS systems. The role also supports permitting utility coordination and overall readiness of planting activities to ensure smooth and compliant project execution.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Community Tree Plantings

Source trees - maintain adequate inventory of over 800 trees per year for planting initiatives in spring and fall
Design develop and implement tree inventory database to ensure all stakeholders have access to the status of each plant
Design develop and implement tool equipment and supply databases ensuring tree care teams have access to supplies required for planting
Source tree supplies and tools ensuring cost savings where possible and working with Finance to ensure vendors are paid
Ensure accurate planted tree inventory in our ARC GIS system
Coordinate vehicles and equipment for planting
Coordinate contractors and/or internal resources for planting specific site prep (hole digging soil amendment)
Call OUPS for planting
Assist in permitting

Planning

Assist Community Forester Development Grant Managers and Tree Care Manager in tracking grant deliverables and assuring alignment between funding sources labor and volunteers and grant deliverables

Tree Giveaways

Track metrics on survival of distributed trees implementing changes to the program to maximize establishment

Other

Support maintenance operations engaging in fieldwork seasonally

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES

Experience working in urban and community forestry
Experience with project management
Experience working on a collaborative team
Strong organizational skills
Valid drivers license and safe driving record
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work outside in all types of weather and lift 80 pounds
Minimum of high school degree with college degree preferred
Experience driving a large truck and pulling a trailer
Prior experience working with volunteers

Western Reserve Land Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to hiring staff members who represent the rich diversity of our community. At the Land Conservancy all employees and applicants for employment are judged on their merits. The Land Conservancy is committed to providing an environment free of illegal discrimination of any kind and does not base any employment decisions on race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression religion age disability military or veteran status or any other protected category under federal and state laws.

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