Meet with employers in the arboricultural industry.
The organizations below are ready to match you with the right career opportunity. Plan ahead to enquire about specific positions or just come ready to network with professionals with varied backgrounds. Each organization includes a description from their website and a link to get more information.
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“From its over 100 offices worldwide, Bartlett helps both residential and commercial customers maintain beautiful, healthy trees. Bartlett is dedicated to developing environmentally sound products and promoting their use on our clients’ properties.”
Learn more about opportunities on their careers page.
“With operations throughout North America, our branches have expanded, but our commitment to scientifically-based horticultural and environmental services and outstanding client service has never wavered.”
Learn more about opportunities on their careers page.
“To maintain robust ecosystems for plants and animals in an urban landscape, nature needs our help. Forest Preserves staff work with nonprofit partners and thousands of volunteers to conserve, preserve and restore the land, guided by plans like our Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan and using effective management techniques like prescribed burning.”
Learn more about opportunities on their careers webpage.
“Graf Tree Care, Inc. is a tree care/urban forestry consulting firm founded in 1999 in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL. Our company has 16 employees, eight of which are ISA Certified Arborists, two ISA Municipal Specialists, and one Board Certified Master Arborist. We have three divisions: Tree Pruning/Removal, Plant Health Care, Natural Resources Management & GIS”
“Greencorps Chicago’s mission is to empower residents from Chicagoland’s underserved neighborhoods to create change in their lives and communities through training, service, and career opportunities in environmental fields. Greencorps’ project-based model accomplishes daily technical skills and job readiness training while also developing and implementing meaningful projects that support regional sustainability and resiliency initiatives.”
Visit their website to apply for career opportunities.
“IAA Foster interest, establish standards, exchange professional ideas and pursue scientific research in arboriculture.”
Learn how to become a certified arborist with the IAA.
“Our primary goal at Kramer Tree Specialists is to promote the practice of safe and professional arboriculture and empower our clients to be the caretakers of their trees. To achieve this goal, it is integral that our team and clients understand a common goal and shared core values. Our Mission and Core Values that we live by: Safe & Professional Arboriculture, Exceptional Client Service, Exceptional Work Environment, Innovate,
Learn more about opportunities on their careers webpage.
“As principal guardian of Lake County’s open space and natural areas since 1958, we set the standard in nature and historic preservation, and in outdoor recreation and education. The guiding elements of our mission remain focused on preservation, restoration, education and recreation. Acknowledged as a regional and national leader, we protect more than 31,000 acres of natural land and are the second largest Forest Preserve District in Illinois.”
Learn more about open positions and internships.
“The Arborist Registered Apprenticeship is a 3-year training program administered by Openlands in partnership with the Department of Labor and Tree Care Companies across the Chicago region. The Apprenticeship coordinates with the industry to improve recruitment and retention, and create a path to welcome a more diverse and experienced applicants. At the same time, the program introduces participating apprentices to a diverse array of career opportunities in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry all while being paid, gaining credentials, and professional training by certified arborists in the field.”
The application for the Arborist Registered Apprenticeship is closed for the 2023 year. Email apprenticeship@openlands.org with any questions.
