Washington Trails
Association
Trails for everyone, forever
Washington Trails
AssociationTrails for everyone, forever
We're looking for collaborative, passionate people to help us build trails for everyone, forever. Learn more about our hiring process, benefits and see our open jobs.
Everyone deserves to have opportunities to recreate outdoors and to have safe, welcoming and inclusive experiences on trail. If there’s one thing we know — it’s that trails and access to the outdoors are a must-have. Help us ensure more people have access to the benefits of time spent in nature. Let’s build those trails together.
We are a collaborative and fun community of passionate individuals, motivating each other to give our best efforts at work. Although we may be tackling some of the biggest problems facing hikers and public lands — we inspire and challenge each other to be fierce, take risks and celebrate when we can.
Safety, fun and work — in that order — has been the WTA trail maintenance motto since our program was founded more than 25 years ago. Whether on trail or in office, we believe fostering a safe and fun environment enables us to do our work better.
We’re committed to providing a total compensation program that aligns with our culture, values and strategic direction.
WTA is committed to advancing equity through our work and to becoming a more inclusive organization. People of color and others with underrepresented identities (including but not limited to: gender identity, class, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and background) are strongly encouraged to apply.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at WTA will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. WTA does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, caste, color, creed, expunged juvenile record, familial status, family relationship (denying employment because a family member already works for the employer), gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, off-duty tobacco use, political ideology, race, refugee status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, bias crimes or stalking, the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, actual, potential, perceived, or alleged pregnancy outcomes, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Please reference the job posting for specific application directions.
Applications received by the priority deadline listed on individual postings will be given full consideration. We review complete applications after the priority deadline and then on a rolling basis, though early applications are strongly encouraged.
Our interview process typically includes:
WTA provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during the application and interview process, as well as during ongoing employment with WTA. If you believe you may need an accommodation while seeking employment, or if you have any questions about WTA’s reasonable accommodation process, please email HR@wta.org.
WTA seeks a Trail Crew Leader to lead single and multiday volunteer trail work parties in Olympic National Forest. The Trail Crew Leader will work in both frontcountry and backcountry locations and will focus on a broad range of trail projects including annual maintenance, new trail construction, logout and construction of trail structures. On backcountry hitches the Trail Crew Leader will be predominantly self-supported and required to carry their tools, food and camp supplies into remote settings. Read the full job description and how to apply.
WTA seeks a Trail Crew Leader to lead single and multiday volunteer trail work parties, initially in the South Puget Sound area and Mount Rainier National Park thereafter. The Trail Crew Leader will work in both frontcountry and backcountry locations and will focus on a broad range of trail projects including annual maintenance, new trail construction, logout and construction of trail structures. On backcountry hitches the Trail Crew Leader will be predominantly self-supported and required to carry their tools, food and camp supplies into remote settings. Read the full job description and how to apply.
WTA seeks a Trail Crew Leader to lead single and multiday volunteer trail work parties in the North Puget Sound region of Washington. The Trail Crew Leader will work in both frontcountry and backcountry locations and will focus on a broad range of trail projects including annual maintenance, new trail construction, logout and construction of trail structures. On backcountry hitches the Trail Crew Leader will be predominantly self-supported and required to carry their tools, food and camp supplies into remote settings. Read the full job description and how to apply.
WTA seeks Members to join the Professional Crews (Pro Crew) to advance our mission to mobilize hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, steward and champion trails and public lands. The Pro Crew works statewide on a broad variety of trail projects. The Member will contribute to the overall success of WTA by working in conjunction with three other Members, an Assistant Crew Leader, and a Crew Leader in building and maintaining trails on public lands. All six members of the Pro Crew will work together to cultivate a sense of safety and belonging at worksites for crew members of diverse identities, experiences and backgrounds. Read the full job description and how to apply.
WTA seeks Assistant Trail Crew Leaders to join the Professional Crews (Pro Crew) to advance our mission to mobilize hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, steward and champion trails and public lands. The Pro Crew works statewide on a broad variety of trail projects. The Assistant Crew Leader will contribute to the overall success of WTA by supporting the Trail Crew Leader in ensuring that all work is completed to specification by our land management partners, mentoring Crew Members, and by cultivating a sense of safety and belonging at worksites for crew members of diverse identities, experiences and backgrounds. Read the full job description and how to apply.
WTA seeks a Trail Crew Leader to lead one of our Professional Crews (Pro Crew) to advance our mission to mobilize hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, steward and champion trails and public lands. The Pro Crew works statewide on a broad variety of trail projects. The Pro Crew Leader will contribute to the overall success of WTA by supervising four Crew Members in the field with the support of an Assistant Crew Leader, ensuring that all work is completed to specification by our land management partners and by cultivating a sense of safety and belonging at worksites for crew members of diverse identities, experiences and backgrounds. Read the full job description and how to apply.
We are always accepting new volunteers! WTA works with more than 5,000 volunteers each year. From maintaining trails to helping out in the office, we would love to have you!
