Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is the leading stewardship organization serving the regional community of the Roaring Fork, Crystal River, and Middle Colorado watersheds. Our mission is to empower people with the tools and ethic to actively care for, and connect with the natural world, while supporting land managers to create healthy and resilient landscapes. Each year, RFOV works on over 80 different project sites in collaboration with our partners using a combination of large community events, customized group work days, youth service-learning days, and professional staff. 

Position Description

The Trail Crew Member is responsible for working with a crew of 2-3 individuals as well as youth groups and volunteer groups on both frontcountry and backcountry trail and restoration projects. Approximately half of the season will be spent in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area, with the other half of the season focusing on frontcountry projects throughout our service area. This position requires the desire and ability to live and work in a backcountry setting for up to eight days–responding professionally to fluid conditions and crew dynamics within various frontcountry/backcountry worksites, the ability to assess and manage risks, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Specific Responsibilities

Program Operations:

• Work under the direction of the TrailCrew Leader and Program Director on backcountry and frontcountry trail and restoration projects.
• Support RFOV equipment and tool management: ensure tools, project equipment and supplies are clean and in good working order and regularly inventoried. 
• Ensure project safety and practice effective risk management strategies.
• Serve as a crew leader on volunteer projects.
• Assist with project reporting
• • Accurately measure and record project metrics; ensure quality photo documentation of all work completed.
  • Assist in reporting systems on progress and accomplishments of all projects and ensure consistency and clear communication internally among RFOV staff.
  • Assist in keeping all project notes and details as well as partnership information.
  • Record time worked accurately and timely for accountability and grant reporting.

Volunteer Coordination and Management 

*As volunteer engagement is central to our mission, the Trail Crew plays an important role in supporting and overseeing volunteer projects throughout the season.

• Supervise and engage with volunteer groups on both backcountry and frontcountry project events throughout the season.
• Work to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for volunteers.
• Ensure all RFOV volunteer programs foster a positive, educational, engaging, and motivating experience for volunteers.
• Occasionally serve as a crew leader on volunteer projects, overseeing a group of 8-10 students or volunteers.