Assistant Trail Crew Leader

~ The Pacific Crest Trail Association, headquartered in Sacramento, California is dedicated to protecting, preserving and promoting the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. ~

Position Overview

The following staff position is currently open:

• Assistant Trail Crew Leader – Week of June 20 to September 25, Southern Washington and Oregon.
• Co-lead a premier volunteer-based trail crew programs on the spectacular Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
• This is a great career-building opportunity for rising professionals.

Responsibilities 

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with and supervise volunteer trail crews while teaching trail maintenance skills
• Coordinate and oversee projects on the Pacific Crest Trail
• Spend time outdoors and on the trail

Qualifications

We are seeking applicants with:

• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience or five years of substantial volunteer experience
• Experience in training, managing, and leading volunteer trail crews
• Trail design, construction, and maintenance skills
• Familiarity with menu planning and cooking for groups in backcountry settings
• Backcountry living and Leave No Trace skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to travel on the PCT in remote, backcountry locations, requiring several days of backcountry travel and living
• Ability to physically perform trail work
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Wilderness first aid and CPR certifications
• Crosscut and/or chain saw certification

Compensation

• This is a full-time seasonal staff position working on week-long trail projects.
• Weekly compensation will average between $600-800.
• Housing options are available.
• Dependable personal transportation is recommended; mileage is reimbursed.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload your resume, list of three references and letter of interest detailing applicable qualifications to Hiring Team with the subject “Assistant Crew Leader.”
• All attachments must include applicant’s last name on the file name.
• Apply by February 28, 2019.
• Additional information on this position and Pacific Crest Trail Association are online at our website.
• For questions, contact Dana Hendricks at 541-244-9133.

~ Pacific Crest Trail Association is an Equal Opportunity Provider. ~