Our Staff

Elijah Jackson joined the Fairmount Park Conservancy team in January 2025. In his role as Landscape Field Coordinator, Elijah is responsible for coordinating and executing maintenance of Conservancy-managed landscapes, along with implementing general habitat restoration projects.

Prior to joining the Conservancy, during Elijah’s tenure with PowerCorpsPHL he completed their foundations program, as well as FDR Park and Urban Forestry fellowships. He also completed a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation internship in ecosystem management. Elijah is certified in OSHA 30 Construction Safety, Tree Care Industry Association safety, and is alumnus of Lankenau Environmental Science. Elijah enjoys family time and physical activities such as hiking/ rock climbing, yard work, and sports. His favorite park spaces are Fernhill Park, Haddington Woods, and Andorra Meadow.