About Trees for the Future

At Trees for the Future (TREES), we train farmers in sustainable land use so that they can build vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. As a global leader in agroforestry training for over 30 years, TREES provides hands-on education and support, encouraging farmers in developing countries to work with nature, not against it.

Our signature methodology, the Forest Garden Approach, helps farmers transform their land with thousands of trees and dozens of crops, creating new possibilities for themselves, and their communities. By embracing sustainable land practices, farmers are reclaiming their agency, breaking the cycles of climate change and generational poverty, and rebuilding our food systems from the ground up.

Learn more at trees.org.

THE ROLE

The Global HR & Operations Senior Coordinator strives to make TREES the best home for leaders wanting to make an impact for the farmers we serve. Based in the U.S., this role provides equitable, inclusive, and people-centered HR support our team of ~350 across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, Mali, and the U.S.—with a special focus on our ~20-person central office team.

Reporting to the VP of Global HR, the Senior Coordinator supports day-to-day operations and leads special projects across core HR and operational functions including HRIS management, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, employee engagement, and knowledge management.

In addition, this role supports broader organizational operations such as IT and tech systems, user-facing IT support, vendor coordination, and preparing HR materials and logistics for board meetings.

This person ensures that our global HR tools and processes run smoothly, our internal systems are well-organized, and our team has the administrative foundation needed to thrive. The ideal candidate brings strong organization, digital fluency, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently across multiple systems and stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Global HR Operations Support

• Serve as the lead administrator for our HRIS (Rippling), including troubleshooting, workflow support, and system improvements
• Lead HR operations system improvement projects, making day-to-day HR work more efficient, seamless, and user-friendly
• Maintain Global HR knowledge management systems, SOP documentation, and team tools
• Lead onboarding and offboarding improvements and workflow management, ensuring teammates have the tools and support they need for strong starts and smooth departures
• Support and lead special projects geared to improve the employee experience at TREES
• Assist with HR data cleaning, analytics, and reporting
• Assist the VP of Global HR and Director of Global HR Operations with administrative tasks and cross-team coordination for performance review, employee engagement and learning and development

Central Office HR Support

• Manage U.S. benefits administration (renewals, enrollments, audits) for health, dental and vision insurance, 403(b), life insurance, FMLA, etc.
• Support with U.S. HR compliance
• Serve as the primary HR contact of central office (15 US based and 3 Nairobi based teammates
• Procuring and preparing laptops for central office teammates

Org-Wide Knowledge Management

• Maintain and improve the staff resource center
• Maintain shared drives, access permissions, and document organization
• Create and maintain internal directories or guides on “where to find what”

Office & Vendor Logistics

• Manage the day-to-day interface with WeWork (TREES' D.C. office location), including access, supplies, and workspace coordination
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and package receiving and deliver
• Coordinate basic vendor relationships related to HR tools, office supplies and subscriptions
• Oversee HR and operations software (i.e. international travel management, translation software, and other HR and operational software)

IT and Technology Support

• Administer ongoing account access and maintenance for email and software passwords, software permissions, listservs, new user accounts across software like Microsoft, Rippling, and other online tools
• Support IT liaisons in each of our countries of operation
• Coordinate Cybersecurity awareness trainings and campaigns
• Serve as the first point of contact for basic IT troubleshooting and coordination, escalating to our IT service provider (Codestone) when needed
• Lead staff training on basic technology access, fluency and troubleshooting

Internal Communication & Events

• Coordinate logistics for quarterly all-staff meetings, including scheduling, conferencing, presentation decks, and follow-up
• Support the planning and execution of internal HR-led events (e.g., staff engagement sessions, virtual retreats)

Board & Executive Communication

• In collaboration with the CEO, coordinate with quarterly board meeting logistics, including scheduling, pre-read preparation, meeting note taking and minutes, follow-up and governance administrative support.
• Proof and organize materials for external stakeholders and funders when needed

WHO YOU ARE

• An enthusiastic advocate for TREES’ mission and values. You are inspired to empower and support a team working to grow vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. You thrive on a close-knit team that values shared integrity, inclusive collaboration, sustainable resilience, and continuous learning.
• Experienced and Eager to Contribute. You bring 4+ years of experience in HR, operations, or administrative support—either as a steady hand who thrives in behind-the-scenes work, or as someone earlier in your career looking to deepen your skills in a mission-driven team
• You are DEI-centered and have a passion for supporting teams. You strive to make every interaction with staff a positive one. You approach every aspect of work, big and small, with a critical lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion and have a passion for creating a work environment where all teammates feel valued and supported.
• Tech-Savvy and Curious. You’re quick to learn new tools and enjoy building simple tech solutions. You’re comfortable with HRIS platforms (bonus points for Rippling experience) Microsoft Teams, Salesforce or similar systems—and can troubleshoot and train others with ease.
• A detail-oriented executor with a systems mindset. You understand what details matter and you get them right. You look for ways to make People systems simple, efficient, and user-friendly. You can turn a vision into tactical next steps.
• A problem solver who owns your work. You overcome obstacles in your work by identifying them, adapting to new information, and proactively devising solutions. You take action before being asked and hold yourself accountable when you set goals.
• An action-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative team member. You possess a “get it done” attitude, with the ability to stay focused and nimble in a dynamic environment. You work effectively across teams, time zones, and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• A strong communicator and relationship builder. You enjoy looking for ways to relay information so it sticks and is easily understood. You have an engaging and authentic personality that translates to building lasting relationships with a range of personalities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND BENEFITS

TREES is an International Organization that strives to be the best home for staff wanting to make an impact on the farmers we serve. We believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. TREES values collaboration and teamwork that fosters increase engagement and innovation for professional growth.

We offer a multicultural, collegial work environment with a competitive salary, comprehensive medical insurance, workers' compensation, and substantial paid time off, including annual leave and sick leave. Applications due July 29th.

APPLY

If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply with 1) a cover letter that explains why TREES’ work excites you and why this role is a fit for you, and 2) your resume. Ensure both documents are shared as PDF or Word documents. Applications due

Trees for the Future is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or other characteristics or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

We embrace and value diverse skill sets and backgrounds. We are a community of leaders who are proud to represent many different national, racial, ethnic, socio-economic, religious, gender, and other identities. Our diversity as a community is our strength, driving our ability to be empathetic, visionary, and effective leaders.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.