Trails Coordinator

Stowe Trails Partnership, a 501(c)3 trail advocacy organization is hiring a new Trails Coordinator.

Stowe Trails Partnership manages 38 miles of world-class mountain bike trail in Stowe, Vermont. Providing free, and sustainable access to recreational opportunities is at the core of Stowe Trails Partnership.

The Trails Coordinator is a full-time summer position, with part-time winter work to ensure projects move along.

Responsibilities

Trails Program Development and Management | 25% Time

● Draft and implement annual trail plan, in collaboration with the Executive Director and

Trail Committee, including STP’s Trail Work Tracking sheet and a detailed plan for

maintenance and new builds

● Provide detailed estimates for labor and materials (for grant proposals and new trail

builds) create and track project budgets, and manage contracts

● Manage and direct trail crew on projects according to annual trail plan

● Coordinate with STP’s Land Access Partners to complete trail maintenance work on an

annual basis

● Create strategic trail goals and planning, in partnership with the Trail Committee and the

Executive Director, to serve the community

● Collect trail data to inform program evaluation and growth

● Supply fundraising committee with information to apply for grants and fundraise for

specific projects

● Contribute to STP’s communications with photo and video content

Trail Maintenance and Repair | 70% Time

● Assess trail conditions, prioritize, plan and carry out trail maintenance and repair of

STP’s 38 miles of naturally-surfaced trails.

● Collect Trail Data to inform open status, grants, and conditions.

● Lead the maintenance and repair of trails including an annual cycle of tread work,

brushing, raking, clearing; new trail construction; rock work, turnpike, drainage, bridge,

and split rail fence construction; and social trail decommissioning

● Execute external trail builder contracts hired through the RFP process

● Check-in regularly and update Trail Committee on current trail work

● Manage inventory of tools and supplies

● Operate and maintain tools and equipment, including hand tools, small power tools,

crosscut and chainsaws, and power wheelbarrows

● Facilitate volunteer trail work day specific projects alongside the Executive Director and

Trail Committee

Volunteer Management and Training | 5% Time

Support the Trail Committee to:

● Recruit, train and lead volunteer trail work days

● Plan, prepare and lead regularly occurring volunteer work parties ranging in size from 5

– 100 volunteers

● Help lead specialized volunteer programs, including the Annual Trail Work Day and

volunteer days for business sponsors and partners

Qualifications

● 2 years project management experience including coordinating programs and/or

managing staff and/or volunteers

● 1 years field experience of trail maintenance or conservation work

● Ability to comfortably lift 50 lbs. and traverse uneven terrain for 7 continuous hours, 2-3

days per week often while in challenging weather conditions

● Knowledgeable about trail design, construction, and maintenance

● Experience with workplace safety practices

● Proficient with hand tools and small power equipment

● Experience working with volunteers, members of the public, and public agencies

● Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, Gmail, and other software

● Proficient with smartphone, GPS devices and cameras

● Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

● Self-motivated with a desire to take initiative, be a leader, work efficiently, and

communicate well with diverse community groups.

● Organized, hardworking and able to plan and think holistically in an outdoor, natural area

setting

● Ability to prioritize workload based on weather, trail closures, and more.

Learn more at https://stowetrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Trails-Coordinator_-Job-Description_2025.pdf

And apply by April 18th, 2025!