Events & Volunteer Specialist

Join the TreesCharlotte team as our Events & Volunteer Specialist!

TreesCharlotte is looking for an energetic, organized, and people-oriented Events & Volunteer Specialist to help bring our mission to life across Mecklenburg County. This hands-on role supports tree plantings, TreeAdoptions, tree care events, volunteer engagement, and special events. You’ll coordinate event logistics, communicate with volunteers and community partners, and help ensure every event is safe, organized, and welcoming. This is a fast-paced position with plenty of variety, including regular Saturday work during planting season and occasional weeknight events.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment, and can juggle details while staying flexible when plans change. Responsibilities include recruiting and coordinating volunteers, managing event registration and communications, preparing and maintaining event equipment and materials, supporting day-of event setup and breakdown, driving the TreesCharlotte truck and trailer, and completing post-event follow-up. You’ll work closely with residents, volunteers, businesses, and community partners to create positive experiences while helping grow and care for Mecklenburg County’s urban tree canopy.

What We’re Looking For:

• • 2+ years of experience in event operations, volunteer coordination, community engagement, nonprofit work, or a related field
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • A people-oriented, team-first attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed
  • Comfortable working outdoors, moving equipment, and lifting 50+ pounds
  • Flexibility to work Saturdays during planting season and occasional evenings
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a pickup truck and trailer
  • Experience with WordPress, GivePulse, CRMs, Microsoft Office, and Canva (or similar platforms) preferred
  • A genuine enthusiasm for trees, community engagement, and TreesCharlotte’s mission

If you’re ready to advance your career while making a lasting impact on Charlotte’s urban forest, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage you to review the full job description on the TreesCharlotte website. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Executive Director, Allison Rhodes, allison@treescharlotte.org. Please include “TreesCharlotte Events and Volunteer Specialist” in the subject line. At this time, we are not accepting phone calls about this position.