Contact Name: Kady Davis
Company/Organization/Agency: Forest Park Conservancy
Address: 833 SW 11th Ave, Suite 800, Portland, OR 97205 USA
Email Address: jobs@forestparkconservancy.org
Contact Phone: (503) 223-5449
Job Title: Trails Manager
Job Description: Title: Trails Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Seasonal Employees, Interns and Volunteers
Work Schedule: Full Time/Exempt (includes some weekends and evenings)
THE ORGANIZATION
The Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) restores and protects Forest Park, Portland’s 5200-acre urban forest. FPC maintains trails and removes invasive plants in the park. We also lead educational hikes. Each year, we work with 1,500 volunteers who help us reach our goals. FPC is leading a 20-year initiative to restore Forest Park and 10,000 acres of public and private land surrounding the park. FPC has a fun and collaborative work environment where staff support each other to meet our goals. We are committed to creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Trails Manager works closely with Portland Parks & Recreation to keep Forest Park’s 80 miles of soft-surface trails and access roads safe and accessible. This is a technical field position combined with volunteer management, public outreach, and program development responsibilities. The Trails Manager works independently and collaboratively with staff and volunteers of all backgrounds and skill levels to perform year-round trail maintenance and repair.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Trails Program Development and Management | 40% Time
Design projects, create and track project budgets, set up and manage contracts, and supervise seasonal staff
Coordinate with Portland Parks & Recreation to complete work prescribed on an annual basis
Conduct research and improve data collection to facilitate trails program evaluation and growth
Work with the development team to apply for grants
Help set up for volunteer work parties in Forest Park and other program work as necessary
Contribute to FPC’s communications with photo and video content from work events
Trail Maintenance and Repair | 35% Time
Assess trail conditions, prioritize, plan and carry out trail maintenance and repair of Forest Park’s 47 miles of soft-surface trails.
Lead the maintenance and repair of trails including an annual cycle of tread work, brushing, raking, logouts; new trail construction; rock retaining wall, crib wall, turnpike, drainage, bridge, and split rail fence construction; and trail decommissioning
Manage inventory of tools and supplies
Operate and maintain tools and equipment, including hand tools, small power tools, crosscut and chainsaws, and power wheelbarrows
Assist with natural area restoration work as needed, including invasive species removal and native plantings
Volunteer Management and Training| 25% Time
Support the Volunteer Coordinator to:
Recruit, train and lead interns and volunteer crew leaders
Plan, prepare and lead regularly occurring volunteer work parties ranging in size from 15 – 150 volunteers
Help lead specialized volunteer programs, including the Volunteer Crew Leader Training, Rapid Response Team, and Emergency Storm Repair Team
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
18 years of age or older
2+ years project management experience including coordinating programs and/or managing staff and/or volunteers
1+ years field experience of trail maintenance or conservation work
Ability to comfortably lift 50 lbs. and traverse uneven terrain for 7 continuous hours, 3-4 days per week often while in challenging weather conditions
Knowledgeable about trail design, construction, and maintenance
Experience with workplace safety practices
Proficient with hand tools and small power equipment
Experience working with volunteers, members of the public, and public agencies
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, Gmail, and other software
Proficient with smartphone, GPS devices and cameras
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Self-motivated with a desire to take initiative, be a leader, work efficiently, and communicate well with diverse community groups.
Organized, hardworking and able to plan and think holistically in an outdoor, natural area setting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
First Aid/CPR/AED or Wilderness First Aid or WFR
Chainsaw operation experience and certification
Experience with public speaking
Experience with grant writing
Bilingual speakers are encouraged to include that information in their application
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: $38,000 - $45,000
Benefits: Health care, retirement, and paid time off
HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@forestparkconservancy.org with “Trails Manager” in the subject line
Application deadline : March 18th, 2019 at 5pm
Job Start Date: As soon as available between 4/01/2019 and 4/15/2019
The Forest Park Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection of candidates for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, military service, family medical history, legal source of income, gender identity, political affiliation, or family leave obligations.
Job Start Date: 4/1/2019
Application Deadline: 3/18/2019
Additional Information: https://www.forestparkconservancy.org/tales-from-the-trails/position-opening-trails-manager
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