Professional Crew Coordinator

About This Opportunity

Washington Trails Association is seeking an experienced leader with advanced technical trail skills who is committed to stewardship, mentoring crews, and building community to join the trail maintenance program. This position will be responsible for helping to support the training, coordination and management of WTA’s Lost Trails Found professional trail crew program, with an emphasis on backcountry trail projects. The Professional Crew Coordinator is a full-time, non-exempt position and reports to the Professional Services Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership Development and Support

• Support the hiring, training and professional development of 18 Lost Trails Found seasonal staff, together with the Professional Services Manager
• Supervise up to 15 Lost Trails Found crew seasonal employees (2-3 assistant crew leaders) (8-12 members) in collaboration with Professional Services Manager
• Support crew leaders to help them establish safe, fun and inclusive working environments for a crew of six adults with diverse backgrounds

Trail Project Planning, Execution and Reporting

• Coordinate technical projects and plans in collaboration with Professional Services Manager
• Ensure Lost Trails Found crews are logistically supported with work plans, adequate tools, vehicle, PPE and any other necessities during their season
• Proactively maintain mutually beneficial, cordial working relationships with representatives of land manager partners including US Forest Service and Department of Natural Resources
• Execute annual project schedule to meet program goals and objectives
• Effectively manage emergency situations following WTA’s emergency response protocols
• Serveascrewleader on projects as needed

Administrative & Other Duties

• Ensure crews complete administrative work (timesheets, reports, etc) in a timely manner
• Actively participate in organization and team meetings, training and other events
• Build trail work parties in Salesforce
• Contribute to Communications team’s efforts to develop and identify potential LTF program stories for magazine and digital media publication
• Other admin duties as assigned