Hometree charity is a landscape restoration charity with a national scope. Our work is to establish and conserve permanent native woodland, encouraging land regeneration and biodiversity through afforestation, restoration and education.

We're a small but rapidly growing charity, at an exciting stage of its development. We have a committed team, and an experienced group of eight board members. Hometree owns sites across the country and delivers workshops, and environmental services throughout Ireland.

What began as a tree-planting charity is growing into a project which endeavours to deeply connect people with nature, and facilitates a wide variety of projects that are fundamental to addressing both Ireland’s declining biodiversity and the unfolding climate challenge.

Our current fundraising comes from partnerships, people and businesses who share and wish to support Hometree’s goals and those who are curious to educate themselves and connect to their sense of stewardship for the natural world. We’ve worked with over 50 businesses, from small startups to multinational organisations like Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology.

We currently have two vacancies on the Hometree team. If you’re interested in working with us, please read the job descriptions and essential requirements carefully before submitting an application.

Forester

Hometree is a registered charity committed to the creation and restoration of Ireland's native woodlands. With a comprehensive ten-year strategy, Hometree aims to restore and expand ancient and long-established woodlands along Ireland's west coast. Through a collaborative, landscape-scale approach, Hometree works with communities, landowners, and other partner organisations to revive these vital ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, nurturing people’s connection to their environment and supporting resilient landscapes for future generations.

We are looking to recruit a Forester as part of the Woodlands Team Unit in the Restoration Team to implement woodland creation, restoration and transition on both charity and non-charity owned land. A focus will be on restoring ancient, long-established woodlands and creating new woodland habitats on Ireland's west coast. The role will include working landowners and community groups with support from the wider Hometree team, including the ecology and community team, project managers, and technicians. 

Essential Skills

• Graduate Qualification in Forestry (Level 7 or above)

• Existing field based experience: land work implementation working in woodland creation, management, restoration with landowners. Good knowledge of woodland ecology, native tree species, invasive species control and habitat restoration principles.

• Familiarity GIS and/or relevant software and technology: mapping, data collection, survey methods for managing woodland creation and restoration projects. 

• Strong outdoor/field-work capability: able to work in varied terrain and weather conditions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: able to liaise with contractors, volunteers, landowners, team members.

• Strong organisational and reporting skills: able to plan and monitor works, meet deadlines, manage budgets or contracts where relevant.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy: The role requires the candidate to liaise with various governmental bodies and align with national restoration targets.

• Commitment to Environmental Values: Demonstrating a passion for environmental work and previous experience in conservation or nature-related roles would further align a candidate with Hometree’s values.

• Valid driving licence.
  
  

The role will be based in Clare, with travel, flexible working arrangements available.

Salary €36,000 to €42,000 (for a 4 day week), depending on experience.

To apply, please submit the application form including a relevant CV and cover letter by7th November 2025 @ 6pm.
For questions, contact hello@hometree.ie All communication and CV’s will be treated in strictest confidence. 

Closing date for applications is Friday 7th November 2025

Community Events Coordinator

Hometree is a nature restoration charity based in the west of Ireland. We work to establish and restore resilient habitats, with a special focus on native temperate rainforest. Our work brings together community, culture, science and natural systems to address biodiversity loss and climate change.

We are seeking a Community Events Coordinator to play a key role in Hometree’s mission, driving forward community programmes that connect people with nature in powerful and memorable ways.

Role Overview:
As Community Events Coordinator you will coordinate the delivery of our annual calendar of events, while managing enquiries and bookings from groups and individuals interested in Hometree’s community offerings. From small rural gatherings at our sites along the West Coast to our flagship Ardnaculla Summer School, you will create and deliver experiences that bring people and nature together. While much of your work will involve strong planning and organisation behind the scenes, you will also step forward as a host and representative of Hometree events, welcoming participants, delivering talks, and leading tours that inspire and engage.

• Plan and deliver a diverse range of events, from small rural gatherings to large multi-day programmes, including Hometree’s annual Ardnaculla Summer School.

• Host and represent Hometree at events, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

• Deliver engaging talks about the organisation, facilitate community programmes and events, and lead tours of our sites nationwide as required

• Manage and complete all administration/logistics associated with events (this role will involve a significant amount of background planning and organisational work to ensure smooth delivery)

  • Communicate with community groups, volunteers, facilitators, corporate groups, and individuals

  • Secure venues, facilitators, staff, and hospitality as required

  • Maintain accurate event records on Hometree’s database, including detailed admin such as participant lists, contracts, schedules, and logistics

  • Produce overviews, evaluations, and reports for monitoring, funding, and continuous improvement

• Work with the community team and wider organisation to implement Hometrees community engagement strategy, arts and culture strategy and EDI goals.

• Create digital promotional materials (e.g., posters, flyers, social media content) to advertise events and highlight nature connection and arts/cultural elements where relevant.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning and coordination

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal and hosting skills, with the ability to create high-quality, welcoming, and impactful experiences.

• Strong digital skills, including basic design for promotional materials and event marketing.

• Flexible and adaptable, willing to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.

• A genuine passion for rural communities, nature connection, arts, culture, and inclusive community engagement.

• Understanding of environmental and climate issues.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in planning inclusive programmes and working on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategies

• Experience engaging with rural communities

What We Offer

Salary: €32,000 - €34,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
Opportunity to play a central role in a fast-growing environmental charity with big ambitions.

Preference for this role is based at our HQ in Ennistymon. Monday to Thursday working week - evening and weekend work will occasionally be required and managed within our TOIL policy.

To apply, please submit the application form including a relevant CV and cover letter by 30th October @ 6pm
For questions, contact caroline@hometree.ie