Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Regional Manager

Appalachian Trail Conservancy

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Roanoke • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per year

About the role

  • Serve as the primary regional relationship lead, managing strategic partnerships with Trail clubs, government agencies, conservation organizations, and community stakeholders.
  • Strengthen and advance the Cooperative Management System, fostering alignment, shared accountability, and long-term partner capacity to support the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
  • Translate and operationalize ATC strategic priorities, programs, and initiatives through partner engagement, providing technical expertise, guidance, and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Support regional restoration and conservation initiatives that protect the Appalachian Trail corridor and surrounding landscapes.
  • Leads a regional portfolio of conservation and infrastructure programs, ensuring alignment with strategic, regulatory, and funding priorities.
  • Oversee end-to-end project delivery including planning, grant funding, environmental compliance, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Coordinate and support regional stewardship programs, including trail maintenance, natural resource protection, visitor education, and volunteer engagement initiatives.
  • Facilitate trail repair, reconstruction, relocation, and infrastructure improvement projects in collaboration with agency partners, volunteers, and contractors.
  • Respond to external threats and develop and implement strategies to mitigate short and long-term threats to the A.T. experience.
  • Recruit, supervise, and support seasonal staff and interns who assist with trail stewardship, visitor engagement, and field operations.
  • Provide training, project coordination, and regular supervision to ensure safe and effective field operations.
  • Oversee administrative tasks related to seasonal staff, including work planning, timesheets, and end-of-season evaluations.
  • Execute integrated public engagement and communications strategies, including outreach campaigns, media coordination, and real-time incident response in partnership with leadership and communications teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, recreation management, natural resource management, or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in an environment with limited direct supervision.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within complex partnership structures, including state and federal agencies, volunteer organizations, alliance partners, community stakeholders, and business leaders.
  • Ability to work effectively within a geographically dispersed, team-oriented environment, contributing to a cohesive and mission-driven staff culture.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills in a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities and balancing field-based and administrative operational needs.
  • Basic familiarity with the management structure of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail or similar public lands partnerships preferred.
  • Leave No Trace training or certification desirable (training provided if needed).
  • Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or higher and CPR certification preferred (training provided if needed).
  • USFS sawyer certification (training provided if needed).
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance available.
  • Company paid long-term disability and life insurance provided.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 7% match after 1 year of service.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementgrant fundingenvironmental compliancebudgetingreportingtrail maintenancenatural resource protectionvisitor educationfield operationspublic engagement
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingrelationship managementteam-orientedcommunicationleadershipsupervision
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeLeave No Trace trainingWilderness First Aid (WFA)CPR certificationUSFS sawyer certification