Forestry Program Coordinator

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

Position Type: Part-Time
Program Year: 2026–2027 School Year
Reports To: Program Administrator / Designated School District Supervisor
Location: Lansing School District schools, outdoor learning sites, and community forestry project locations

The Forestry Program Coordinator will coordinate and oversee hands-on forestry, environmental education, and outdoor work-based learning activities for Lansing School District high school students participating in the forestry program.
A primary responsibility of this position is to work directly with high school forestry peer mentors, providing guidance, training, project coordination, and hands-on support as students develop the skills needed to lead forestry and environmental activities with younger students.

The Coordinator will help connect classroom learning with real-world forestry experiences, including tree planting, tree care, habitat improvement, school beautification, environmental education, and community forestry projects. The position will also help ensure that student-led projects are organized, safe, educational, and aligned with school and community goals.