Engagement Manager

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Position title : TKO Engagement Manager (EM)

Reports to : Program Director

Status : Full-time, 35-40 hrs / wk, salaried (exempt)

Schedule : Flexible (weekends required April-Oct.)

Location : Flexible – Position is primarily Portland-based for administrative work with seasonal field events and occasional statewide travel throughout Oregon.

Compensation : $62,000 to $65,000 salary range tendersglobal.net $529.16 / month health reimbursement arrangement tendersglobal.net Optional 403(b) with 3% employer match after 1 year tendersglobal.net Unlimited paid time off policy.

ABOUT TRAILKEEPERS OF OREGON

Founded in 2007, Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and enhance the Oregon hiking experience through advocacy, stewardship, outreach, and education. TKO staff and volunteers build, restore, and maintain hiking trails across the state; are actively committed to promoting hikers’ interests in Oregon; and promote hiking as an activity that encourages healthy Oregonians and fosters conservation of public lands.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Trailkeepers of Oregon’s mission is to protect and enhance the Oregon hiking experience through stewardship, advocacy, outreach, and education. We are seeking someone to join our growing team who can take on a dynamic role that combines on-the-ground volunteer programming, shaping and sharing TKO’s mission and voice, and supporting organizational growth. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making Oregon’s trails and outdoor spaces safe and welcoming for all.

The Engagement Manager’s primary responsibilities are coordinating TKO’s Trail Ambassador program, supporting Trailkeepers University Crew Leader School training program, and collaborating with TKO communications and fundraising teams on related program goals.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Trail Ambassador Program (70%)

• Lead a statewide Trail Ambassador program, including both Trailhead and Wilderness programming, managing the quality and consistency of event posting, volunteer registrations, and equipment logistics for all program regions.
• Manage program and project budgets, prioritizing objectives and outcomes based on available funding.
• Coordinate the Columbia Gorge and Mt Hood Ambassador program, hosting weekend Ambassador stations, and facilitating volunteer-led stations and hikes (April through October).
• Recruit and train Trail Ambassador volunteers, including training curriculum development, monthly volunteer outreach activities, and events during the program season.
• Grow the Trail Ambassador network across Oregon by building relationships with potential and current partner organizations, funders, volunteer groups, and land managers, with the goal of offering Ambassador activities in new regions.
• Manage volunteer data gathering, tracking, reporting, and fulfillment for statewide Trail Ambassador activities.
• Organize and support TKO’s Accessibility Survey Training, Site Surveying, and data collection for use on Oregonhikers.org

Volunteer Leadership Pipeline (20%)

Other Program Support (10%)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Formal education is not required for this role. However, a strongly aligned skillset is. Please take care to write a resume and a letter of interest that concisely explain your experience and why you’re right for this role.

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every qualification listed in a job description. TKO values lived experience, and we are dedicated to embracing diversity. If this role sounds exciting to you, we want to hear from you!

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