Multi-Day Trip Program Coordinator

About Washington Trails Association

Washington Trails Association (WTA) is the nation’s largest state-based trail nonprofit. For 60 years, we've been mobilizing public lands advocates, trail stewards and on-the-ground hiking experts in pursuit of our vision of Trails for Everyone Forever. Each year, with the support of over 23,000 donating members, WTA staff and more than 3,500 volunteers perform over 160,000 hours of trail maintenance across the state.

Through our online Hiking Guide and Trailblazer app, we help hundreds of thousands of people find trails, from everyday adventures to backcountry explorations. Our vision depends on fostering an organization and outdoor community where all people are welcome, represented and included.

WTA’s Trail Maintenance (TM) team engages in trail work throughout the year, with work parties ranging from single day outings to multi-day backcountry trips. Our crews build and maintain trails and structures in close coordination with land managers. This hybrid (office and field-based support) position is part of our volunteer team, playing a critical part in that effort by stewarding the creation, launch and safe implementation of our annual multi-day trip offerings.

Washington Trails Association is seeking a Multi-Day Trip Program Coordinator who loves working with people and shares our commitment to trail stewardship, volunteerism and building community. The primary responsibility of this role involves planning and developing multi‑day trail maintenance volunteer opportunities statewide. This position reports to the Senior Volunteer Programs Coordinator and is responsible for supervising 2‑3 temporary seasonal crew leaders.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt, hybrid (annually averaging 80% office / 20% field) position with a base of operations at WTA’s Seattle Office.

• Serve as process owner and main point of contact for statewide multi‑day trail maintenance trip calendar, associated material updates, file management and annual trip launch planning and implementation.

• Develop and execute multi‑day trip program goals, curriculum, policies, procedures and statewide trainings.

• Plan and coordinate backcountry response team (BCRT) trips for the Central Washington region and assist regional staff with statewide BCRT trip planning as needed.

• Plan and coordinate the adult volunteer vacation program, including statewide trips.

• Identify and coordinate volunteer trail maintenance work party projects with WTA staff, government and non‑government partners and group/community organizers.

• Provide content and photos for blogs, social media, magazine and other WTA communications.

• Perform crew and project site visits as needed statewide. Site visits often require long drives and camping, either in the backcountry with crews or front county while enroute.

• Hire and supervise 2‑3 seasonal trail crew leaders and support volunteer trail crew leaders throughout the season.

• Collaborate with the Logistics Coordinator to ensure program needs are identified and met.

• Assist with statewide volunteer leadership recruitment and mentorship.

• Support statewide leadership, safety and technical training opportunities for volunteers and staff

• Establish a safe, fun and inclusive work environment, both physically and emotionally, for volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds.

• Train, motivate and lead volunteers to complete a variety of trail projects to established technical standards.

• Manage emergency situations and report incidents following WTA’s emergency response protocols.

• Provide team support and coverage to volunteer programs as needed, including responding to volunteer inquiries via email or phone.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competitive candidates will highlight the following in their application, or express willingness to learn:

• Demonstrated commitment to WTA’s mission and values on diversity, equity and inclusion.

• A deep understanding of the experiences and community issues affecting those marginalized in mainstream outdoor…