Tree Pittsburgh

The ReLeaf Program Intern will participate in a hands-on immersion into tree planting, care, and outreach across urban and suburban contexts. The intern will also help within the Tree Equity Department, support community education on the benefits of urban tree canopy, and assist with community surveying to gather input for community forestry and ReLeaf plans. In addition, the intern will help with the development and updating of website content and other communications materials for the ReLeaf program to help share information, highlight community engagement, and promote project progress. The intern position can fulfill college credit internship requirements of 150 hours for the Spring 2026 semester, and Tree Pittsburgh is open to discussing any additional school internship  requirements. However, those who are not seeking college credit, and/or do not need a full 150  hours for their internship are still encouraged to apply. Position start date, end date, and hours per week are flexible and negotiable depending on the  candidate’s needs and availability. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, starting no later than the week of February 9, 2026, and ending no later than May 21, 2026.   The nature of community outreach work means some evening and Saturday activities, therefore the intern should have a flexible schedule. To learn more about the position,   click here .

Tree Pittsburgh is seeking a motivated, personable, and highly organized Event Rental Intern. This individual will work with the Event Rental Manager to fulfill a number of tasks in the Event Rental Program, including but not limited to: Attend events as a Tree Pittsburgh staff supervisor – duties include opening the building, prepare for client arrival, welcome client and friends/family, check in with all vendor arrivals and ensure all are aware of the zero-waste policy, answer any questions clients may have throughout the event, set up/manage/break down waste stations (crucial to successful zero waste operations), close up building at the end of event. Respond to initial inquiry emails, schedule tours, check the calendar to confirm availability. Show the space to potential renters, give details about our available inventory, how the rentals work, explain our zero-waste policy and what Tree Pittsburgh is as an organization. Book events – communicate directly with clients to answer any questions about the rental, obtain information for contracts, draft contracts for client’s review and signature. Sort compostables once a week with the Rental Manager and Facilities manager prior to compost pickup. Restock/order BPI Certified compostables for the compostables inventory. The Event Rental Intern will also assist with the planning and execution of an open-house event. The expected time commitment for this position is 7 – 10 hours per week with the potential for extra hours when working rental events. The intern position can fulfill college credit internship requirements if their school’s requirements are met. Interested applicants who are not seeking college credit are still encouraged to apply. Position start date, end date, and hours per week are flexible and negotiable depending on the candidate’s needs, university program needs, and availability. Ideally, the candidate will be available 2-3 days a week. Typical work hours are between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. with the exception of some weekend events, to be discussed with the Event Rentals Manager.

Tree Pittsburgh is hiring a  Nursery Production Coordinator  to help  plan and execute the full plant production cycle  at our Heritage Nursery, which grows  25,000+ containerized trees and shrubs annually  from locally collected seed. This position plays a key role in organizing production schedules, coordinating seasonal workflows, and ensuring our nursery stock stays healthy, consistent, and ready to support planting efforts across the region. Working under the supervision of the  Nursery Director , the Coordinator oversees planting and transplanting schedules, manages daily plant care and nursery maintenance, supports Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, and maintains accurate digital inventory and production records. This role also helps lead seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers during busy production periods and represents Tree Pittsburgh during occasional wholesale interactions and public-facing events such as retail plant sales. Qualifications: Candidates should have  3+ years of nursery, greenhouse, or plant production experience , strong attention to detail, and confidence working outdoors in all weather. Proficiency with  Excel and Google Sheets  is required. Pesticide applicator license is preferred (or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire). Schedule:  Full-time position with  Saturday availability during the growing season . Learn more about the position   here .