Minneapolis Tree Ambassadors

Tree Ambassadors engage with people in their neighborhood to raise awareness about tree planting opportunities.

Overview

City Trees is recruiting five to ten residents to become Tree Ambassadors as part of a new pilot program. Ambassadors will identify locations to plant 50 trees on private property in their neighborhood from April to August. They support planting more trees in areas that need it the most.

Ambassadors will:

  • Commit to 40 to 50 hours from April through August
  • Receive a stipend of $2,000

Applications will be open Jan. 15 to Feb. 28

In this section

Tree Ambassador qualifications

Ideal candidates:

  • Are at least 18 years old
  • Represent the communities they serve
  • Have community engagement experience
  • Have strong community ties and a deep understanding of their neighborhood
  • Are enthusiastic and passionate about trees and improving their community
  • Have connections to the Minneapolis Green Zones

Become an ambassador

You can apply to become a Minneapolis Tree Ambassador.
Apply

Tree Ambassador duties

Community engagement

The Tree Ambassadors will be responsible for community engagement using City materials. 
Tree ambassadors can choose the type of engagement that works best for their neighborhood. Engagement tactics can include:

  • Door-knocking
  • Flyering
  • Tabling
  • Attending a block party or neighborhood event
  • Planning outreach events
  • Social media posts

Support from the City

As a Tree Ambassador you’ll be supported every step of the way:

  • City Trees will provide training. There is no experience or knowledge about trees required.
  • City Trees will provide free, full-service planting for all trees.

Key information

Information session

Attend an online information session to learn more about the Tree Ambassador program:

  • Information session one: Thursday, Jan. 22, 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Information session two: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sign up for an information session

Important dates

Jan. 15 – Feb. 28: Application for Tree Ambassadors open

Jan. 22: Information session one

Feb. 11: Information session two

March 1– 14: City Trees reviews applications

March 15– 30: City Trees will notify selected Tree Ambassadors

April: Required Tree Ambassador in-person orientation

May 1– Aug. 15: Tree Ambassadors conduct outreach

November: Tree Ambassador end of program celebration

Contact us

City Trees

Health Department

Email City Trees

Address

Public Service Building
505 S Fourth Ave, Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415