At Tree Pittsburgh, our vision is to create a healthy urban forest for all by inspiring and engaging people to maintain, plant, and protect trees. We believe everyone should benefit from the health, environmental, and social advantages trees provide, fostering more vital communities for generations to come.
Tree Pittsburgh is accepting new board member applications for four-year terms of service to begin in January 2026. Members elected to the board will have the opportunity to participate in supporting Tree Pittsburgh’s growth as we carry out the organization’s strategic plan. Our board of directors is charged with the governance of Tree Pittsburgh as well as amplifying its work through volunteering, fundraising, and advocating for opportunities to expand and protect the tree canopy across Allegheny County.
Tree Pittsburgh prefers applicants with a passion for the organization’s mission (it would be great if you’ve been to our events or have volunteered) and who are willing and able to contribute their professional skills, knowledge and connections to create more opportunities and support for Tree Pittsburgh.
2025 Board Member Recruitment
For this election cycle, we are seeking candidates with professional experience and perspectives in (one or more) of the following professional areas:
- Architecture
- Legal
- Donor cultivation/ Fundraising
- Marketing
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Public Health
- Real Estate
We encourage and welcome candidates that reflect the representation of the racial, cultural, age, gender, and geographic diversity of the people and communities across the region whom we serve at Tree Pittsburgh.
For more information on the position, please click here.
Board application process:
Applications requested on or before September 15, 2025.
October 2025: Tree Pittsburgh’s Board Development committee will contact applicants regarding status and to schedule/conduct interviews, as applicable.
November 2025: Board Development Committee develops recommendations on candidates for board approval. First week of December 2025 – Tree Pittsburgh Board votes on board candidates. The Governance Board will contact all interviewees regarding status.
January 2026: Newly elected board members attend their first official board meeting.
To apply for a board position, please send us a cover letter and resume to governance@treepittsburgh.org and include your last name and Board Member in the subject line (eg: Smith Board Member).
Please do not call or contact Tree Pittsburgh’s offices directly. Any questions may be directed to governance@treepittsburgh.org.