Seasonal Project Coordinator – Trails

Overview

Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) is looking for a dedicated individual to join our Trails team for the 2026 season! Applicants for this position should have some trails maintenance experience and be based in or adjacent to Summit County. WRV will provide certifications and on-the-job training as needed.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, term-limited position. This position runs public volunteer projects as well as provides supervision to youth corps crews, primarily in Summit and Park Counties. The work schedule is largely field-based but requires regular office work which can be done either remotely or in-person. Travel to WRV’s Longmont office for monthly in-office staff meetings or other logistics reasons is expected. Project Coordinators supplement a year-round Program Team of experienced staff and are aided by a large corps of dedicated and inspiring volunteer leaders. This position often works with llamas in the field (yes, really), so applicants should be interested and willing to work with four-legged fluffy crews. Leadership and technical training opportunities are provided, and staff may shadow on additional projects that are of interest in order to gain additional knowledge and experience.

As a Seasonal Project Coordinator, you will take a lead role in the effective planning and execution of a portfolio of assigned projects, under the direction of one or more WRV Program Managers. You will be responsible for carrying out these projects in a way that provides a safe, rewarding, and enlivening volunteer experience, while accomplishing tangible high-quality ecological goals. Projects will include working in designated Wilderness locations as well as some front country projects. Work will largely focus on trail corridor clearing and tread construction in partnership with US Forest Service staff, WRV staff, WRV volunteer groups, and youth corps crews. This position can plan on running 14 projects, primarily in the Eagles Nest Wilderness in Summit County. Most projects occur on weekends and require camping. A company vehicle or mileage reimbursement is provided, as is food or a per diem on project days.
This position will act as “WRV Staff Liaison” (WSL, pronounced “whistle”) to the volunteer project leadership team on their project. This role includes:
 Coordinating logistics and ensuring a safe, positive, and productive environment
 Communicating with volunteers and conducting project-related outreach
 Coordinating with land management agencies to ensure technical needs are met
 Filling vacant volunteer team roles as needed

Tagged as: Administrative Staff, Backcountry Skills, Conservation, Instruction and Guiding, Trail Supervisor, Trail Supervisor, Crew, and Leaders

Required Skills:

Experience with trail maintenance and corridor clearing
Ability to safely drive trucks and trailers on uneven terrain
Experience with trailer safety, ATVs and use of power tools
Ability to obtain Wilderness First Responder certification through training offered by WRV or its partners (stipend provided toward cost) OR be already certified
Ability to obtain crosscut saw certification through training offered by WRV or its partners OR already possess certification

Preferred Skills:

Community oriented, flexible, reliable
Project management
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office
Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel occasionally in-state, as needed
Experience with habitat restoration or other forms of outdoor stewardship
Experience with volunteer engagement or group leadership
Experience working with youth and youth groups, including leadership development
Experience working with diverse populations
Experience with or willingness to train with pack string llamas