Trails and greenways employment, careers, and seasonal work for conservation corps, bicycle pedestrian advocacy, trail organizations, state parks, and federal agencies. The job board is a courtesy posting from information provided to American Trails. Please verify that the position(s) is available prior to applying.
Jobs are now listed on our sister website, TrailSkills.org, where you can connect with trails professionals, get training, and learn about the Trail Core Competencies.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
4 SCA interns will work in conjunction with district staff (Rangeland Management Specialist, Ecologist, or Noxious Weeds Crew Lead). Each intern will be assigned to one of 3 districts, Canyon Lakes (Fort Collins), Boulder (Boulder) or Sulphur (Granby).Sustainable Trail Design
SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN is hiring a Backcountry Trail Crew Spend your summer working in the awe-inspiring San Juan mountains of Colorado! Sustainable Trail Design is currently seeking applicants for one Crew Leader position and three Crew Member positions to implement heavy maintenance work on two separate projects for the 2024 season. Both of these awesome projects are located in the remote, and beautiful Uncompahgre Wilderness within the GMUG National Forests. These are challenging positions based in Colorado’s rugged backcountry. All positions require a strong trail work skillset; conservation ethic; excellent leadership skills; the ability to work as part of a team and a desire to work in a challenging yet beautiful backcountry setting. Sustainable Trail Design has two heavy maintenance projects planned for the 2024 season. A 4-person professional trail crew will be responsible for completing all assigned objectives on both projects All work hitches will be based out of a backcountry basecamp. Projects require hiking up to 10+ miles a day at altitude, along with carrying heavy hand tools and gear/equipment regularly, and performing strenuous manual labor. Come and join the Sustainable Trail Design team this summer! All available positions start in early July and run through late September OR early October.Sustainable Trail Design
SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN is hiring a Backcountry Trail Crew Spend your summer working in the awe-inspiring San Juan mountains of Colorado! Sustainable Trail Design is currently seeking applicants for one Crew Leader position and three Crew Member positions to implement heavy maintenance work on two separate projects for the 2024 season. Both of these awesome projects are located in the remote, and beautiful Uncompahgre Wilderness within the GMUG National Forests. These are challenging positions based in Colorado’s rugged backcountry. All positions require a strong trail work skillset; conservation ethic; excellent leadership skills; the ability to work as part of a team and a desire to work in a challenging yet beautiful backcountry setting. Sustainable Trail Design has two heavy maintenance projects planned for the 2024 season. A 4-person professional trail crew will be responsible for completing all assigned objectives on both projects All work hitches will be based out of a backcountry basecamp. Projects require hiking up to 10+ miles a day at altitude, along with carrying heavy hand tools and gear/equipment regularly, and performing strenuous manual labor. Come and join the Sustainable Trail Design team this summer! All available positions start in early July and run through late September OR early October.
Utah Conservation Corps
UCC field crews are assigned to a variety of conservation projects throughout Utah and the Intermountain West. Crew Members work and live in the outdoors as part of a field crew in service to public lands and the communities that surround them. This position involves frequent travel, camping, irregular hours, and a varying weekly schedule.
National Park Service
This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
Are you interested in environmental education, park interpretation, outdoor recreation, conservation, science, and/or cultural history? You will get to experience each of these career pathways all while living in and serving New Hampshire State Parks! This position will provide you with real-world experience where you will gain skills in program development, management, marketing, networking, and evaluation. The skills learned and professional development opportunities offered throughout this position are invaluable! This experience is what YOU make it, and the NH Corps is here to guide you as you take the next step in reaching your career goals.
Grand Targhee Resort
Building and Maintaining Mountain Bike and Hiking trails for Grand Targhee Bike Park
American Conservation Experience
Interested in creating a lasting community and working with like-minded people while helping to both protect, and increase accessibility of, our public lands and environment? Join American Conservation Experience (ACE) and receive free housing, hands-on skills training, an AmeriCorps education award eligibility, and the chance to travel and work in a variety of locations ranging from popular National Parks, Forests and local natural protected areas. This is a great entry-level position to gain valuable life and career skills while building strong personal and professional connections.
City of Colorado Springs
In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the Track Chair program which provides access to our local parks and open spaces for individuals with mobility challenges. This position will include leading trackchair programs, reservation management, volunteer supervision, and other associated administrative duties. In conjunction with parks staff, you will also be responsible for assessing trail accessibility and working to upgrade trails to accommodate trackchairs. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to help launch this exciting program.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
Join our seasonal staff at the Moose River Plains Wild Forest in the Central Adirondack Park of northern New York to fill your summer with outdoor adventure and career development! * This position requires that you become enrolled in AmeriCorps. If you are selected for this program please be sure to accept AmeriCorps during the SCA offer process. No travel allowance will be offered for this position even if it is stated on your confirmation of acceptance.*
