Director of Trail Protection, North Country Trail Association Incorporated

 Location: This position is remote, but the staff member must be based in one of the eight states of the North Country National Scenic Trail (ND, MN, WI, MI, OH, PA, NY, or VT).

Summary: The North Country Trail Association (NCTA) seeks a Director of Trail Protection to lead the efforts to securing a permanent corridor for America’s longest National Scenic Trail. This position works with NCTA staff, volunteers, and federal and state agency partners in setting standards, selecting priorities, and pursuing projects that secure permanent protection for the corridor of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST) and the surrounding landscapes. This is an emerging area of work for NCTA, requiring this position to lead in developing a shared vision among partners and building a program from the ground up. At present, NCTA holds easements but is not an accredited land trust – although we are exploring options for the future. This position will play a critical role in setting policy, managing complex projects with partners and guiding our volunteer leadership in this work. As a member of NCTA’s management team the Director of Trail Protection will have additional responsibilities that include advocacy, grants management, and partnership development. This position requires extensive travel and may include travel in remote locations on the NCNST.