PCTA’s ultimate goal in land protection is for the Pacific Crest Trail to be permanently protected, with the last private parcels of trail and viewshed placed into public ownership or conservation easements. This new staff position will enable the PCTA, for the first time, to build ... Read more
We’re hiring [update: the application period is now closed] for our Volunteer Programs Assistant position! In this key role, you’ll help run one of the best volunteer programs around. Dream big!
Some of the key duties:
Advertise and fill volunteer opportunities through the recruitment of new and seasoned volunteers Maintain... Read more
Another season in the woods: how/why I got paid to spend a summer on the PCT and how volunteering changed my life (or can change your life.)
In my 17 years of working on trails, I’ve had one conversation more than any other. That conversation begins:
“Oh, so you’re like ... Read more
We’re hiring three Trail Crew Technical Advisors. Lead the nation’s premier volunteer-based trail crew programs on the spectacular Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This is a great career-building opportunity for rising professionals.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Work with youth and volunteer trail crews, teaching excellent... Read more
We’re hiring. The Trail Permit Assistant will track and fulfill all permit requests for hikers and equestrians who are traveling long distances on the PCT. Join us in our main office, a great place to work, and help people connect to the trail. Visit our permit page for some context.... Read more
Join us in welcoming Gina Edwards, our new Volunteer Programs Assistant!
Originally an east-coaster, Gina grew up in Waterford, Connecticut and attended college at the University of Maine in Orono. Prior to joining us in Sacramento, Gina worked as a Field Instructor and Program Assistant for the Teton Science Schools. ... Read more
We’re hiring for our Volunteer Programs Assistant position. In this key role, you’ll help run one of the best volunteer programs around. Dream big!
Some of the key duties:
Recruit and support trail crew volunteers Maintain website updates for volunteer projects to ensure content is fresh, current, and concise Demonstrate... Read moreWe’re hiring for a Trail Crew Technical Advisor. It is a full-time seasonal staff position working on trail projects in our North Cascades Region for the 2013 work season. Please visit our job board for all of the details.... Read more
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