Hosted by AmericanTrails. org

Appalachian Mountain Club has four trail positions

See details below for:

• Assistant New England Trail Crew Leader
• Blue Hills Assistant Trail Crew Leader
• Blue Hills Trail Crew Leader
• New England Trail Crew Leader

1. Assistant New England Trail Crew Leader

This position entails acting a assistant leader to a small crew on a variety of trail construction and reconstruction projects throughout New England.

Responsibilities:

¬ Act as Assistant Leader to a crew of 4-6 professional trail workers and occasional volunteers on trail projects throughout New England.

¬ Maintain tradition of high quality trail work, representing the AMC trails program

¬ Report to and communicate regularly with White Mountain Trails Programs Trails Supervisor when the Crew Leader is absent

¬ Assist Crew Leader in managing crew and project logistics in an organized, flexible, and creative fashion.

¬ Assist in documenting work completed and crew hours

¬ Assist Crew leader in maintaining and enforcing safety standards at all times

Required skills
- ability to perform the duties of a trail worker
- strong leadership skills
- ability to manage logistics and problem solve without direct supervision
- strong, professional communication skills
- self motivated
- ability to follow instruction without close supervision
- knowledge of hand tool use and care
- valid drivers license

Desired Skills
- Certified Class B Sawyer
- Knowledge of overhead rigging systems and griphoist safety
- First Aid and CPR

Please send coverletter, resume, and three references to:
Mariah Keagy
White Mountain Trails OR email:
AMC mkeagy@outdoors.org,
P.O. Box 298
Gorham, NH 03581

2. Blue Hills Assistant Trail Crew Leader

This position would be based out of Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, MA. It entails acting a assistant leader to a small crew on a variety of trail maintenance and reconstruction projects throughout the 125 miles of trails on the Blue Hills Reservation.

Responsibilities:

¬ Act as Assistant Leader to a crew of up to 4 professional trail workers and occasional volunteers on trail projects throughout the Blue Hills

¬ Act as AMC representative and liaison, in close communication with the Department of Conservation and Recreation representative when the Crew Leader is absent

¬ Maintain tradition of high quality trail work, representing the AMC trails program

¬ Report to and communicate regularly with White Mountain Trails Programs Trails Supervisor when the Crew Leader is absent

¬ Assist Crew Leader in managing crew and project logistics in an organized, flexible, and creative fashion.

¬ Assist in documenting work completed and crew hours

¬ Assist Crew leader in maintaining and enforcing safety standards at all times

Required skills
- ability to perform the duties of a trail worker
- strong leadership skills
- ability to manage logistics and problem solve without direct supervision
- strong, professional communication skills
- self motivated
- ability to follow instruction without close supervision
- knowledge of hand tool use and care
- valid drivers license

Desired Skills
- Experience leading trail crews on a variety of trail reconstruction projects
- Knowledge of splitting and shaping stone
- Certified Class B Sawyer
- Knowledge of overhead rigging systems and griphoist safety
- First Aid and CPR

Please send coverletter, resume, and three references to:
Mariah Keagy
White Mountain Trails OR email:
AMC mkeagy@outdoors.org,
P.O. Box 298
Gorham, NH 03581

Call 603-466-2721 ext. 203 with questions about Blue Hills positions ONLY.

3. Blue Hills Trail Crew Leader

This position would be based out of Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, MA. It entails leading a small crew on a variety of trail maintenance and reconstruction projects throughout the 125 miles of trails on the Blue Hills Reservation.

Responsibilities:

¬ Lead a crew of up to 4 professional trail workers and occasional volunteers on trail projects throughout the Blue Hills

¬ Act as AMC representative and liaison, in close communication with the Department of Conservation and Recreation representative.

¬ Maintain tradition of high quality trail work, representing the AMC trails program

¬ Report to and communicate regularly with White Mountain Trails Programs Trails Supervisor

¬ Manage crew and project logistics in an organized, flexible, and creative fashion.

¬ Document work completed and crew hours

¬ Maintain and enforce safety standards at all times

Required skills

- experience leading trail crews on a variety of trail reconstruction projects
- ability to perform the duties of a trail worker
- strong leadership skills
- ability to manage logistics and problem solve without direct supervision
- strong, professional communication skills
- self motivated
- ability to follow instruction without close supervision
- knowledge of hand tool use and care
- valid drivers license

Desired Skills
- Knowledge of splitting and shaping stone
- Certified Class B Sawyer
- Knowledge of overhead rigging systems and griphoist safety
- First Aid and CPR

Please send coverletter, resume, and three references to:

Mariah Keagy
White Mountain Trails OR email:
AMC mkeagy@outdoors.org,
P.O. Box 298
Gorham, NH 03581

Call 603-466-2721 ext. 203 for questions about Blue Hills Positions ONLY

4. New England Trail Crew Leader

This position entails leading a small crew on a large variety of trail maintenance and reconstruction projects throughout New England.

Responsibilities:

¬ Lead a crew of 4-6 professional trail workers and occasional volunteers on trail projects.

¬ Maintain tradition of high quality trail work, representing the AMC trails program

¬ Report to and communicate regularly with White Mountain Trails Programs Trails Supervisor.

¬ Manage crew and project logistics in an organized, flexible, and creative fashion.

¬ Document work completed and crew hours

¬ Maintain and enforce safety standards at all times

Required skills

- experience leading trail crews on a variety of trail reconstruction and construction projects
- ability to perform the duties of a trail worker
- strong leadership skills
- ability to manage logistics and problem solve without direct supervision
- strong, professional communication skills
- self motivated
- ability to follow instruction without close supervision
- knowledge of hand tool use and care
- valid drivers license and good driving record

Desired Skills
- Certified Class B Sawyer
- Experience operating small equipment, such as bobcats, tractors
- Knowledge of overhead rigging systems and griphoist safety
- First Aid and CPR

Please send coverletter, resume, and three references to:

Mariah Keagy
White Mountain Trails OR email:
AMC mkeagy@outdoors.org,
P.O. Box 298
Gorham, NH 03581

Call 603-466-2721 ext. 203 for questions about this position ONLY

More resources:

Bibliography
Quotations
Glossary
Acronyms
Tools
Trailbuilding
Wildlife and trails
Planning
Maintenance
Volunteers
Products & services

Do you need training?
Do you have training opportunities you'd like to publicize?
Are you a trails expert who can teach trail skills to others?
The National Trails Training Partnership wants to work with you to make training more available.

Contact us!