Trail Development Leader for Redwood Route

Sierra Railroad Company; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Mendocino Railway is seeking a General Manager for the Redwood Route Trail, the Skunk Train’s trail system. This senior role leads vision, development, construction, operation, and growth of the trail, coordinating with railroad leadership when trails intersect with tracks and trains.

The Trail Boss will establish priorities, budgets, staffing, and performance goals, building an organization capable of delivering multiple projects safely and financially sustainable.

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience in trail systems, outdoor recreation, construction, infrastructure, tourism, attractions, land management, or a related field.
• Experience taking complex projects from concept through construction, opening, and ongoing operation.
• Experience building teams and directing employees, contractors, consultants, and partner organizations.
• Experience managing operating budgets, capital projects, procurement, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Establish the long-term vision and business plan for the CWR/Skunk Train’s trail system.
• Set annual priorities, budgets, staffing plans, project schedules, and performance goals.
• Advise the President on trail investments, operating needs, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Build an organization capable of developing and operating multiple projects at different stages.
• Establish clear responsibility, accountability, and decision-making authority within the trail organization.

Skills

Trail leadership

Budget planning

Team building

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Mendocino Railway is seeking a General Manager for the Redwood Route Trail, the Skunk Train’s trail system. This senior role leads vision, development, construction, operation, and growth of the trail, coordinating with railroad leadership when trails intersect with tracks and trains.

The Trail Boss will establish priorities, budgets, staffing, and performance goals, building an organization capable of delivering multiple projects safely and financially sustainable.