Posted: Apr 16, 2009

Posting removal date: Jul 16, 2009

Administrator & Project Manager - WORT

The West Oakland Reforestation Task Force (WORT) is looking for a Administrator & Project Manager to oversee West Oakland's reforestation efforts. Info is below:

Scope of Services Description
Administrator & Project Manager
for the West Oakland Reforestation Project

The West Oakland Reforestation Task Force (WORT) is a community-based collaboration between various organizations, including the West Oakland Project Area Committee for Redevelopment, the West Oakland Commerce Association, the Port of Oakland, the Office of Council Member Nadel, and various neighborhood organizations. The WORT has planted over 750 trees along West Oakland streets in the last 5 years. The WORT's goal is to develop a thriving and attractive urban forest in West Oakland.

The WORT seeks long term, part time administration and project management services for the task force. These services shall include accounting, fundraising, organizing task force and community meetings, development of an RFP and managing the creation of a master plan.

The scope of services shall include:

-Provide a full range of professional and technical services associated with the administration and management of the West Oakland Reforestation Project.

-Establish and manage programs to upgrade the appearance of West Oakland neighborhoods, business districts, schools, public and green spaces by increasing the tree population and vegetation.

-Fundraising from local, regional, state and federal public and private programs for project revenues.

-Execute the development and implementation of a Master Plan to implement the goals and objectives of the WORT

-Create an RFP for services from qualified and experienced consultants to prepare a tree planting and reforestation project in West Oakland.

Required experience:

Administration and project management experience. Academic or work experience in landscaping, urban planning and forestry is a prerequisite for this position.