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Washington Trails Association/Seattle, WA
Washington Trails Association's mission is to preserve, enhance, and promote hiking opportunities in Washington state through collaboration, education, advocacy and volunteer trail maintenance. Washington Trails Association (WTA) fields more than 700 volunteer work parties each year in many of the state's premier hiking locations, from the alpine meadows of Mount Baker to the scenic heights of the Columbia River Gorge. WTA volunteers have maintained trails through Olympic ancient forests and built new trails along the wind-swept sage of Eastern Washington. WTA provides annual maintenance for some of Washington's most popular hiking and backpacking trails, while also rehabilitating hidden gems and creating new trail opportunities close to home and further afield. With over 9,000 miles of trails in our state, WTA's on the ground knowledge plays an important role in helping to determine priorities and needs for the various public land agencies. We are innovative and committed to helping hikers, trails and habitat health to the greatest extent possible.
WTA volunteers come out for a week at a time or just for the day. Some volunteer only once; others return a dozen times in a month. A special series of weeklong Volunteer Vacations are dedicated to local high school students who fulfill community service requirements by cutting tread, moving rocks and learning important life lessons about teamwork, leadership and self-empowerment. With a field crew of eight paid crew leaders and more than 100 volunteer assistants, the WTA trail maintenance program has been built around the delivery of a quality volunteer experience. The result is a thriving and dynamic program that provides a means for people to give back to the trails they care about.
The Trail Programs Director (TPD) is responsible for all aspects of volunteer trail program management, including direct responsibility for some functions and administrative oversight of staff who perform other tasks. In a broad way, the TPD is responsible for implementing the overall strategic goals of the organization in regards to trails. A few primary duties include trail needs assessment, overall project scheduling and prioritization, budget creation and oversight; and communications and staff management. The Trail Programs Director also builds strong relationships with agency partners and other organizations; identifies and implements projects that will inspire WTA's volunteer base and serve the hiking community; and ensures the smooth and continuous execution of program operations.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Trail Assessment and Project Scheduling:
¨ Collect and assess input from all WTA constituents and user groups, including staff, hikers, volunteers and agency staff on trail maintenance needs in Washington
¨ Identify and prioritize trail projects
¨ Serve as primary liaison with agency partners
¨ Develop and manage a schedule of annual trail maintenance and special projects
¨ Set and maintain field standards for quality work and positive volunteer experience
Program Management:
¨ Build and manage a $500,000+ budget and work closely with the Program Development Manager to ensure funds are acquired and managed properly for program success
¨ Determine strategic and tactical policy directions to ensure a safe, excellent and sustainable program
Communications:
¨ Provide regular reports to board, staff and volunteer crew leaders
¨ Work with Director of Communications on regular reporting and presentations to agency and other partners, as well as media and the general public
¨ Follow industry standards and provide expertise on trail related plans and projects
Staff and Volunteer Management:
¨ Employ best practices and provide inspiration and support for all supervised staff, including Volunteer Coordinator, Field Director, Project Coordinator and Program Development Manager, as well as other staff as required
¨ Hire additional staff as needed in a timely, professional manner that reflects well on WTA as an organization
¨ Successfully coordinate and where appropriate, lead, all crew leader training. This includes Crew Leader College and other crew leader development opportunities throughout the year
Desired Qualifications
¨ Passion for Washington Trails' mission
¨ Minimum of (3) years program management experience, including budgeting
¨ Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, manage a complex program, and inspire and motivate staff and volunteers
¨ Experience with trail maintenance, recreation management or other related field
¨ We seek an individual who is outgoing, engaging, and quick to form strong relationships. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including a true dedication to communication within the trails department and with outside contacts is also essential.
¨ Experience with volunteer management
¨ Impeccable integrity; commitment to a positive, enthusiastic work environment; determination to constantly improve the quality of programs; persistent focus on our motto of safety, fun and work, in that order
Other Requirements
This job requires extensive computer work, as well as time in the field. Candidate must maintain a valid WA drivers license and be able to drive, to carry heavy loads up to 50 pounds and be able to work in an outdoor environment exposed to the elements including camping and hiking for extended, overnight periods of time. At times, evening and weekend work will be required, as well as some overnight travel around the state.
