Jobs at Forest Park Forever
Grow Along with Our Team — and the Park
As a partner with the City of St. Louis in caring for Forest Park, Forest Park Forever is committed to fostering a culture where inclusion and belonging are essential to our success.
Current Openings
Conservation Arborist
Full Time
Forest Park Forever is seeking a Conservation Arborist who will be responsible for a wide range of duties that involve both planning and management, including the programming of tree care, selection and planting processes, and the preservation and maintenance of trees, ensuring that all processes are in accordance with the maintenance cooperation agreement between Forest Park Forever and the City of St Louis Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry.
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Arbor Team Crew Supervisor
Full Time
Forest Park Forever is seeking an Arbor Team Crew Supervisor who will oversee the management and maintenance of trees on the northeast side of the park within Forest Park Forever-managed zones. This position plays a critical leadership role in coordinating daily arboricultural operations, supporting staff development, and ensuring tree care objectives align with organizational goals.
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Nature Reserve Technician
Full Time
Forest Park Forever is seeking a Nature Reserve Technician who perform a wide range of land habitat management duties in support of Forest Park Forever’s Nature Reserve staff, including maintaining natural communities and resources, maintaining equipment, monitoring natural systems, and assisting with the guidance of interns and volunteers.
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Seasonal Arbor Technician
Seasonal, Full Time
Forest Park Forever is seeking a Seasonal Arbor Technician to perform arboricultural maintenance to ensure trees in the park have the necessary ingredients for growth and longevity. This full-time position reports to work Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:30 pm from March through November. We are looking for individuals that are reliable, self-motivated, and detail oriented. A successful candidate should be passionate about effectively caring for trees in Forest Park. This position provides the employee a rewarding experience of completing the critical care necessary for the park, as well as experience in a variety of landscapes.
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Seasonal Gardener
Seasonal, Full Time
Forest Park Forever is seeking seasonal gardeners to help care for and maintain over 653 acres of ornamental landscapes in Forest Park. This position reports to work Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. from March 1 through December 1. We are looking for individuals that are reliable, self-motivated, and detail oriented. A successful candidate should be passionate about efficiently completing the detailed ornamental care required in Forest Park. This position provides the employee a rewarding experience of completing the critical care necessary for the park, as well as experience in diverse horticultural operations.
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Arbor Technician
Full Time
Perform a wide range of arboricultural maintenance duties including planting, pruning, felling, watering, mulching, weeding, and IPM pest management in Forest Park, within areas maintained by Forest Park Forever.
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Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving
Full Time
The Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving is responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure major gifts and planned gifts that will significantly impact the organization’s financial stability and long-term sustainability.
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Education Program Coordinator
Full Time
The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, scheduling and facilitating outdoor education programs, stewarding relationships with community partners, and managing program equipment and resources. This position requires a passion for the outdoors, strong communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders. The ideal person will embrace Forest Park as a living learning space, provide programs to deepen relationships to nature through exploration, play, and learning and be committed to nurturing the next generation of park stewards.
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Gardener
Full Time
Perform a wide range of landscape maintenance duties including litter removal, planting, irrigation, mulching, weeding, pest control, pruning, grading and turf care in Forest Park, within areas maintained by Forest Park Forever.
Learn more and apply for this position here.