Regional Program Coordinator Job Description
Summary
The regional program coordinator (RPC) serves as the Trail Conference’s primary staff responsible for a particular geographic region. This includes delivering and supporting the organization’s programs in her/his area to accomplish the Trail Conference’s mission and strategic goals. S/he facilitates the cooperative work of staff, land managers and volunteers responsible for the trail experience. This position is ultimately accountable to the executive director.
Responsibilities
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Regional Trails Council (RTC)
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Works with the RTC chair to develop meeting agendas.
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Coordinate the regional annual plan and budget process with the RTC and staff management.
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Work with RTC’s to ensure regional implementation of policies and annual plan.
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Coordinate all regional workshops and other training opportunities.
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Provide support, when necessary, for RTC task forces.
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Local Trail Committee (LTC) Support
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Coordinate with the volunteer coordinator and volunteer leadership to recruit, retain, train, support and recognize volunteers.
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Work with LTC’s to develop good working relationships with land managers.
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Work with volunteer leadership to identify, plan, and implement projects.
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Ensure budget and procurement process compliance for regional projects.
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Collect and review trail management reports and maintain up to date Trail Conference records.
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Advocacy and Conservation
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Protect the access and experience of trails through advocacy and land protection.
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Coordinate with conservation committee and LTC chairs to identify land acquisition opportunities and mobilize appropriate response.
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Oversee the creation/renewal and compliance of MOUs, management, and use agreements.
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Communications
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Inform communications manager of Trail Conference activities in the region (i.e. volunteers/projects/partners, photographs, etc.).
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Work with LTC chairs to create and distribute reports to land managers, donors, and elected officials.
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Keep regional website content current.
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Work with communications manager and LTCs to create and update signage, brochures, flyers, etc.
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Policy Council
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Provide input to the Policy Council on mission-related policies.
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Development
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Assist with procuring resources to meet the region’s needs.
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Prepare project proposals, manage grants, and prepare reports.
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Promote the Trail Conference’s fee services (trail building, cartography, signage, etc.).
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This job description is approved on March 15, 2016 by the organizational structure committee.