Stewardship Manager

Position Title: Stewardship Manager

Reports to: Program Director

Status: Salaried, full-time (exempt)

Compensation: $62,000 – $65,000 starting salary range  tendersglobal.net $529.16/month Health Reimbursement Arrangement tendersglobal.net Fixed and variable reimbursements for personal vehicle & home office use tendersglobal.net Retirement benefit, employer contributions after 1 year tendersglobal.net Unlimited Paid Time-off Policy

Role of the TKO Stewardship Manager 

Trailkeepers of Oregon is seeking a seasoned leader to join our growing management team in 2025. The TKO Stewardship Manager will supervise stewardship program staff, manage program budgets and agreements, and manage local, state, and federal land stewardship in the region. The ideal candidate is someone who finds success in seeing that TKO’s talented staff team and volunteer leaders are supported and fulfilled in the ever-growing stewardship of Oregon’s trails and special places. 

TKO offers competitive compensation commensurate with the candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Total rewards at TKO, beyond salary, include generous paid time off, employer contributions to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement, matching funds for retirement after a year, and more.

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every qualification listed in a job description. TKO values lived experience, and we are dedicated to embracing diversity and committed to building a team that represents our communities’ backgrounds. If this role sounds exciting, we want to hear from you! 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manage local and regional stewardship staff. Establish support and oversight for talented regional stewardship staff in Portland, the Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge, Mt. Hood, and additional growth areas in the Willamette Valley.

2. Stewardship program and volunteer management. Ensure stewardship activities implemented by regional staff coordinators meet TKO’s quality standards. Support regional staff coordinators in creating project plans that meet stewardship agreement objectives and connect volunteer crew leaders with stewardship projects. 

3. Contracts and agreements management and oversight. Track and ensure deliverables, assign staff and volunteer capacity based on project funding, and prioritize new business. Increase collaboration between multiple stakeholders, including local, state, and federal agencies, by overseeing volunteer service agreements. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for TKO’s mission, vision, and values to protect and enhance Oregon’s outdoor places.
• Cultural competency and experience working with people of diverse races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and economic backgrounds.
• Supervisory experience to set staff and volunteer leader expectations, accept and integrate feedback graciously, and give effective feedback to team members.
• Experience managing a local or regional volunteer stewardship program.
• Experience engaging multiple stakeholders at a variety of organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safe, fun, and quality experiences for staff and volunteers.
• Ability to work independently to plan, prioritize, and organize a dynamic workload while developing and maintaining successful programs.
• Reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license, use of a personal vehicle, and cell phone (TKO provides reimbursement for mileage, personal phone, and home office use).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff and Volunteer Management – 50%

• Manage 4-6 regional year-round staff and 3-6 interns and seasonal staff assigned to different regions.
• Support regional stewardship staff through weekly check-ins, collaborating on project objectives, managing staff capacity, and adjusting deliverables as needed.
• Host 2-3 monthly volunteer engagement events, including Crew Brews and volunteer trainings.
• Manage existing projects/initiatives in northwest Oregon program regions and assist in connecting volunteer leaders to ensure deliverables are met.
• Explore and identify opportunities that advance stewardship programming and volunteer engagement.
• Work with TKO staff to engage in outreach projects in other parts of the state when possible.
• Respond to incident reports, assess potential system changes, and implement corrective action plans for stewardship staff and volunteers.

Partnership Development – 20%

• Increase collaboration between TKO’s multiple stakeholders through collaborative project initiatives, regular updates, and timely reporting on deliverables.
• Collaborate with land managers to create and execute stewardship agreements and financial plans.
• Explore opportunities to partner with public, nonprofit, and private partners to expand funding mechanisms for sustained organizational capacity and further TKO’s mission.

Finance Management and Organizational Development – 20%

• Prioritize programmatic objectives based on financial resources to meet fundraising and revenue goals.
• Develop and manage a variety of project budgets and contracts $5,000-$150,000 for regional and statewide programs.
• Support stewardship coordinators to ensure programs are adhering to approved budgets and that expected outcomes are delivered by staff and volunteer resources.
• Work with the TKO leadership team to improve project and revenue projections.

Special Projects & Broader TKO activities – 10%

• Advise on Trailkeepers University curriculum development and provide expertise as an instructor in trail construction and leadership training experiences.
• Collaborate with development and communications staff to plan and execute outreach and fundraising campaigns.
• Provide support to the TKO management team as needed, developing policy and improving programs.
• Support initiatives involving the wider trails and outdoor recreation coalitions of Oregon and beyond.

† Formal education is not required for this role. However, a strongly aligned skillset and lived experience is critical. Please take care to write a letter of interest that concisely explains why you’re right for this role.