Southern New England Regional Trails Supervisor

Position:              Southern New England Regional Trails Supervisor

Location:              South Egremont, MA

Reports to:         Trails Volunteer Programs Manager

Summary Description:

The Southern New England Regional Trails Supervisor develops and
sustains AMC's trails management programs primarily in central and western
Massachusetts and northwestern Connecticut. The Trails Supervisor works closely
with AMC’s Volunteer Appalachian Trail committees in Connecticut and
Massachusetts, Appalachian Trail Conservancy staff, Massachusetts Department of
Conservation and Recreation, regional land trusts and other conservation organizations.
This position oversees the Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner Program and the
Southern New England Teen Trail Crew Program, and which help to further AMC’s
Vision 2020 goals for expanding volunteerism and engaging more youth in the
outdoors.

The Trails Supervisor is expected to be familiar with both
traditional and contemporary trail maintenance and construction methods and
backcountry recreation management techniques, possess excellent supervisory
skills, be well versed with Leave No Trace practices, to serve as a trail
resource for local organizations in developing new trail projects or trail
maintenance programs, and to represent the AMC within the regional trails
community.

In addition, this individual will continue to expand programming
and develop new partnerships in the Berkshire and Pioneer Valley regions of
Massachusetts, Connecticut, and other southern New England regions.

Primary Responsibilities - Programmatic:

Southern New England Teen Trail Crew and Custom
Crews

• Manage AMC’s Southern New England Teen Trail Crew, a conservation
  and trail stewardship program for teens. Includes hiring, training, and
  supervising seasonal staff including Projects Coordinator, Trail Crew Leaders,
  and various support staff.  Coordinating
  with state agencies and committee volunteers for the assignment of trail
  projects, and promoting the program to recruit volunteer crew participants.
• Coordinate with all Trails Programs Supervisors to organize staff
  training, program development, and maintain organizational consistencies across
  AMC’s operating region.
• Coordinate with the AMC Trails Volunteer Programs Administrative
  Supervisor who manages registrations and communications for all AMC Teen Trail
  Crews which includes the processing and evaluation of registrations, handling
  of fees and the communication with participants and family members.
• Purchase and maintain all program related field gear, tools, and
  safety equipment
• Assist the Trails Volunteer Programs Manager in the development of
  program offerings, locations and rates.
• Provide enrollment/participant status updates to Trails Volunteer
  Programs Manager.
• Coordinate and deliver Custom Crew opportunities for regional
  groups, such as outing clubs, camp groups, and corporate groups.
  
  
  
  

Southern
New England Ridgerunner Program

• Manage AMC’s Southern New England Ridgerunner Program including
  hiring, training, and supervising both full-time and weekend seasonal staff,
  reporting trail use data collection, and evaluating the program for annual
  improvements.
• Coordinate with the AMC Connecticut AT Committee on Ridgerunner
  trail projects, share trail use data, maintain data sharing documents, and
  other maintenance needs.
  
  
  
  

Coordination
with Regional Trails Volunteers

• Support and assist the AMC’s Volunteer Appalachian Trail Committees
  in Connecticut and Massachusetts to:
  • Identify and plan priority trail and backcountry campsite projects
    
  • Maintain communication and coordination with trail management
    partners, including the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, National Park Service,
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Connecticut
    Department of Environmental Protection, local Search and Rescue, State Police,
    local town governments and emergency response crews
  • Seek funding for priority projects, or assist in writing grant
    applications and supporting materials.
  • Involve the Committees in major program policies and procedures.
• Organize and occasionally lead skills trainings for trail
  volunteers throughout CT and MA.
• Assist AMC’s Berkshire Chapter, as needed, with trail assessment
  and volunteer trail maintenance efforts in other locations, such as AMC’s Noble
  View Outdoor Center based in Russell, MA and the New England National Scenic
  Trail

Primary Responsibilities - General:

• Play a key role in the reduction of risk to participants and staff
  by ensuring critical program policies and guidelines are followed, as well as
  reviewing policies as needed. Manage Workers Comp. cases, as needed.
• Be on-call for emergencies during field season, late May through
  mid-September.
• Identify and build partnerships for new opportunities in the
  Berkshire region.
• Work with the Trails Volunteer Program Manager and Trails Programs
  Supervisors to define annual schedule and strategic priorities for the regional
  trails programs.
• Manage program expenses. Responsible for tracking of credit card
  expenses and material and service contracts and purchases.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the Appalachian Trail
  Conservancy for programming and facility needs at the Kellogg Conservation
  Center in S. Egremont, where the position is located.
• Collect reports and hours from all Southern New England Trails Programs
  and compiles annual reports of participant enrollment, work hours and
  accomplishments, including reports for the ATC and other partners.
• Manage and oversee use and maintenance of vehicle fleet
• Assist AMC Grants Department on submission of various grants for Southern
  New England Trails Programs, including Recreational Trails Program grants and
  other funding sources.
• Work closely with AMC Conservation Policy staff on local and
  regional initiatives. May serve as primary contact on local environmental
  issues and initiatives.
• Occasionally serve as a co-leader for AMC Leave No Trace Master
  Educator Courses, and Leave No Trace Trainer Courses.
• Serve as a member of AMC’s Risk Management Team and Massachusetts
  Recreational Trails Advisory Board.
• Hire and oversee professional trail crews for projects as
  necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
and Experience:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of trail maintenance and construction,
  natural resource management, and outdoor programming, with previous supervisory
  and leadership experience. Experience can be in any combination of staff or
  volunteer roles.
• Bachelor’s degree with studies in Recreation, Natural Resources
  Management or other relevant disciplines is desirable.
• Proven successful supervisory ability of seasonal employees.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with Leave No Trace principles, with an interest to
  learn more.
• Possess, or be willing to obtain, a minimum of Wilderness First
  Aid and CPR.
• Ability to independently manage an office, including, but not
  limited to, ability to operate and maintain standard office equipment, purchase
  and manage office supplies, maintain cleaning schedule for office, and act as
  regional source of information to various callers.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work constructively with volunteers to support and
  build capacity for their efforts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to find creative
  solutions.
• Ability work both independently and to collaborate with others.
• Possess the ability to serve as an ambassador outside of the
  trails community to engage in partnership efforts on a local and regional
  level. 
• Willingness to travel primarily within central and western
  Massachusetts and Connecticut and occasionally to other locations in the
  Northeast. 
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history subject to a
  driving record check conducted by the AMC.
• Physical ability to travel safely on foot in all weather
  conditions on unimproved trails carrying up to 40 lbs of gear.  Ability to perform and teach a variety of
  trail work activities.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child
  abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who
  work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or
  the elderly to have a criminal record check performed on their name.

To Apply:

The
Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing
children in danger.  The AMC requires all employees who work in a program
or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a
criminal background record check performed on their name annually with
employment contingent upon satisfactory results.

Please
include your resume and a cover letter when applying.   The information should include three (3)
professional references and your salary requirements.  No phone calls, please.

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