Trail Operations Specialist

Job overview

The Trail Operations Specialist role is based in Roanoke, VA, or Harpers Ferry, WV, and combines remote, shared-office, meeting, and field environments. Compensation is stated as $22–$24 per hour. The role supports the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The specialist provides administrative and program support for Trail Operations, including sawyer safety training coordination, partner communications, database records, purchasing, and reporting. This work helps the Conservancy and its partners coordinate trail management and safety programs.

What you'll do

• Follow USFS and NPS saw program policies
• distribute sawyer safety information and agency guidance
• enter purchase orders, draft contracts, and apply grant codes
• coordinate with regional staff, clubs, and agencies to assess training needs
• arrange course logistics, scheduling, estimates, invoices, and payments
• communicate with participants and instructors
• manage Salesforce and USFS Sawyer Database records, registrations, certifications, and reports
• schedule meetings
• provide certification materials
• manage reimbursement and PPE requests and purchases
• support a safety-training business plan
• monitor program budgets and variances
• maintain standard operating procedures
• support coordination of saw strike teams if needed after natural disasters. Occasional travel and evening or weekend work may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

trail operations specialist

roanoke va

harpers ferry wv

appalachian trail conservancy

full-time

trail operations

sawyer safety training

program administration

database management

grant support

$22–$24/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available
• company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% match after one year.

Why this role

The role may involve remote backcountry fieldwork and occasional evening or weekend work; the term is stated as through July 2030, with a longer term possible but not guaranteed.

About the employer

Appalachian Trail Conservancy is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.