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AMC seeks White Mountain Trails Coordinator

Position Description
Seasonal Trails Coordinator- AMC Trails Program

The Trails Coordinator works closely with the Trail Supervisor (TS) to assist with the overall logistical management of professional trail crews and projects, signs and trail reporting, and other duties as needed to support the AMC professional trail crews and White Mountain Trail Program. The position is available for 6 to 10 months per year. This is an hourly, seasonal position reporting to the Trails Supervisor.

Responsibilities
-Provide logistical and field support of professional trail crews
-Assist in pre-season preparations, such as trainings, airlifts, hiring
-Provide the TS with input on current and future trail projects
-Collect field information as needed for planning and reporting on current and future trail projects
-Work with trail crews in field, as needed
-Perform administrative duties, as needed
-Other duties as assigned

Required skills and qualifications
- Self motivated, flexible, good at problem solving
Strong organizational and logistical management skills
Knowledge and safe practice of trail crew/work skills
- Working knowledge and experience with trail building and reconstruction techniques, (3 season minimum)
Excellent driving record
Ability to take direction, and give clear direction to others
Excellent communication skills
Physical ability to travel, work and camp safely in the backcountry on unimproved trails in all weather conditions, carrying up to 50 pounds of gear.

Desired Skills
- Knowledge of advanced trail building techniques and tools (rock drills, tri-pod
rigging systems, etc)
- Chainsaw safety certification, or ability to complete certification prior to start date
- Ability to operate machinery safely
- Administrative skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel

Please send or e-mail resume and cover letter to:
Mariah Keagy
White Mountain Trails Supervisor
P.O. Box 298, Route 16
Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-2721 x203
Fax: 603-466-2822
mkeagy@outdoors.org

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