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.
“For nearly 50 years, APHIS has been protecting the health and value of America’s agricultural and natural resources.”
“Our primary goal is maintaining the well-being of your trees, while meeting and exceeding your standards of excellence. We do so by focusing on getting the job done right the first time, and completing the project as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality, and most importantly safety.”
“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.
“Gateway Technical College began in 1911 as America’s first publicly funded technical college, preparing students to achieve their academic and professional goals. Our hands-on training in over 70 programs of study prepares 21,000 students annually to enter new careers or advance their current ones. We value and serve students and communities in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties through a nationally recognized approach to career and technical education.”
Visit their website to learn more about their Career Pathways Map.
“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.
“Imani Green Health Advocates, a career development initiative from Imani Village and collaborators Trinity United Church of Christ, Advocate Health Care, Chicago Region Trees Initiative, The Morton Arboretum, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Forest Service and others. The Imani Green Health Advocates program provides professional development and career training to a small cohort of participants, orienting them toward careers in three areas: environmental health, community health and spiritual health.”
Learn more about Imani Village.
“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.
“Growing & Propagating Over 20 Million of the Finest Wholesale Plants in the Midwest. Although Groundcovers are our specialty, Midwest Groundcovers’ plant offerings include Evergreens and Broadleaves, Deciduous Shrubs, Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Vines and Native Prairie, Wetland and Woodland species. We are leaders in the Green Industry in partnering with landscape architects, landscape designers, green roof and plant professionals to create inspiring planting combination solutions. Experts in plants for Midwestern durability and sustainability for over five decades. We are a Wholesale Grower, not open to the public.”
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 2022 year. Email apprenticeship@openlands.org with any questions.
“The Pizzo Group is a family of companies that restores ecosystems and provides sustainable landscape solutions that are both beautiful and functional.”
Find open positions in land restoration with Pizzo and Associations and with Pizzo Native Plant Nurseries.
“Since our modest beginning on the northwest side of Chicago, we have evolved from a neighborhood hardware store to the top landscape supplier with 1 Wisconsin (COMING SOON!) and 5 Chicagoland locations. We’re a local, family-owned and operated business and we take pride in personally getting to know all of our customers, both large and small.”
Learn more about opportunities on their careers webpage.
“At SavATree, we are committed to providing high quality tree and plant health care services to maintain the structural integrity, shape, appearance and overall well-being of your landscape. Our plant health care programs encourage microbial activity, improve root system health, facilitate nutrient uptake and help manage insect, pest, mite and disease issues. Other tree care services include expert tree pruning, hand pruning of shrubs, removals, cabling, lightning protection and storm damage risk audits.”
Learn more about opportunities on their careers webpage.
“The forest preserves of Cook County are an integral part of our community and contribute to our quality of life. Our forest preserves play an important role in helping to protect water and air quality, as well as habitat for wildlife. They give residents of all ages a place to explore nature, be active and healthy, and provide job and scholarship opportunities in communities throughout the county.”
“This two-year curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter a school of professional forestry with advanced standing.”
“Founded in 1975, Winkler Tree & Lawn Care has grown to be one of the largest comprehensive tree and lawn care companies in the Chicagoland area. In addition to being Illinois’ first nationally accredited tree care company by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), we are a member of both the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the Society of Commercial Arboriculture (SCA). Additionally, our staff includes six ISA-certified arborists with over 100 years of cumulative experience!”
Learn more about opportunities on their careers webpage.
