Job Openings

Trails

Trail Maintainer | New York and New Jersey
Become a part of the Trail Conference family and adopt a trail of your very own!

Local Trail Committee (LTC) Chair | New York and New Jersey
Trail Chairs play a vital role in the Trail Conference, overseeing the big picture of trail management in their region. They support and empower a team of Trail Supervisors, collaborate with Program Coordinators, and ensure that trails and volunteers thrive. Help shape the future of outdoor recreation by identifying trail needs and fostering a positive experience for all trail users!

Trail Supervisor | New York and New Jersey
Trail Supervisors are a key part of the Trail Conference. They are the boots on the ground that oversee a team of Trail Maintainers and ensure the trails in their assigned area are maintained in good condition.

Trail Crew Member | New York and New Jersey
Join one of our Trail Crews for a day or a full season restoring and building sustainable trails for all!

Catskills Shelter Caretaker
Volunteer(s) needed to maintain lean-tos in the Catskills!

Roving Trail Team | New York and New Jersey
Looking for group volunteer adventures across our regions that are convenient for your schedule?

Stewardship & Ecology

Volunteer Dog Surveyor Program 
Love hiking with your dog and ready to make your outdoor adventures together even more meaningful? With guidance from the Trail Conference’s Conservation Dogs Program, learn how to train your pet dog to sniff out invasive plant species and conduct on-leash trail surveys that help monitor forest health. 

Trail Steward | Hudson Highlands State Park
Our volunteer Trail Stewards educate trail users about natural resource protection, trail safety, and Leave No Trace principles to protect our trails and landscapes in the Hudson Valley and minimize the need for First Aid and Rescues. 

Trail Ecology Survey and Monitor Volunteer
Help monitor the health of our forests while documenting invasive and native species along our trails…Become a Trail Ecology Survey and Monitor Volunteer! 

Stewardship Educational Content Creator Volunteer
Help educate the public on topics including responsible recreation, native plant factoids, pollinator-friendly gardening, invasive species identification and prevention, and more!

Publications & Maps

Trail History Researcher
Dive into the fascinating history of our trails! Help uncover and preserve the stories of how they were built and who made them possible by organizing archival materials and piecing together the past, one trail at a time.

Trail Conference Influencer Archivist
Celebrate the people who shaped our trails! Capture the stories of influential volunteers and staff who built the Trail Conference’s legacy through interviews and historical documentation.