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Program Manager — Accessible Trails & Sisters Trail Additions & Realignment (STAR) Projects
Year-round | Half-time | ~20 hours/week | $28–$30/hour
Primarily remote and field work in Sisters, Oregon
Reports to Executive Director
Application deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM — Email resume and cover letter to stephanie@sisterstrails.org
About the role
The Program Manager carries primary responsibility for the Accessible Trails project while providing key support for the Sisters Trails Additions & Realignment (STAR) project. You will lead implementation of the "Expanding and Rating Accessible Trails in Sisters Country" multi-year initiative — with a goal of making Sisters Country the first 100% verified accessible trail system in Oregon for users with disabilities and mobility challenges.
For the STAR project, you will support volunteer project leads and teams on construction and reroutes of the first major trail expansion in 15 years, ensuring compliance with U.S. Forest Service guidelines and coordination with partner organizations.
Essential duties
Project & grant management
Oversee project timelines, milestones, deliverables, reporting requirements, and overall coordination for the Accessible Trails project (Visit Central Oregon Future Fund grant and Travel Oregon Recreation Ready Program)
Provide project support for the STAR project, working closely with assigned volunteer project leads for each trail
Serve as primary lead for the Accessible Trails Assessment Team; coordinate volunteer schedules and manage georeferenced data collection
Track progress, maintain detailed records including volunteer hours and reports, and prepare regular updates for leadership and funders
Manage scheduling, communications, and facilitation for the Project Steering Committee and technical workgroups
Accessibility assessment & technical integration
Manage a comprehensive accessibility audit across the 200-mile trail system during the 2026–2027 seasons, coordinating with specialized consultants and volunteer teams
Coordinate and participate in on-site trail assessments using verified accessibility standards
Learn and apply technical assessment methods, and integrate accessibility data into public maps, signage, and digital platforms
STAR project support & partner coordination
Support volunteer STAR project leads and teams by ensuring all work follows U.S. Forest Service guidelines, design requirements, and protocols
Coordinate with partner organizations (OET, COTA, SECT, FCCW) on trail work parties and project activities
Draft work party recruitment emails and communications for the Volunteer Manager
Compile and consolidate volunteer hour reports from STA and partner organizations
Facilitate communication and collaboration between volunteer STAR project leads and external partners
Volunteer leadership & training
Recruit, train, and support volunteers for the Accessible Trails project to ensure high engagement and retention
Coordinate training programs conducted by accessibility consultants on assessment methods and adaptive recreation
Act as a relationship builder across volunteers, volunteer project leads, partners, and stakeholders
Outreach & community engagement
Plan and facilitate outreach meetings and community engagement sessions for the Accessible Trails and STAR projects
Support execution of the annual Inclusive Recreation Community Day
Manage program-specific communications, including consistent social media and digital promotion
Provide administrative support for partnership agreements and sponsor relationships
Required qualifications
Demonstrated experience in program or project management (nonprofit or outdoor recreation experience preferred)
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables
High degree of initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Zoom; ability to quickly learn new digital tools (CRM, Better Impact, Squarespace, mapping platforms)
Willingness to learn accessibility standards (ADA/Universal Design), technical trail assessment methods, and U.S. Forest Service guidelines
Preferred qualifications
Experience managing grant-funded programs and volunteer teams
Familiarity with outdoor recreation, trail maintenance, accessibility standards, adaptive programs, and/or U.S. Forest Service trail projects
Experience with digital mapping tools, trail applications, or similar data systems
Supervisory responsibility
This position has no direct staff reports but provides functional oversight of project volunteers, volunteer STAR project leads, workgroups, and coordination with external partners.
Work environment & requirements
Primarily remote (work-from-home or community workspaces) with occasional field work for trail assessments, work parties, and community events
Must provide own reliable computer, phone, and internet connection; standard office equipment such as a printer may be provided
Reliable personal transportation required for trail visits, meetings, and events
Evening and weekend hours occasionally required for committee, community meetings, and special events
Year-round position averaging 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling
Physical demands
The role involves occasional biking/hiking or using adaptive equipment on trails (up to several miles in a day) to conduct accessibility assessments and site visits in variable outdoor conditions.
Project information: Accessible Trails Project and STAR Projects. Press releases can be found on our News page.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to stephanie@sisterstrails.org.
Deadline: June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sisters Trails Alliance is a volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 46-4076992