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Engagement Specialist

Overview: Forest ReLeaf of Missouri is hiring an Engagement Specialist to join our motivated, mission focused team. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about participatory science and comfortable working across a variety of age groups in both formal and informal classroom environments. They will support programming, communication, and documentation for ForestKeepers, our citizen science program and other initiatives. They will also develop curriculum to expand youth education opportunities. Applicants can expect a positive, team-oriented environment where they will be valued, included, and part of meaningful work.

Who We Are

Forest ReLeaf is dedicated to planting and growing a resilient tree canopy across Missouri to support healthy people, healthy habitats, and a healthy planet. We connect, educate, and empower individuals and communities. We champion the value of trees.

Position At a Glance

Role: Engagement Specialist

Time: Part-time (20hrs/wk)

Pay Range: $18-21/hr

Start Date: April 2026

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly rate, vacation and sick leave, and access to professional development opportunities. Forest ReLeaf offers part-time employees a retirement savings match and access to our group health plan options.

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De'Nonna Jones

De’Nonna Jones graduated from Knox College in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, driven by a commitment to environmental justice and community-based conservation. Since then, she has gained hands-on experience working across a range of green spaces throughout the St. Louis region, focusing on the care, restoration, and accessibility of urban natural areas. She began her journey at Tower Grove Park, where she developed a deep appreciation for public green spaces as vital community resources, before moving into a stewardship role with the Missouri Botanical Garden in partnership with Great Rivers Greenway. She now serves as the Stewardship Crew Coordinator at Forest ReLeaf. De’Nonna is passionate about creating inclusive pathways into environmental work and empowering tree lovers and emerging conservationists to see themselves as stewards of their communities. Through her work, she strives to strengthen connections between people, trees, and places in urban environments.

Jess Underwood
Finance & Operations Director

After 17 years in the non-profit and public sector, Jess remains committed to mission-driven work that tackles the challenges facing our communities. Their career began with a year of service as an Americorps St. Louis Emergency Response team member, responding to natural disasters and performing conservation projects. That foundation of service led to roles supporting the arts, affordable housing, mental health, and grassroots housing advocacy in St. Louis. During this journey Jess has worked to center the value “nothing about us, without us.” They do their best to ensure that the voices of people who have been marginalized guide the strategy and execution of work that honors their lived experiences. When they aren’t working, Jess is out paddling, hiking, working in their garden, or building something.