Program Coordinator (New Jersey)
Position Summary
The New Jersey Program Coordinator serves as the Trail Conference's
primary staff representative in the state of New Jersey (primarily
from the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Route 78 to
the NY border). It is important for the person in this position to
work with partners and volunteer leaders within the region to
establish priorities in order to accomplish broad overall goals for
the trail system. As a part of this process, the following activities
will be required.
Partnerships
Further meaningful, concrete working relationships with agency
partners at the municipal, county state and federal level and engage
in planning processes of key relevance to trail users. Expand and
support regular means of communication and planning with partners,
volunteer and non-governmental organizations.
Volunteer Development
Pursue new sources of volunteer workforce to integrate with existing
volunteers and focus their involvement by addressing training and
resource needs in key project areas. The program coordinator also
cultivates potential volunteer leaders and familiarizes them with
central staff support and trail management responsibilities.
Trail Development & Management
The program coordinator works with volunteers and their agency
partners to upgrade trails throughout the region. The regional
coordinator identifies training and recruitment needs by organizing
and managing workshops, events, and communications.
Trail Protection
Work with agency staff and volunteers to review open space policy and
recreational access for the region, protect open space and high
quality trail experiences through advocacy and acquisitions.
Resource Development
The program coordinator seeks out and develops sources for funding of
regional projects and programs in coordination with the Trails
Council, Trail Conference central office staff and volunteers. This
includes general outreach and recruiting volunteers and members as
well as cultivating support from land managers, municipalities and
other interested parties.
Information
The program coordinator is expected to serve as the primary
clearinghouse for information about Trail Conference-maintained
trails in the region and to develop a regional communications plan.
Experience Required
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
* Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience or
five years of substantial volunteer experience.
* Experience working with volunteer, field staff, agency
personnel, contractors, recreational users and other stakeholders.
* Must be a self-starter, able to prioritize, to handle multiple
tasks and projects across a diverse region, use good judgment and
offer recommendations to solve problems.
* Ability and willingness to travel and work a variable schedule
including evenings and weekends.
* Proficient using Microsoft Office.
* The ability to hike on backcountry trails and perform physical
trail work and travel off trail when scouting or planning trail routes.
* Ability to work alongside volunteers using a variety of trail tools
* Valid driver's license and insurance.
* Reside within commuting distance of Mahwah, NJ.
Desirable Qualifications
* Trail design, construction and maintenance skills.
* Experience in recruiting, training and managing volunteers.
* Experience in community organizing and advocacy
* Familiarity with land use regulations and procedures.
* Certification and/or proficiency in technical skills such
chainsaw operation, wilderness medical training and GIS
* Experience working with youth and/or in trail or environmental
work, environmental education, backcountry travel or service learning.
* Success in supervising permanent and seasonal employees.
* Experience in natural resource management, outdoor recreation,
landscape design, planning, public administration, environmental
education or related field
Supervision and Work Environment
The Program Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the
Trail Conference Deputy Executive Director; however he or she is
expected to prioritize his or her work to meet the day-to-day demands
and ongoing assignments. The New Jersey Program Coordinator is
expected to communicate regularly on work projects and seek advice on
new or controversial aspects of the work. The Trail Conference
fosters a collegial work environment within a management team that
includes volunteers and staff, as well as our partners. Travel
throughout the region and an irregular work schedule that includes
weekend and evenings is a regular part of the position.
Application
To apply, please submit all of the following items via email
attachments (start all attachment filenames with your last name) to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]: All application materials
will be kept confidential.
* A resume
* A cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position.
* Your salary requirements or history
The position is available until filled. Candidate interviews will
begin immediately and continue until an offer is made. No calls
please. Check the
<http://www.nynjtc.org/job-openings>http://www.nynjtc.org/job-openings
job posting to determine if the position is filled.
thank you
So a Mason
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
