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SW WA Regional Coordinator, Washington Trails Association

WTA Seeks Southwest Washington Regional Coordinator

Lewis River, Mount St Helens, Bird Creek Meadows, Beacon Rock. As the Southwest Washington Regional Coordinator, these places could all be a part of your beat. Washington Trails Association is looking for a motivated individual with strong people skills and an appreciation for fine hiking trails. The Regional Coordinator will help facilitate a variety of trail-related activities, including work parties, membership events, and public engagement and outreach. Projects this summer include new trail construction at Beacon Rock State Park, trail surveys on the Mt Adams District, and a member/volunteer potluck with local Forest Service staff.

The Regional Coordinator serves as a liaison between the Seattle office and local members and volunteers to promote communication and increased collaboration. Our goal is to double both our membership and our volunteer presence on the ground, with the end result of making Southwest Washington an even better place to hike.

The Regional Coordinator is a permanent, full-time position, based in Vancouver. Travel throughout the region is required, in addition to frequent trips to Seattle. Some evening and weekend work is required. The position will require strong communication and interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work independently and manage a remote office.

Responsibilities Include:

Member and Volunteer Engagement

• Provide scheduling and project support for volunteer work parties;
• Serve as liaison with local agencies on volunteer projects and hiker-related issues; and

• Facilitate member participation in local trail and recreation issues.

Community Outreach

• Recruit volunteers for work parties and other projects;
• Coordinate events and opportunities that allow WTA members and volunteers to engage directly in WTA programs and shape continued regional growth;
• Conduct outreach and promotion to local retailers and corporations, trail clubs, and other like-minded organizations; and

• Develop and maintain contacts with local media outlets.

Program Support

• Ensure maintenance and management of tools and related supplies;
• Provide content and reports for regional and statewide WTA publications, including magazine, email newsletter, and web site; and

• Maintain regular communication with other WTA staff and coordinate collaboration where appropriate.

Desired Qualifications:

• Passion for Washington Trails Association’s mission;
• Minimum of (3) years of communications and outreach experience;
• Experience with trail maintenance, recreation or other related field;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, as well as written and verbal skills;
• Experience with volunteer management; demonstrated commitment to teamwork; and

• Ability to work independently; proven self-starter.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and 1-3 page writing sample to: Field Coordinator Position, WTA, 2019 3rd Ave #100, Seattle, WA 98121. Do not fax or email.

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.

With more than 7,000 members, Washington Trails Association is a 30-year-old advocacy organization whose mission is to protect and promote hiking opportunities in Washington state. In addition to working directly with government agencies and educating hikers about how best to enjoy Washington’s natural treasures, WTA manages one of the largest and most successful volunteer trail maintenance programs in the country. Each year, 2,000 volunteers contribute more than 80,000 hours of their time to building water bars, brushing trails, controlling erosion, constructing bridges, and much more.