Seasonal Associate Consulting Arborist

Pay Range: $20-$25/hr
100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) Company

As a Seasonal Associate Consulting Arborist for Rainbow Treecare (a division of Rainbow Companies), your primary responsibility is to provide entry-level sales support to our Consulting Arborist team throughout the Twin Cities. This position is an integral part of our industry leading consulting team and is intended to allow for the development of skills necessary to advance to the position of Consulting Arborist. 

You have an interest in helping to manage an urban ecosystem through your efforts. You will be responsible for evaluating the current condition of ash trees and their suitability for protection against emerald ash borer as well as a growing selection of other landscape trees for their suitability for both proactive and reactive treatment strategies. Plant identification is also an important function. You will be responsible for conducting tree inventories and collecting various data for each plant into one of several databases. Lastly, strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of organization are necessary to communicate about proposals, our brand, and benefits of long-term tree management in a high-quality manner.  The anticipated employment period for this role is April to September, 2026.

What You Will Do:  

• Conduct GIS tree inventories for residential, municipal, and commercial clients
• Staff Emerald Ash Borer “Hotline” to respond to client requests for proposals
• Provide evaluations of ash tree conditions
• Provide evaluations of a selection of other landscape trees and their conditions
• Prepare and present proposals to homeowners in a timely manner
• Make follow-up calls on existing recommendations to clients
• Attend weekly sales & science meetings

Qualifications:  

• Two-year degree in Urban Forestry, related field, or practical experience
• A basic foundation in local tree identification
• Valid driver’s license and a commitment to safe driving
• Certified Tree Inspector or ability to pass exam within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Four-year degree in Urban Forestry or related field
• Past sales or customer service experience
• Strong MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Use of GIS or similar software for creating and managing plant inventories
• Current ISA Certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

Work is performed outdoors in any weather element throughout urban and rural areas. May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and hazardous tools and equipment; during which safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at any given time. 

You Should Know: 

Rainbow Companies was founded in 1976 with a vision to preserve the historic American elm trees in Minnesota. We have evolved into a multi-faceted company dedicated to serving clients around the world, transforming the way ecosystems are maintained. We lead with innovation and achieve predictable results through science-based practices, research, and training. Rainbow is a 100% employee-owned company, and our employees are the core of our success. We work collaboratively and foster teamwork through communication and integrity. We are guided by our core values in which we work and succeed. At Rainbow, we celebrate our differences and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.