Historic Trail Preservation Fellow; Remote
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1349 K-156 Hwy, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas, 67550, USA
Other locations: Kansas City, MO; Independence, MO; Lexington, MO; Franklin, MO; Olathe, KS; Topeka, KS; Council Grove, KS; Great Bend, KS; Dodge City, KS; Garden City, KS; La Junta, CO; Las Animas, CO; Trinidad, CO; Boise City, OK; Raton, NM; Las Vegas, NM; Pecos, NM; Santa Fe, NM
Listed on 2026-06-29
1349 K-156 Hwy, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas, 67550, USA
Other locations: Kansas City, MO; Independence, MO; Lexington, MO; Franklin, MO; Olathe, KS; Topeka, KS; Council Grove, KS; Great Bend, KS; Dodge City, KS; Garden City, KS; La Junta, CO; Las Animas, CO; Trinidad, CO; Boise City, OK; Raton, NM; Las Vegas, NM; Pecos, NM; Santa Fe, NM
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Partnership for the National Trails System
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Remote/Work from Home
position
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Listed on 2026-06-29
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Non-Profit / Outreach, PR / Communications
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Location: Negotiable. Must be in proximity to the Santa Fe National Historic Trail (Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, or New Mexico)
- Missouri: Kansas City, Independence, Lexington, Franklin (historical eastern terminus).
- Kansas: Olathe, Topeka, Council Grove, Great Bend, Dodge City, Garden City.
- Colorado: La Junta, Las Animas, Trinidad.
- Oklahoma: Boise City.
- New Mexico: Raton, Las Vegas, Pecos, Santa Fe.
Duration: 1 Year Fellowship from Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027
Position Summary:
The Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) is a nonprofit that connects member not-for-profit trail organizations and Federal agency partners to further the protection, completion, and stewardship of the 32 National Scenic and Historic Trails within the National Trails System. The purpose of PNTS is to promote and support the efforts of National Scenic and Historic Trail organizations, to secure public and private resources and to serve as a collective voice for policy and action that supports National Scenic and Historic Trails. We envision a thriving National Trails System that connects people and landscapes, commemorates diverse stories, and assures extraordinary experiences for all, now and in the future.
As part of fulfilling this mission and purpose, PNTS is hiring a Historic Trail Preservation Fellow to support capacity building and implementation of strategic priorities with the Santa Fe Trail Association (SFTA). SFTA is the primary nonprofit organization for the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. SFTA’s mission is to protect and preserve the Santa Fe Trail and to promote awareness of the historical legacy associated with it. In recent years, a multitude of development projects, such as data centers and telecommunication towers, have been proposed that impact and threaten the purpose, experience and enjoyment of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail (SFNHT).
The Historic Trail Preservation Fellow will work closely with SFTA leadership and volunteers to research and monitor these potential threats to the trail including collecting information about each proposed or ongoing development project, communicating with the developers and SFTA chapter members, obtaining digital geographic files and plotting them on a National Historic Trail project mapping application. The Fellow will also conduct outreach, communicate and coordinate with community officials and governing entities, Historic Preservation Officers, landowners and SFTA volunteers. This work will be essential to understanding the full impacts of each development project and provide necessary data to cultural resources contractors who will be able to more accurately plot the location of development projects in proximity to the trail and understand the impacts to high potential segments and associated sites along the trail. The Fellow’s work will provide the needed capacity to increase the assessment of possible impacts to the SFNHT and the ability to avoid adverse effects proactively during the planning and consultation process.
This Fellowship position is for individuals that want to make an impact in historic preservation and trail protection as well as build skills in research, data analysis, communication with diverse stakeholders and partners, community education and engagement, and nonprofit management. There may also be opportunities for the Fellow to develop skills in social media, development, and fundraising.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research the status of known projects and the potential for new developments in proximity to the trail in each state.
- Coordinate with the National Park Service National Historic Trail Office to learn about their mapping application and understand where high potential sites and segments along the SFNHT are located.
- Communicate with developers and SFTA chapter members to understand impacts and propose mitigation strategies.
- Obtain digital geographic files and plot data within the SFTA project mapping application.
- Work with SFTA Preservation Committee members to collect information about the individual projects that they have been tracking.
- Develop a metadata spreadsheet and fill in data about existing development projects.
- Identify and initiate communication with points of contact for individual development projects.
- Coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Offices in each state to compare SFTA information with state cultural resources compliance information.
- Assist in developing standardized approaches to viewshed analysis to update trail-wide policies.
- Work with SFTA to expand community outreach and education by assisting with community gatherings and educational.
Position Requirements
College,
1+ Years
work experience Research, mapping, GIS, verbal and written communication, public and community outreach, community engagement, data collection and analysis, social media, fundrasining, geography, historic preservation, trail protection, ability to drive along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Microsoft Suite, interpersonal skills, Familiarity with cultural resources and cultural resources management principles, Knowledge of or understanding of a variety of energy projects/threats, Experience working with diverse partners and stakeholders, Experience working with non-profit organizations, Experience with photography, Understanding of how to use Google Earth, Understanding of social media platforms, Basic understanding of AI which may be used to enhance this project.
Additional Information / Benefits
- Educational opportunities including training in advocacy and policy, effective communications, and trail protection
- Opportunities to connect with a broad network of public lands and historic preservation professionals
- Opportunity to travel to SFTA and PNTS events
Contact Information
Contact Name: Partnership for the National Trails System
Contact Phone: 5856983235
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
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