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Washington Trails Association/Seattle, WAWashington Trails Association's mission is to preserve, enhance, and promote hiking opportunities in Washington state through collaboration, education, advocacy and volunteer trail maintenance. Washington Trails Association (WTA) fields more than 700 volunteer work parties each year in many of the state's premier hiking locations, from the alpine meadows of Mount Baker to the scenic heights of the Columbia River Gorge. WTA volunteers have maintained trails through Olympic ancient forests and built new trails along the wind-swept sage of Eastern Washington. WTA provides annual maintenance for some of Washington's most popular hiking and backpacking trails, while also rehabilitating hidden gems and creating new trail opportunities close to home and further afield. With over 9,000 miles of trails in our state, WTA's on the ground knowledge plays an important role in helping to determine priorities and needs for the various public land agencies. We are innovative and committed to helping hikers, trails and habitat health to the greatest extent possible.
WTA volunteers come out for a week at a time or just for the day. Some volunteer only once; others return a dozen times in a month. A special series of weeklong Volunteer Vacations are dedicated to local high school students who fulfill community service requirements by cutting tread, moving rocks and learning important life lessons about teamwork, leadership and self-empowerment. With a field crew of eight paid crew leaders and more than 100 volunteer assistants, the WTA trail maintenance program has been built around the delivery of a quality volunteer experience. The result is a thriving and dynamic program that provides a means for people to give back to the trails they care about.
The Trail Programs Director (TPD) is responsible for all aspects of volunteer trail program management, including direct responsibility for some functions and administrative oversight of staff who perform other tasks. In a broad way, the TPD is responsible for implementing the overall strategic goals of the organization in regards to trails. A few primary duties include trail needs assessment, overall project scheduling and prioritization, budget creation and oversight; and communications and staff management. The Trail Programs Director also builds strong relationships with agency partners and other organizations; identifies and implements projects that will inspire WTA's volunteer base and serve the hiking community; and ensures the smooth and continuous execution of program operations.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Trail Assessment and Project Scheduling:
¨ Collect and assess input from all WTA constituents and user groups, including staff, hikers, volunteers and agency staff on trail maintenance needs in Washington
¨ Identify and prioritize trail projects
¨ Serve as primary liaison with agency partners
¨ Develop and manage a schedule of annual trail maintenance and special projects
¨ Set and maintain field standards for quality work and positive volunteer experience
Program Management:
¨ Build and manage a $500,000+ budget and work closely with the Program Development Manager to ensure funds are acquired and managed properly for program success
¨ Determine strategic and tactical policy directions to ensure a safe, excellent and sustainable program
Communications:
¨ Provide regular reports to board, staff and volunteer crew leaders
¨ Work with Director of Communications on regular reporting and presentations to agency and other partners, as well as media and the general public
¨ Follow industry standards and provide expertise on trail related plans and projects
Staff and Volunteer Management:
¨ Employ best practices and provide inspiration and support for all supervised staff, including Volunteer Coordinator, Field Director, Project Coordinator and Program Development Manager, as well as other staff as required
¨ Hire additional staff as needed in a timely, professional manner that reflects well on WTA as an organization
¨ Successfully coordinate and where appropriate, lead, all crew leader training. This includes Crew Leader College and other crew leader development opportunities throughout the year
Desired Qualifications
¨ Passion for Washington Trails' mission
¨ Minimum of (3) years program management experience, including budgeting
¨ Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, manage a complex program, and inspire and motivate staff and volunteers
¨ Experience with trail maintenance, recreation management or other related field
¨ We seek an individual who is outgoing, engaging, and quick to form strong relationships. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including a true dedication to communication within the trails department and with outside contacts is also essential.
¨ Experience with volunteer management
¨ Impeccable integrity; commitment to a positive, enthusiastic work environment; determination to constantly improve the quality of programs; persistent focus on our motto of safety, fun and work, in that order
Other Requirements
This job requires extensive computer work, as well as time in the field. Candidate must maintain a valid WA drivers license and be able to drive, to carry heavy loads up to 50 pounds and be able to work in an outdoor environment exposed to the elements including camping and hiking for extended, overnight periods of time. At times, evening and weekend work will be required, as well as some overnight travel around the state.
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