Trail Crew Member
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
Carbondale, Colorado
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.
Application Deadline: The application is open until the position is filled. Positions will be removed from our website (rfov.org/careers) when they have been filled.
How to Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Jack Douglas, Program Manager by email at jdouglas@rfov.org. Phone and email questions and inquiries acceptable: jdouglas@rfov.org, 970-927-8241.
Your cover letter can address the following prompts:
- What is your experience working with a team to cooperatively complete trail or restoration projects?
- Please touch on your ability to proactively solve problems, work independently, and be creative and resourceful.
- What is your experience level with the following trail work techniques: rock steps, retaining walls, drainage structures (e.g., water bars, drainage dips), tread creation and maintenance, and trail design?
- Do you have any knowledge of or experience with restoration or fire mitigation techniques?
- What techniques and technologies have you used to measure and record project progress and information?
- What is your experience leading both youth and adult volunteers in technical work?
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | General / Stewardship , Outdoor Recreation |
| Tags | Trail Maintenance |
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