Landscape Conservation Program Coordinator

Organizational Mission:

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

Position Summary

The Landscape Program Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Landscape Conservation, plays a key role in managing and enhancing the Appalachian Trail (AT) Communities Program while supporting the coordination and facilitation of the Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership (ATLP). This position focuses on strengthening internal and external communications, building and maintaining relationships with community partners, and advancing the ATC’s landscape conservation goals through collaboration, outreach, and strategic program support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Appalachian Trail Communities Program, ensuring engagement with local stakeholders and alignment with ATC’s strategic goals.
• Provide custodial oversight, and administration support to ATC-designated communities.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership (ATLP):
• Act as a convenor and collaborator among diverse partners.
• Organize meetings and support shared initiatives.
• Promote consistent and effective partnership operations.
• Develop and maintain consistent communications with internal staff and external partners:
  • Create quarterly newsletters, program reports, and blog posts.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to update relevant webpages and communications materials.
• Maintain strong working relationships with regional trail staff and other ATC departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in environmental sciences, public policy, community planning, community and economic development, and/or recreation management.
• One to three years of experience in related field is preferred. Experience in the environmental non-profit sector, including project management, coalition and partnership building, developing and implementing communication strategies, and providing logistical and administrative support.
• Strong organizational skills and relationship-building capabilities.
• Demonstrated passion for community-based conservation and landscape-scale partnerships.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across teams and partner organizations.
• Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a mission-driven organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with the Appalachian Trail and its communities is desirable.
• Required to attend any in-person events or meetings, including staff retreat once a year.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to effectively communicate via phone, email, virtual platforms, and in-person meetings.
• Prolonged periods of work on a computer and telephone.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
• Travel within the program area for meetings, workshops, and community events (approximately 10–15% of the time).
• Occasional evening and weekend work required for community engagement.
• One of the 14 A.T. states the trail traverses: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.