Regional Trail Stewardship Coordinator

The Pacific Crest Trail Association is an eclectic band of trail junkies who champion the needs of the Pacific Crest Trail. From across the country and the world, our team travels throughout the mountain ranges of the American West to support the much larger PCT community in protecting, preserving and promoting the trail.

We’re committed to the idea that by supporting our members, volunteers, partners and donors, we’ll succeed in safeguarding this National Scenic Trail for the benefit of future generations. We are the Pacific Crest Trail!

Summary:

The Regional Trail Stewardship Coordinator (RTSC) has strong outreach, organization, trail maintenance, and leadership skills to enhance and grow the PCTA’s regional volunteer trail maintenance programs to reduce deferred maintenance backlog on the PCT. The Regional Trail Stewardship Coordinator will use their own home office as the primary duty station and work remotely within the region at a designated location.

This position:

• Centers and implements diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) strategies in their project planning and execution.
• Works closely with staff, volunteer leaders, corps crew partners, and agency partners to provide professional project coordination and management, logistical support, and project leadership in the office and the field.
• Works in coordination with volunteer program staff to recruit volunteers and foster greater partnerships and regional stewardship collaboration between local agencies, municipalities, and community organizations.
• Coordinates, provides support for, and instructs at Trail Skills College training courses.
• Supports programs focused on growing PCTA’s volunteer program and developing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable volunteer community.

This is a year-round, full-time position. Field work in the Winter, Spring and Fall will take place at low elevations. Summer projects will be hosted in the higher elevations. Outreach and coordination efforts will be ongoing throughout the year.

See full job description, addendum, and announcement for more details on our website at: https://www.pcta.org/about-us/jobs/

What Makes You a Great Fit for this Position?

• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience or five years of substantial volunteer experience in a field that involves conservation, trail maintenance, ecological restoration, landscaping, or other outdoor stewardship projects
• Outdoor leadership in training, managing, and leading trail crews
• Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as a personal value
• Knowledgeable about Leave No Trace principles and tactics
• Technical trail maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction skills
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment in the field
• Experience recruiting, coordinating, teaching, and managing volunteers
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively build relationships and interact with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to listen, learn, give and take feedback
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to communicate inclusively and effectively in writing, on the phone, and in person
• Strong time management and detailed organizational skills with the ability to take initiative and produce results with minimal supervision
• Proficiency using a computer, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and databases; comfortable learning new technology systems as needed

Desirable:

• Chain and crosscut saw certification or skillset to enable certification before leading a project
• Valid wilderness first aid, including CPR certification, or ability to complete certifications before the employee’s first managed project

Physical Requirements:

• Comfortable working in front and backcountry settings, at high elevations, and in inclement weather
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to work at a computer for several hours at a time
• Ability to travel, including hiking and backpacking on and off trail for several days at a time
  Ability to perform manual trail work
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive personal or rented vehicles

Typical Working Conditions and Travel:

The Regional Trail Stewardship Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Regional Representative in the project area. This position works from a satellite office located within the region. They are expected to prioritize their work to meet the day-to-day demands and ongoing assignments. They are expected to communicate regularly on work projects. Regular overnight travel is to be expected, as is an irregular work schedule that will include weekend and evening work. Extended backcountry travel is to be expected. PCTA covers travel expenses. Typical office equipment includes a laptop computer, necessary computer peripherals, and other standard office equipment. Field equipment includes standard trail tools and hand tools such as Pulaskis, McLeods, pick mattocks, rock bars, sledgehammers, and shovels. Advanced tools include crosscut and chain saws, power tools, and rigging systems.

Compensation

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting hourly wage will range between $24-$26 an hour. A relocation stipend is available for candidates needing to relocate to the region.

Benefits package:

• Full benefits package, including medical and mental health coverage
• Paid life and long-term disability
• Paid time off, including 12 holidays
• Flexible and generous time-off guidelines
• 2 weeks’ vacation (amount increases with length of service)
• 12 sick days per year
• 2 hours of weekly wellness time
• 5 additional days of paid personal time to enjoy time outside
• Eligible for 401(k) plan after one year of employment
• Fun, friendly work atmosphere
• Discounts on many outdoor industry brands
• Professional development opportunities

To Apply:

• Please click "Apply" below to email resume, letter of interest, and list of three references to hr@pcta.org with the subject line “Regional Trail Stewardship Coordinator.” Please include your name in each document (i.e., “akass resume,” “akass references”).
• The deadline to apply is August 11, 2024.
• First round interviews will be held the week of August 19th followed by second round interviews the week of August  26th with an anticipated start date for the first week of October.

Note: For more information about this position and the Pacific Crest Trail Association visit us at www.pcta.org. For questions, contact Anitra Kass at akass@pcta.org