Beltline Arboretum Lead

Landscape Maintenance & Installation Crew Member
(Beltline Arboretum Lead - Seasonal)

Employment Type: Seasonal, Full-Time, Hourly
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Employment Classification: Non-Exempt
Start Date: June 2026
End Date: October 31, 2026
Apply by: Open until filled
Reports to: Beltline Arboretum Supervisor
Salary: $18.00 / hr.
Benefits: Partial work apparel. Seasonal employment is not eligible for health/time off benefits.

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.

The Atlanta Beltline is a sustainable redevelopment initiative that links a network of public parks, multi-use trails, and light-rail transit along a primary paved corridor repurposed from a historic 22-mile railroad loop. Encircling downtown Atlanta, it directly connects 45 neighborhoods and encourages walking over driving as residents move between places to live, work, and play. With nearly 2 million annual trail users, the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum offers an exceptional opportunity to educate the public about ecological restoration, the use of native plants, and the role of urban ecology in reconnecting fragmented communities. As part of Atlanta's urban forest, the Arboretum functions as an ecological corridor and a living learning environment that supports education, community science, and research.

Trees Atlanta is an integral partner with Atlanta Beltline Inc., and the Beltline Arboretum Lead will be an instrumental team member in the maintenance of the Arboretum. This position is a full-time, on-site field position and is not eligible for remote work.

You will get to:

• Work with other like-minded individuals in a non-profit setting
• Carry out all aspects of horticultural care and grounds management, including but not limited to watering, mulching, weeding, mowing, pest control, erosion & stormwater control, and invasive vegetation management
• Install irrigation systems and implement watering schedules for new plantings
• Remove invasive plants and other weeds from planted areas, using both manual and chemical methods
• Interface with the public as a responsible ambassador to communicate Trees Atlanta's mission
• Drive Trees Atlanta vehicles including trucks, trailers, and utility vehicles
• Use a variety of hand and power tools including but not limited to string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, shovel, rake, and backpack sprayer
• Use a handheld smartphone, or tablet to collect relevant data in the field, and upload to our server and database through ArcGIS Online
• Assist when needed with work in other Beltline corridor areas

What you need:

• Willingness to work as part of a team and effectively communicate with other team members
• Capable of working individually or in a team
• A valid driver's license (minimum of three-year history) with a clean record
• Proficiency in pickup truck and trailer driving a plus.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Ability to conduct strenuous physical activity, lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, and work on uneven terrain
• Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
• Updated tetanus shot

This position is a seasonal/temporary assignment with a 90-day probationary period. Permanent employment is not guaranteed and is based on budget and program needs. Hours are adjusted to meet seasonal part-time needs.

To Apply:
Complete this application. Applicants must upload a resume and questionnaire responses to complete and submit the application. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and only candidates who have the desired experience and skills will be contacted for interviews. This posting will be removed when the acceptable number of qualified applicants has been received.

Background Verification Disclaimer

• All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug Free Workplace Program).
• Final candidates applying for positions that require driving company-owned vehicles will also have to pass a Motor Vehicle Report review to determine eligibility. Eligible drivers must also pass a DOT physical.
• All new hires will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States of America. Trees Atlanta complies with regulations set by the Department of Homeland Security. Trees Atlanta is a registered E-Verify employer.