Tree Care Safety & Training Specialist

We're looking for an experienced tree care professional who enjoys helping others work safer, smarter, and more efficiently.

This unique role combines field visits, safety consulting, training, and industry outreach. You'll work directly with tree care companies across North America, helping improve safety programs while contributing to the development of industry-leading educational resources.

If you've spent years working in tree care and enjoy mentoring others, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

What You'll Do

Visit tree care companies to observe operations and identify opportunities for improvement

Conduct safety assessments and provide practical recommendations

Build relationships with business owners, supervisors, and crews

Assist with the development of training programs and educational content

Support online and in-person training initiatives

Participate in industry events, conferences, and demonstrations

Contribute ideas that improve safety and operational excellence throughout the industry

We're Looking For Someone Who

Has experience working in the tree care, forestry, utility vegetation management, or related industries

Understands safe work practices and enjoys helping others succeed

Communicates well with crews, managers, and business owners

Is comfortable speaking to small groups or willing to learn

Enjoys travel and working independently

Can prepare professional reports and documentation

Has a valid driver's license and can travel throughout North America

Preferred (Not Required)

ISA Certified Arborist

CTSP or other safety certifications

Experience with climbing, aerial lifts, rigging, or vegetation management

Experience delivering training or mentoring employees

Experience with safety inspections or operational reviews

Don't meet every qualification? We'd still like to hear from you. If you have strong industry experience and a passion for safety and education, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

Help shape the future of safety in the tree care industry

Work with companies across North America

Flexible remote position with travel

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to make a lasting impact on an industry you know well

Salary Range

$80,000 — $100,000 USD

Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:

Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend , Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

Why Join IMA?

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry

• •Business Insurance Magazine – Best Places to Work in Insurance
• •US Insurance Awards – Community Outreach Project of the Year
• •U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizen Awards – Best Corporate Steward finalist
• •Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces
• •Inc. 5000 – List of Fastest Growing Companies
• •Alaska Journal of Commerce – Best Workplaces in Alaska
• •Charlotte Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• •Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
• •Connecticut Top Workplaces
• •Dallas Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• •Denver Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• •Denver Business Journal – Fast 50
• •Kansas City Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• •Los Angeles Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• •Puget Sound Business Journal – Washington’s Best Workplaces
• •Tampa Bay Times – Best Workplaces
• •The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces
• •Utah Business – Best Places to Work
• •Wichita Business Journal – Best Places to Work

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.