Urban Forestry Workforce Development Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 23, 2025
Treejectory+ is an exciting paid education and workforce development program serving disadvantaged (DAC) and low-income (LIC) communities. This program helps participants grow their careers while enhancing our urban forests. Through hands-on training led by ISA Certified Arborists and Urban Forestry professionals, participants gain valuable skills, real-world experience, and access to meaningful job opportunities in urban forestry. As part of this unique program, participants will help plant 1,500 trees in DAC/LIC communities through our Plan & Plant Project, making a lasting impact on their neighborhoods.
By the end of this program, you’ll master industry standards for tree care and maintenance, learn proper planting and watering techniques, explore cutting-edge GIS mapping software, and uncover exciting career pathways in urban forestry—and so much more! Not only is this a paid training opportunity, but the development of skills within this program will make participants a stronger applicant in the green workforce. Additionally, upon completion of Treejectory+ you will have access to industry professionals with recruitment potential, and will have already gained reputable references from our ISA Certified Arborists.
Join us in shaping a sustainable future—one tree, one career, and one community at a time!
Up to 40 hours at $18/hour, if eligible for the stipend. Takes place from November 2nd - November 22nd, 2025.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 23, 2025
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years old or over
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to use conversational English*
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be willing to work outdoors/in varying weather conditions
Must have valid government issued ID
Access to internet**
In order to be eligible for the paid hourly stipend candidates must live within the Priority Population zones identified by CARB (blue or red areas): https://gis.carb.arb.ca.gov/portal/apps/experiencebuilder/experience/?id=5dc1218631fa46bc8d340b8e82548a6a&page=Priority-Populations-4_0
*Tree San Diego recognizes that a large population of the areas we serve speak Spanish as their first language. Treejectory+ will provide transcripts of all presentations and course materials in Spanish. While fluency in English is not a requirement, one should consider that all lectures and live communication will be in English. If you have any concerns, please contact us at treejectory@treesandiego.org
**The lack of access to affordable internet should not influence one's decision to apply for Treejectory+. If you would like to apply for our program but do not have access to a reliable internet connection, please contact treejectory@treesandiego.org so that we can provide you with free resources.
***To be considered, once we confirm your eligibility, please email us back with your acceptance of the offer. We cannot move forward with out your written confirmation. Thank you!