Southwest District Trail Crew Leader
The Southwest District Trail Crew Leader is a full-time seasonal position based out of Vancouver, WA with work sites primarily located on national forest lands. This position is responsible for leading volunteer trail work parties on the assigned districts and working with Forest Service trail crews on trails in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount Adams Ranger District and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. In addition, this position is responsible for supporting outreach,recruitment and volunteer training activities in the region. The position reports directly to WTA's Southwest Washington Regional Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities:
Prepare for and lead volunteer work parties
- Leads two to three work parties a week;
- On work party days, arrive at the trailhead with tools, refreshments, and work plan;
- Works with Forest Service trail crew to coordinate projects;
- Maintains the WTA ethic of Safety, Fun, and Work by motivating and leading a crew of volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds;
- Ability to remain calm and manage emergency situations.
Ensure technical aspects of work
- Coordinate project and plans with SW Washington Regional Coordinator and land manager;
- Facilitate various trail projects to completion, including annual maintenance and new trail construction
Document Work Party
- Prepare summary report of work party and submit digital photo documentation of project accomplishments;
- Maintain and submit sign-in and liability release for volunteers;
- Ensures safety talk is complete and documented.
About WTA
Washington Trails Association (WTA) is a non-profit organization helping to protect the hiking trails of Washington. Our primary focus is keeping trails open to hikers through maintenance and advocacy. With more than 700 work parties annually, WTA has one of the largest volunteer backcountry trail maintenance programs in the country. Throughout the year, volunteers maintain, repair and build hiking trails throughout Washington State.
Schedule
This is a summer position that runs from late May into September (with some flexibility on start and end dates). The work schedule will be variable and may include some one-day projects spanning an entire week, backcountry projects of up to eight days in length and some weekend projects. As a general rule, leading volunteer work parties will occur on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Working with Forest Service crews and other support activities would then occur on either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working within an outdoor setting;
- Have ability to work independently, but also contribute to a team effort;
- Skills in trail maintenance and building;
- Must be comfortable backpacking, camping, and living in an outdoor environment;
- Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to insure a fun, safe, and quality volunteer experience;
- Must be available from the end of May through the middle of September;
- WFA or WFR certification (First Aid/CPR required);
- Valid driver’s license;
- Reliable vehicle (WTA provides mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate).
Compensation starts at $13.15/hour.
To Apply
Provide a resume, a brief cover letter describing your experience and qualifications, and at least two references and email these materials to:
Ryan Ojerio
SW Washington Regional Coordinator
ryan@wta.org
(360) 722-2657
Washington Trails Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Washington Trails Association is the leading voice for hikers in Washington state. Each year, more than 2,500 volunteers maintain trails from Mount Baker to the Columbia Gorge, from the Pend Orielle to the Hoh River. WTA also works with elected officials and agency staff to ensure that trails receive the funding they need to be managed well. Our web site, www.wta.org, is a valuable resource for hikers looking for the latest conditions, trail news, and tips on where to go. We support hikers young and old, those out for the first time, and those with thousands of miles under their belt.
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