Posted by Colorado Fourteeners Initiative on 01/11/2019

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor

Job Categories: , Management, Outdoor Education, Trail Management

Company Type: Conservation, NaturalResources, Recreation, Service

State: CO

City: Leadville

Country: United States

Required Experience: 0 - 1 year

Job Type: Seasonal

Salary: $15-20/hour

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

Minimum 1+ season of trail experience preferred. Crew members prepare logistics for and supervises volunteer trail maintenance projects at 15+ peaks in the Colorado Rockies. Works together with the Project Leader and the Kimberly Appelson Memorial Outdoor Leadership Intern to implement volunteer trail maintenance projects. $14-16/hr depending on experience. Housing provided on all available positions.

Please visit www.14ers.org/employment/ to apply, and for more information on this position.

 

POSITION DUTIES

Implement trail construction and maintenance projects at high altitude (11-14,000+ feet), including:

Extensive rock work including rock steps and walls.

Restoration including alpine tundra stabilization and re-vegetation.

Serve as the on-mountain expert on technical trail construction or restoration/re-vegetation work and ensure that project work is being constructed to established quality standards and timelines.

Set regular project goals/priorities.

Provide/facilitate solutions for working through problem areas.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical/Physical

Trail building/maintenance experience in a supervisory role (or trail experience plus other project and people management experience). 

1+ seasons of trailwork experience preferred.

Strong rock work experience (stairs, retaining walls, check dams, etc) as pertaining to trails.

Proficiency in travelling (hiking and navigating) and living in mountain backcountry environments.

Excellent physical condition.

Willingness and ability to live and perform strenuous work at high altitude for multiple consecutive days.

Leadership

Outdoor leadership experience (or other leadership background).

Positive, professional attitude.

A strong passion for and experience in leading volunteers and/or young adults in outdoor based conservation activities.

Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills applicable to a group outdoor setting.

About Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative protects and preserves the natural integrity of Colorado’s 54 14,000–foot peaks —the “Fourteeners”— through active stewardship and public education.