Trail Programs Specialist — Remote/Hybrid

The Appalachian Trail; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with up to 7%匹

Company paid long-term disability and

Job summary

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Program Support Specialist to provide programmatic, operational, and administrative coordination for regional initiatives. You will support trail operations, volunteer engagement, partnerships, and grant administration, coordinating activities and ensuring accurate records and reporting.

Collaborating with Regional Managers and staff, you will assist with Trail Crew projects, regional meetings, events, and license-plate grant programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years of nonprofit program coordination or admin experience.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and promotion of volunteer trail crew opportunities in partnership with the Trail Operations Manager.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for volunteer inquiries and streamline registration.
• Coordinate volunteer onboarding, tracking, and base camp communications.
• Assist in planning, tracking, and execution of Trail Crew projects and milestones.
• Provide project coordination support including contracts, changes, and status updates.
• Contribute to planning and execution of AT Communities program initiatives and events.
• Coordinate regional partnership meetings and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Volunteer engagement

Program coordination

Budget tracking

Grant administration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, nonprofit management, outdoor recreation, natural resource management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Spreadsheets

CRM systems

Job description

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Program Support Specialist to provide programmatic, operational, and administrative coordination for regional initiatives. You will support trail operations, volunteer engagement, partnerships, and grant administration, coordinating activities and ensuring accurate records and reporting.

Collaborating with Regional Managers and staff, you will assist with Trail Crew projects, regional meetings, events, and license-plate grant programs