Careers with Wesselman Woods
Make an impact where it matters most.
A career at Wesselman Woods isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to protect the largest urban old-growth forest in the U.S., directly make a positive impact on your community, connect people to nature, and help shape a more sustainable future.
Whether you’re teaching kids about salamanders or restoring native habitats, your work makes a difference. Grow with us.
Current Openings
For all positions: interested parties should fill out the Employment Application and send this completed form along with any additional materials requested in the job description. All materials and questions should be sent via email to the staff member listed in the job description.
Evansville Forest Alliance: Tree Inventory Data Recorder
The Evansville Forest Alliance (EFA), a partnership between Wesselman Woods and the City of Evansville’s Department of Urban Forestry, is conducting a city-wide tree inventory as part of a federally funded urban forestry initiative. This project is supported by the USDA Forest Service and the Inflation Reduction Act through the Indiana DNR’s Community and Urban Forestry Program.
The inventory will collect detailed data on street trees – including species, size, condition, location, and maintenance needs – and will be analyzed using the i-Tree software suite to assess the urban forest’s ecological and economic benefits. The results will inform city planning, tree planting priorities, and long-term forest management strategies.
Time Requirement: $12 per hour / 20-25 hours per week
Availability: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Status: Temporary, Seasonal Position (5-6 months from time of start date)
Location: City Arborist’s Office (1000 Oak Hill Road, Evansville, IN 47711)
If you are interested in becoming the Tree Inventory Data Recorder, please submit your résumé and letter of interest to BOTH Wesselman Woods Director of Natural Resources, Derek Walsh, at derek@wesselmanwoods.org AND the City Arborist, Shawn Dickerson, at sdickerson@evansville.in.gov
Volunteer Needs
Lend a hand. Leave a legacy.
While we don’t post open positions very often, you can always get involved with Wesselman Woods as a volunteer. It’s a great first step toward getting into the field!
Volunteers are the roots of everything we do—from pulling invasive plants to guiding curious kids through the woods. Your hands-on help makes a real, lasting impact on our trails, habitats, and community.
No cape required—just gloves, heart, and maybe a little bug spray!