TAMBA Trails Lead
About The Position
The Great Basin Institute (GBI) and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) is seeking a passionate, highly motivated individual for the position of Trails Lead. This position will effectively manage TAMBA’s Trail Crew on trail building and maintenance projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The position reports directly to the Trails Director and is offered as a full-time seasonal position May-October. The Trails Lead is a key representative for TAMBA and will represent the organization to the community—with volunteers, stakeholders, agencies, and at public events. All candidates shall demonstrate a history in mountain biking, trail development, and working with volunteers. This role also supports the Trail Operations efforts of TAMBA, a committed non-profit focused on the sustainable management of multi-use trails and advocating for mountain biking access through education and responsible trail use. While not a TAMBA employee, the Trails Crew Lead is an integral part of projects that shape the future of Tahoe's trail network. Project work will vary based on interests and expertise but will mainly support TAMBA's 2026 trail projects. Responsibilities include building and maintaining trails, working alongside and supporting volunteer trail crews, and participating in public work days and TAMBA events. TAMBA provides the necessary training, supervision, tools, and safety gear to successfully contribute to the preservation and enhancement of Tahoe's trails.
Requirements
- Demonstrates commitment to TAMBA’s mission.
- Supervising and or Crew Lead experience required.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent document preparation, communication, and writing skills.
- Willingness to grow GIS skills and ability to produce project maps.
- Experience working with public land management agencies (i.e. federal/state/local).
- Experience teaching and coaching others in safe and high-quality trail maintenance and trail construction techniques.
- A passion for mountain biking and outdoor trail-based recreation.
- A proven self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet program/organization goals.
- Enthusiastic about embracing new challenges.
- Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, ability to create efficiencies, and build investment in systems.
- Ability to set priorities, manage a variety of responsibilities and meet deadlines in an ever-changing environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to accept and integrate feedback graciously, and give effective feedback to team members and volunteers.
- Cultural competency experience and demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse races, ages, genders, abilities, and economic backgrounds.
- Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
- Can hike up to 12 miles a day on a trail with related work tools and equipment in harsh weather.
- First aid and CPR certified, or able to get certified within 3 months.
- Clean driving record and valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision, set expectations, and assess quality control for TAMBA Trail Crew during trail maintenance and trail construction projects.
- Attend, support and participate in TAMBA training opportunities
- Track and compile trail crew metrics and reporting.
- Maintain constructive partnerships with local businesses, land managers, and partner trail organizations.
- Manage trail crew in the field, instructing trail crew members to accomplish project goals.
- Initiate and support the development and enhancement of a cadre of skilled crew members through on-site training and team building.
- Assist with the inventory, inspection, maintenance, and storage of TAMBA’s tools.
- Follow and maintain documentation of internal procedures and policies.
- Assist in developing content for TAMBA’s website and social media platforms.
- Ability and willingness to work weekends for special events.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance at no cost, effective from the first of the month after employment begins.
- Paid Leave accrues at 4 hours for every 80 hours worked, starting from the first day of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
