Contact Name: Sarah Gorecki
Company/Organization/Agency: Colorado Trail Foundation
Address: 710 10th Street, Suite 210, Golden, CO 80401 United States
Email Address: sarah@coloradotrail.org
Contact Phone:
Job Title: Field Operations Manager
Job Description: The CTF Field Operations Manager duties are to plan and support the CTF Volunteer Trail Crew program and coordinate the CTF Adopt-A-Trail program, as detailed below.
Conduct Crew Leader and Adopter trainings: Conduct Adopter and Crew Leader trainings in the spring, typically one Crew Leader training and two or three Adopter trainings at locations convenient to adopters.
Identify and recon potential Trail Crew projects: Conduct project recons to identify future season projects as time allows during the snow-free season. Base recons on personal knowledge of work needed, Adopter reports, or trail user reports. Become familiar with unfamiliar sections of the CT as time allows.
Plan Volunteer Trail Crews: Develop the seasonal Trail Crew schedule each year, coordinating with the relevant Forest Service Ranger District staff, recruiting and scheduling crew leaders for each trail crew, and developing descriptions of each trail crew and other information to be included in the annual Volunteer Trail Crew Schedule. 15-20 crews each season range from 1 to 8 days; can be backpack or vehicle basecamp, etc. Prior to the publication of the crew schedule, notify each Adopter of the project scope and dates of a crew planned on their AAT section.
Plan Trail Crew logistics and prepare all equipment ahead of the Trail Crew season: Prior to the trail crew season, develop detailed travel instructions that will be included in the mailing to each registered trail crew volunteer and Project and Emergency Plans for each trail crew. Reserve portable toilets for basecamp crews well ahead of the crew dates to ensure that toilets are available. Arrange for pack string support for backpack crews when desired and available. Identify and purchase any materials (culverts, lumber, hardware, etc.) necessary to complete crew projects that the Forest Service cannot provide. Prepare all crew equipment, including cleaning and tool sharpening, testing propane fittings and appliances, cleaning and resupplying kitchen and cleaning boxes, and disinfecting water tanks and jugs.
Support Trail Crews: During the Trail Crew season, coordinate project recons with crew leaders to discuss campsite location, water source, project scope, and necessary trail tools. Deliver crew equipment trailer, including kitchen and cleaning boxes and Crew Leader bins, and water trailer or water jugs, as appropriate, to basecamp crew locations and trail tools and group equipment to backpack crew meeting locations; provide sharp tools for each crew. Flag projects, including detailed notes, to provide direction to crew leaders, where necessary and desired. Provide technical project construction support during crews, if needed. Retrieve crew equipment trailer and water trailer from basecamp crew locations and trail tools and group equipment from backpack crews at the end of each crew.
Coordinate and Communicate with Forest Service staff: Review and forward Adopter and Crew Leader reports to the relevant Ranger District as reports are submitted during the trail season. Schedule fall meetings with Ranger Districts to review season accomplishments, discuss Forest Service planning and activities, and propose trail crews for the upcoming season. Schedule field recons with relevant Forest Service staff, depending on availability, to review potential Trail Crew projects.
Coordinate and Support AAT program: Deliver sharp tools to each Adopter tool shed and ensure each tool shed is in good condition prior to each trail season. Maintain a prospective adopter list to fill Adopter vacancies. Respond to urgent adopter report items in a timely manner; follow up with Adopters on all reports and communications as time allows or during the off-season.
Maintain CTF facilities and equipment: This includes the George Miller Field Operations Center (buildings and property), the field operations truck, all trailers (crew, tool, and water), and all crew equipment and trail tools. Clean and repair trailers, equipment and tools or purchase new, as necessary. Submit receipts for maintenance and purchases to the CTF office manager.
Attend CTF Board Meetings and Events: Attend Board of Director meetings (typically two full-day meetings winter and fall and one spring weekend retreat) and report on field activities, planning efforts, and equipment needs. Attend CTF volunteer appreciation events – typically September Picnic (Golden), October Gathering (Durango and Salida alternating years), and December Holiday Party (Golden).
Field Operations Manager Qualifications and Specifics
• Ability to work independently
• Good project management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Trail work experience
• Good computer skills, including email, MS Word and Excel, GPS/GIS software
• Position based in Poncha Springs, Colorado (near Salida)
• GPS skills desirable
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with The Colorado Trail desirable
• Salary range: $50,000-$55,000
• Employee-only health insurance paid 100% by CTF
• 27 days of paid time off
• Laptop computer and cell phone provided by CTF
• Position reports to CTF Executive Director
Apply by email. Attach Resume and any Cover Letter.
bill@coloradotrail.org (Bill Manning, CTF Exec Director)
subject line: CTF Field Operations Manager Job
We are
The Colorado Trail Foundation
710 10th Street, Suite 210, Golden, CO 80401
(303) 384-3729; ColoradoTrail.org
Background
The Colorado Trail (CT) consists of 567 miles of trail between Denver and Durango, passing through five National Forests, six Wilderness areas, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the Colorado Rockies. The CT has become known as one of the premier long-distance trails in the country, lauded by hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers and horse riders from around the world. What makes the CT unique is that it was developed with the efforts of thousands of volunteers, all interested in the conservation and recreational exploration of Colorado’s stunning mountainous areas. The CT continues to be maintained by The Colorado Trail Foundation (CTF) volunteers in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service.
The CTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation funded by private individuals, companies, foundations, and the U.S. Forest Service. It is overseen by a Board of Directors tasked with creating a vision for the Trail, with short- and long-term planning to achieve those goals, and with ensuring that the Foundation is financially healthy. It employs three full-time employees: an Executive Director, Field Operations Manager, and Office Manager. The CTF office is located in Golden, while field operations are based out of the George Miller Field Operations Center located in Poncha Springs.
Mission Statement: The mission of The Colorado Trail Foundation is to provide and maintain, through voluntary and public involvement, and in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and federal Bureau of Land Management, a linear, non-motorized, sustainable, recreation trail between Denver and Durango. This trail will provide multi-day, inspirational, and educational values keyed to the diverse, high mountain, natural environment.
Job Start Date: 4/1/2020
Application Deadline: 3/31/2020
Additional Information: https://coloradotrail.org/hiring-ctf-field-operations-manager/
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