Lead Trail Specialist
Northwest NC MTB Alliance
Lenoir, North Carolina
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $60,000 - $65,000 per year |
| Benefits | Benefits: 401(k), health, dental, vision, long-term disability, plus paid time off and holidays. |
| Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 2 - 4 years |
The Lead Trail Specialist for the Northwest NC Mountain Bike Alliance is a full-time, salaried position ($60,000–$65,000) focused on the technical planning, construction, and maintenance of trail systems within the Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest. This role is a key part of a five-year Federal Helene Recovery Initiative aimed at rebuilding recreation infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene. The specialist serves as the primary technical liaison with the U.S. Forest Service, managing contractor bids, overseeing project compliance, and leading field design and GIS mapping. Beyond technical duties, the position requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate volunteer events, manage maintenance budgets, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the region's trails.
Follow this link for full Lead Trail Specialist job description and application instructions.
Please apply as soon as possible as the application period ends on May 31st, 2026.
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references as a single PDF named ‘Lastname_ED.pdf’ to jobs@ridenwnctrails.com by May 31, 2026. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | General / Stewardship , Outdoor Recreation |
| Tags | Trail Maintenance , GIS |
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