Location: Lincoln City to Seaside, OR (negotiable)
Status: Salaried, full-time (exempt)
Total Rewards $42,500 starting salary | $512.50/month Health Reimbursement Account | Compensation: Fixed and Variable Reimbursements for Personal Vehicle & Home Office Use | Retirement benefit, employer matching after 1 year | Unlimited Paid Time-off Policy
TKO is seeking an individual to grow and develop a diverse volunteer base on the northern Oregon Coast. We seek a candidate who can promote trail stewardship in the region, working with land managers and leading volunteers in protecting and enhancing northern Oregon Coast trails and visitor experiences. The North Coast Stewardship Coordinator will continue a high quality trail maintenance and stewardship program in the region. This position is based on a flexible workspace/schedule, allowing work from home and reporting directly to the field. While the position will assist in projects statewide from time to time, trail stewardship activities will focus primarily from Seaside to Lincoln City and some trail systems within the Coast Range.
Total compensation at TKO, beyond salary, includes generous paid time off, employer contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account, 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, committed to building a team that represents our communities’ backgrounds. If this role sounds exciting, we want to hear from you!
Essential Functions
-Coordinate and lead volunteers in trail stewardship and outreach through activities that are safe, fun and welcoming for all participants.
-Recruit, guide, and train volunteer crew leaders to build capacity for volunteer service in maintaining the Oregon Coast Trail, filling Oregon Coast Trail gaps, and other trail system projects.
-Support the TKO leadership staff and land manager partners in assessing and prioritizing current trail development and maintenance needs appropriate for volunteer service.
General Responsibilities:
Lead Regular Stewardship Events – 70%
-Lead and coordinate trail stewardship and engagement events 2-4 times per week.
-Support TKO interns, seasonal staff and volunteer leaders on trail projects, maintenance priorities and ambassador stations.
-Lead Trailkeepers University trainings 1-2 times per month with the goal of developing and supporting crew leaders and lead ambassadors.
-Host multi-day trips and volunteer vacation program offerings 3-4 times per year.
-Ensure effective maintenance and management of tools and related equipment/supplies.
-Work with TKO staff and land managers to identify, scope and work plan potential projects including: development of sustainable trail layout, structure design, and maintenance plans.
-Join TKO staff in other regions on strategic stewardship projects and training events.
Community Outreach Activities – 20%
-Recruit community members with stewardship events, crew leadership opportunities, and other projects.
-Coordinate in-person and virtual events that encourage TKO members, volunteers, leaders, and the hiking community to engage in TKO programs.
-Conduct volunteer recruitment efforts with local businesses, trail clubs, and other organizations.
-Coordinate outreach with partners and land managers – hosting tabling and presentations at special events in the local and regional area.
Administrative – 10%
-Meet regularly with TKO staff leadership – mainly virtual meetings, in-person from time to time.
-Maintain event registration by posting events and monitoring volunteer sign ups.
-Generate storytelling content for event promotion, volunteer training materials, and fundraising.
Generate, maintain, and report on project and volunteer data to TKO and other partners.
To learn more and to apply, please visit:
trailkeepersoforegon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stewardship-Coordinator-North-Coast-Job-Posting-2024-1.pdf
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