G5 Volunteer Coordinator

Overview

G5 is seeking a dynamic individual with excellent communication and organizational skills to lead volunteers, perform trailwork, organize databases, and manage social media platforms. The candidate will perform technical trail maintenance and volunteer coordinating tasks in support of the trail network in the Grandfather Ranger District and the G5 Volunteer Trail Program. The employee will be an employee of The G5 Trail Collective, working out of Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC.

Duration - 5 years+

Requirements

• The candidate must show the utmost ability to independently lead the public and volunteers into the National Forest, provide clear safety protocols and tool instructions, and bring them back out safely while providing community engagement and a sense of accomplishment and pride of trail stewardship.
• Knowledge, experience, and skill in basic sustainable trail maintenance techniques (minimum 1-2 years), including the use of trail tools, construction tools, and safety equipment.
• Charismatic and commanding communication skills with the public, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Ability to work with a broad range of user groups, foster good working relationships with US Forest Service employees and volunteers, and facilitate collaborative meetings of crew leaders and volunteers effectively.
• Skills to recruit, manage, and support volunteers.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a database of volunteers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a truck, trailers and other related equipment for transport and conducting trail work.
• Provide social media content (write ups, photography, videos, etc.) that engages with the community.

Preferred Additional Knowledge & Skills

• WFA or WFR or similar first aid certification.
• Chainsaw certification (bucking/limbing/felling) or ability to become certified in those modalities.
• Basic database knowledge (familiar with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Basic social media skills (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Reddit, X, etc.), use of a camera and video.
• Basic website management skills (Wix specifically).
• Knowledge of construction tools and techniques.

B.S. in Natural Resources, Biology, Soil Sciences, Geology, Hydrology, Video, Media or a combination of related fields of study.

• The candidate routinely lifts, pushes, pulls and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work will routinely require walking multiple miles over rough and uneven terrain.
• The employee will have office space at Camp Grier, but may work anywhere within driving distance of McDowell County.
• Some work will be performed in mountainous, forested environments where terrain may be steep, uneven, rocky, wet, and covered with thick vegetation.
• Work can occur in inclement weather and under dusty conditions. Safety equipment such as boots, gloves, goggles, and hardhats will be required.

Fieldwork includes invasive species management, facility construction maintenance, trail maintenance (brushing, digging, grubbing, raking, rock work surface hardening, etc.), tree removal, use of hand and power tools, and project site assessments.

The employee can expect to work an equal amount of time in the office in addition to fieldwork.

The position will require periodic evening and frequent weekend work to manage volunteer projects for volunteers who cannot participate during standard business hours. The employee will play a key role in planning and implementing G5 trail workdays.

• Work with the U.S. Forest Service, G5, and other partners to plan, coordinate, and perform trail and trail feature maintenance and construction activities based on U.S. Forest Service priorities, trail design parameters, and Trail Management Objectives (TMO).
• Work with volunteers or youth crews to provide project supervision, trail-related training, quality control oversight, safety briefings, and monitoring of adherence to safety protocol; track and report G5 volunteer hours; ensure volunteer needs are communicated to the U.S. Forest Service and G5 staff.
• Manage safety documentation and liability coverage under a USFS volunteer agreement and report volunteer hours to USFS and G5 staff.
• Recruit, train, and host volunteers in a professional manner that builds repeat participation in the G5 Volunteer Trail Program.
• Manage a volunteer database and communicate volunteer hours to the USFS or other partners as needed.
• Develop and conduct trail etiquette and user safety training for a variety of the public; develop and conduct trail skills courses for trail volunteers to provide leadership for future recruitment.
• Frequently use photography and video to tell the G5 story and showcase on social channels.

Reports To - G5 Trail Collective Project Manager, G5 Trails Specialist, and G5 Engagement Specialist.

Compensation - $50,000 per year.

Benefits - Retirement:
Camp Grier will match, up to 3% of an employee contribution. Time off:
Camp Grier will provide three weeks of paid time off for the…