Freelancer Forest Analyst [Part-time Remote]

About the role

We’re looking for a USA-based mid-career arborist to work closely with our Lead Arborist on analyzing imagery to identify tree species and health. This is a contract role requiring 10-20 hours per week with an indefinite contractor agreement. Seasonal work means hours will fluctuate, with busy and slower periods.

Responsibilities

• Identify declining trees on satellite images
• Identify tree species on satellite images
• Quality control the work of our team (e.g., correct tree species, hazard trees, tree height, vegetation encroachment, and overhang)

Requirements

• Experience as a forester or arborist, ideally ISA Certified Arborist
• Proficiency with GIS tools like QGIS and ArcGIS
• Experience interpreting tree characteristics from satellite images
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team player who seeks out feedback

About Our Team

We are a fast-growing team of about 100 people from all over the world, representing fifteen nationalities and speaking fourteen languages: English, Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Luxembourgish, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, Finnish, Estonian, and Afrikaans. We work remotely from eleven countries: United States, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Estonia, Portugal, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, and Canada.

We gather once a year in-person for our team gathering event and offer the option to occasionally meet up for in-person collaboration.

Diversity & Inclusion

The climate crisis is a human crisis that requires diverse perspectives to solve. We place enormous value on diversity and believe the best ideas emerge when people with different backgrounds and experience work together. We are committed to scaling a team that reflects the communities we serve and strive to uphold equitable and inclusive practices across every aspect of our business.

Our Values

• Tackling the climate crisis is our greatest mission. We act with urgency.
• Our curiosity fuels our growth. We recognize that change is constant and find joy and power in exploration.
• We’re rooted in diversity. Just as ecosystems need biodiversity to thrive, our resiliency comes from our differences.
• We Care For Each Other. We love the power of machines but nurture each other as humans.
• Trust is fundamental. We assume the best in everyone and share ideas openly to have a positive impact.