White Mountain Trail Collective

 

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Hiring:

 
 
 

Seasonal Crew Lead


To Apply: send resume and cover letter to yohann.hanley@wmtrailcollective.org 

 

The White Mountain Trail Collective is hiring a seasonal Crew Leader, responsible for leading and supervising a small crew of 3-6 young adult Americorps service members through our partnership with the Lakes Region Conservation Corps. This person will work alongside and supervise the crew on a variety of trail maintenance and construction projects, and other related conservation projects, under the direction of project partners and other WMTC staff. This may include work on annual trail maintenance, stone and timber work, building new and relocated trails, restoration, and monitoring. The Crew Leader will help ensure projects are completed safely, and to a high standard of quality. 

***WMTC REQUIRES ALL STAFF AND CREW MEMBERS TO BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19***

 

Crew Leader Duties will include:

  • Act as the primary in-field leadership for crew members, provide guidance, training and direction to crew members,

  • Ensure safe work practices are being followed

  • Cultivate a supportive environment, positive crew dynamics, and effective communication. Facilitate conflict resolution between crew members.

  • Assist with project logistics, and ensure crew members are prepared for project work and weather conditions. 

  • Manage camping logistics and facilitate in-field camping when project requires

  • Complete documentation on work completed. Document safety incidents.

  • Act as the site supervisor representative to the LRCC Americorps program, attending meetings and completing administrative tasks associated with the program. (timesheets, evaluations, etc.)

The WMTC seeks a motivated, independent, and empathetic individual with prior trail work experience and outdoor experience, able to mentor and challenge new trail workers, as well as support and accommodate their needs. Ideal candidates will demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively. In addition to a background in trail work, previous work experience with youth or young adults is a plus. 

This position is full time, 40+ hours a week, and will involve camping with the crew during the week for parts of the season. The crew leader position is not an Americorps position, and will be paid $17 -$18 an hour, depending on experience. Housing is available with the crew. This position runs May 9th through October 28th. To apply, send resume and cover letter to yohann.hanley@wmtrailcollective.org 

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.

 

Mountain Bike Project Manager


To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to wmtc@wmtrailcollective.org

 

The Mountain Bike Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the planning, training, and field oversight of the contractors, partners and volunteer trail work on WMTC mountain bike projects.  The PM is responsible for project logistics, trail work and maintenance while ensuring that work is performed to the highest of standards. Additional duties include assessing trail work needs and field consultations with partners and volunteer trail workers.  This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Projects Director.  

Schedule

Year-round exempt salaried position that works 40 hours/week on season (March  - November) and 20 hrs per week off season (January - February) ;

Occasional meetings and events on evenings and weekends. 

Occasional regional travel required.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Upholds the Vision of the White Mountain Trail Collective.

  • Supports and Honors the autonomy of WMTC partners

  • Recruiting, assisting in training and mentoring, scheduling, and oversight of trail crews, partners and clubs under the WMTC umbrella. 

  • Work with partners in the creation of public access strategies, seasonal plans and additional management needs as they arise

  • Develop and monitor work plans and budget; provide updates to Executive Director as needed

  • Coordinate safety and emergency processes/response management

  • Collect and provide point data for trail surveying and cost code tracking

  • Works closely with the Marketing department and partners to support events on the trails

  • Innovate, design new trails as well as trail reconstruction ensure that all trail features are in line with trail delineation.

  • Coordinate and manage all contracted services related to trail work.

  • Serve as the organization’s point person for any issues or concerns related to the trails, and respond to concerns swiftly and appropriately.

  • Work with partners and land managers to prioritize and plan mountain bike trail projects, which are primarily building new trails, technical trail reconstruction or relocation projects requiring bridges as well as rock and wood structures, sometimes in areas of sensitive habitat. 

  • Oversee equipment and supplies, including purchasing, inventory, and maintenance.

  • Ensures collection of labor and material data according to WMTC project cost codes from Crews weekly

  • Enforce established policies and guidelines to ensure the safe and responsible use of the vehicles, equipment, and facilities. 

  • Instruct and develop training sessions for professional and volunteer trail crews throughout the year as well as during the project season. 

  • Prepare and present trails related programs and training to a wide range of audiences such as trail clubs, volunteer groups, potential donors, and agency partners. 

  • Willingness to travel throughout the Northeast and work some evenings and weekends. 

  • Gives ED weekly reports of work completed and upcoming work anticipated. 

  • Leads volunteer trail days.  

  • Participates in WMTC Events, interviews with media outlets, and other WMTC marketing engagements as needed

  • WMTC will provide liability insurance and Workers Comp Insurance

  • Other duties as assigned. 

Salary Range - $48,000 - $55,000 DOE

 

Lakes Region Conservation Corps AmeriCorps


2022 SUMMER/FALL PROGRAM APPLICATION: OPENS JANUARY 3RD, 2022.

The Lakes Region Conservation Corps is an AmeriCorps program with host sites across the New Hampshire Lakes Region. Each host site operates independently and provides a different conservation service experience. You are asked to rank your host site preference in the application below.

  • The LRCC program is a way to gain meaningful experience in the conservation field, so we aren't necessarily looking for members that come with a wealth of experience in the field. Generally, we look for individuals who can demonstrate that they can work hard, are enthusiastic, get along well with a group, can work independently and collaboratively, and are interested and committed to serving the community through the environmental conservation initiatives of Lakes Region non-profits. We expect candidates to clearly articulate how the LRCC experience relates to their future goals. 

  • Applicants are judged on their ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for conservation work and dedication to the mission of the LRCC program. The certifications, skills, and experiences listed in the application have varying degrees of relevance to each host site and in many cases may be completely irrelevant to one or more host sites. Not having the certifications, skills, or experiences listed does not diminish the competitiveness of your application.

 

Additional Information About White Mountain Trail Collective

Mission: Protect the Trails, Preserve the Legacy

Our mission is to preserve the legacy of trail stewardship in the White Mountains region by supporting and enhancing sustainable care of our trails

Tagline: There is no off-season in the White Mountains

WMTC partners with land owners, trail managers and groups to fund and manage trail management/work projects throughout the White Mountain National Forest region.

As a nonprofit, collective impact organization, WMTC adds capacity to the work other like-minded organizations are doing to maintain human-powered trails in the White Mountain National Forest and surrounding areas.  

Simplified:

  • WMTC is a trail maintenance supporting organization

  • WMTC supports trail maintainers by identifying and supplying the resources needed to maintain and build sustainable trails

  • WMTC supports the legacy and autonomy of its partners by highlighting and celebrating their unique history and contributions to the trails

  • WMTC’s aim is to “raise all ships” 

  • WMTC is striving to revitalize stewardship, an aging out problem that all partners are facing.  

What “adding capacity” can look like:

  • Project Development and Management

  • Provide administrative support to individual clubs when needed

  • Assist organizations in writing grants

  • Contract third-party reviews for NEPA surveys (explain NEPA)

  • Conduct certification training to volunteers and partners

  • Identify and supply resources needed to maintain and build sustainable trails: Equipment, Funding, Staffing/Trail Crew

What is a sustainable trail:

  • Supports recreation today and tomorrow with minimal impact on nearby ecosystems.

  • Leaves soil intact, allowing vegetation to inhabit the area.


  • May require pruning or removal of nearby plants to ensure proper trail construction and maintenance.


  • Doesn’t harm wildlife.


  • Requires a minimal amount of trail maintenance.