Job Opportunities
Our mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. Join us in our mission to help protect and preserve the Appalachian Trail! The ATC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.
Full-Time
Northern Resource Management Coordinator - Position Description
Membership and Development Associate - Position Description
Graphic/Web Designer - Position Description
Part-Time
There are no part-time positions available at this time. Please check again as available positions are posted periodically.
Seasonal
Ridgerunner/Caretaker - Position Description and Application
Crew Staff - Position Description and Application
Resource Management Technician -
Position Description Internships
Public Relations Internship - Position Description
Marketing Assistant Internship -
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Other Opportunities
Below is a list of related opportunities with some of our partner organizations. These outdoor and hiking organizations may have seasonal and full-time opportunities available on or near the Appalachian Trail:
American Hiking Society - Trail Programs Manager
The Trail Programs Manager will direct and implement multi-faceted trail outreach programs, including National Trails Day® (NTD) and the National Trails Fund. The Manager develops strong working relationships with trail and conservation organizations across the country. Key responsibilities include organization of NTD, the nation’s largest trail and outdoor celebration, event planning, coordination of corporate sponsorship and promotions programs, external communications, marketing and promotion. The Manager oversees the annual National Trails Fund grant proposal process, judging, and award distribution. Other responsibilities include annual program budget preparation and fiscal oversight, representing American Hiking at meetings and conferences, and managing consultant contracts and seasonal interns, as needed. The Manager reports to the Vice President for Programs.
American Hiking Society - Director of Government Relations
The Director of Government Relations (Director) oversees and has primary responsibility for the public policy and agency partnerships of American Hiking Society. The Director works with Congress, federal agencies, and conservation and recreation partners to shape public policy and legislation affecting hiking. The Director establishes and manages American Hiking’s agency partnerships and agreements at the federal, state and local level. Responsibilities include advocating for the funding and protection of hiking trails, promoting policies and practices that ensure the preservation of natural areas (or opposing policies detrimental to conservation and hiking), management and execution of agency agreements, and promotion and protection of the hiking experience. The Director reports to the President, is part of the senior management team and is based at the organization headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, with required travel to field projects, conferences and special events, as needed.
Finger Lakes Trail Conference - Executive Director