NCTA Posts Communication Tech Position

a news release of the North Country Trail Association

The North Country Trail Association is seeking a qualified and motivated communications technician to support website design and content management, social networking, graphic design, and public relations efforts. Additional responsibilities may include media management. Works closely with NCTA’s senior management team in supporting marketing, public relations, promotions and other communications-related activity. Person will need to physically work in Lowell, Michigan. (not a remote work opportunity)

The Communications Technician is a key member of the NCTA family and team. NCTA is a small, not-for-profit membership organization serving chapters and members throughout the seven-state region of America’s northern heartland. When completed the North Country National Scenic Trail will be the premier footpath wandering through 4600 miles of scenic, historic and natural wonder, uniting America’s Red Plaid Nation.

A competitive salary with benefits options is available. A resume, list of references and cover letter addressing qualifications should be submitted by April 15 to:

HR Department
North Country Trail Association
229 East Main St.
Lowell, MI 49331

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Deadline Approaching to Apply for Director of Trail Development

a news release of North Country Trail Association

The first call for applications for this position did not result in any suitable applicants. The deadline to submit an application is September 10.

The North Country Trail Association is seeking an experienced volunteer manager, community capacity builder and people motivator to become Director of Trail Development. He/she will be an integral member of the NCTA management team, supervising three professional regional trail coordinators (RTC’s) as well as providing oversight for volunteer and chapter operations throughout the seven-state North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST) region. Applying a force multiplier approach and coordinating with the National Park Service, state and local governmental agencies and other partners, the Director of Trail Development works through RTC’s as well as directly with NCTA chapter and partner leadership in growing chapters, chapter capacity and volunteer effectiveness in building the North Country National Scenic Trail and telling its story. Key success indicators will include growth in NCTA membership, the number and size of chapters, the amount and quality of volunteer trail maintenance and construction, positive member perceptions/satisfaction, and the number of effective partner relationships. The Director of Trail Development works closely with National Park Service staff administering the trail. Additional responsibilities may include advocacy, easement acquisitions, land protection, grants development, landowner relations, and communications/outreach. This position requires extensive travel.

A competitive salary with benefits options is available. A resume, list of references and cover letter addressing qualifications should be submitted by September 10 to:
HR Department
North Country Trail Association
229 East Main St.
Lowell, MI 49331
hr@northcountrytrail.org
*Electronic applications preferred*

North Country Trail Association

NCTA Seeks Director of Trail Operations

from the North Country Trail Association

The North Country Trail Association is seeking an experienced volunteer manager and people motivator to become Director of Trail Operations.

He/she will be an integral member of the NCTA management team, supervising three professional regional trail coordinators (RTC’s) as well as volunteers and chapter operations throughout the seven-state North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST) region. Applying a force multiplier approach the Director of Trail Operations works through RTC’s as well as directly with NCTA chapter leadership in growing chapters, chapter capacity and volunteer effectiveness in building the trail and telling its story.

Key success indicators will include membership and chapter growth and the amount and quality of volunteer trail maintenance and construction. The Director of Trail Operations works closely with National Park Service staff administering the trail. Additional responsibilities may include advocacy, land protection, grants development, landowner relations, and outreach. This position is based at the Lowell, MI headquarters of the Association and requires extensive travel. A competitive salary with benefits options is available.

A resume, list of references and cover letter addressing qualifications should be submitted by July 20 to:

HR Department
North Country Trail Association
229 East Main St.
Lowell, MI 49331
hr@northcountrytrail.org
Electronic applications preferred