Workforce Development Supervisor

Workforce Development Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt Apply By: July 10th (For priority consideration) Anticipated Start Date: July/August 2026 Reports to: Workforce Development Senior Manager Salary: $45,000 -$46,000 (Commensurate with experience), this role is partially grant-funded through 2028. Benefits: Offered after the probationary period (Paid Time Off - PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision with monthly company contribution, paid holidays - including your birthday, 403(b) (immediate eligibility with company match after 1 year) Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non-profit community group committed to protecting and improving Atlanta�s urban forest through planting, conserving, and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta works tirelessly to address Atlanta�s tree loss, protect its forests, and create new greenspace. Empowered by its wonderful community of volunteers, Trees Atlanta serves the metro Atlanta area, and has grown to become one of Atlanta�s most widely known and supported non-profit organizations. Job Description The Workforce Development Supervisor will oversee two job training programs under the direction of the Workforce Development Senior Manager. The Seasonal Forestry Technician program supports the planting and conservation/restoration programs at Trees Atlanta. These individuals assist with the basic plant care of the greenspaces being maintained by Trees Atlanta, and include watering, pruning, staking, mulching, and invasive removal. This program is where many individuals get their start in forestry at Trees Atlanta and other organizations. The Urban Forestry Career Pathways (UFOR) is a grant-funded program to introduce adults to Forestry to upskill them for economic mobility and growth. This program partners with the Atlanta Beltline Inc, Birds Georgia, and the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (ACSS) to deliver a 10-week cohort, four times a year. The Workforce Development Supervisor will hire and mentor individuals in both programs while supervising the designated work. You will have the opportunity to: Seasonal Forestry Technician Leadership Partner with Trees Atlanta program department leaders to support their seasonal maintenance needs Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate seasonal employees with an interest in urban forestry and urban ecology maintenance Lead work groups in outdoor greenspace work including, but not limited to - tree planting, tree watering, pruning, invasive species removal, mulching Teach various forestry topics to help Techs develop competencies surrounding tree/plant identification Coordinate Technician rotation calendar to ensure program departments have adequate coverage during the maintenance season Lead Technician evaluations and work with department leadership regarding the progress and performance of the Technicians Urban Forestry Career Pathways Program (UFOR) Leadership Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate UFOR participants within the grant-specified target areas Supervise 10+ cohort participants within the grant-funded workforce development program while partnering with external organizational stakeholders. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise one to two Senior Leads who will assist with working with cohorts on worksites Collaborate and partner with internal planting and maintenance program leadership to design and facilitate programmatic efforts for both youth and adults Collect and analyze data to tell the impact story of Trees Atlanta�s workforce programming that will influence current and future program funding Assist the Workforce Development Senior Manager with the curriculum development to ensure that the program has well-rounded experiences that will give individuals a working knowledge of urban forestry to promote full-time employment Work with the Workforce development coordinator to schedule room space and follow up communication Fill in for Senior Leads in the event they are absent from work What you need: Have at least three (3) years o…