This summer, Washington Trails Association (WTA) is piloting its first paid backcountry pro trail-work crew to work in three Wilderness Areas in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: Glacier Peak, Pasayten, and the Lake Chelan/Sawtooth. This crew will focus on remote backcountry projects in these three wilderness areas, primarily working an eight-day hitch schedule.

We are hiring for four crew members, a Crew Leader, and Assistant Crew Leader.

Benefits include sick leave, holiday leave, health stipend, and gear reimbursement. A supplementary per diem rate of $50/day will be provided for multi-day trips.

WTA is the nation’s largest state-based hiking and trail maintenance organization. Powered by hikers for more than 50 years, WTA works to ensure Washington’s trails stand the test of time, connecting people to the outdoors—from everyday adventures to backcountry explorations. Each year, our volunteers contribute more than 160,000 hours to improve hundreds of trails around Washington; one quarter of volunteers are youth. WTA’s strength is in its community and future success depends on fostering an inclusive organization and hiking community, where everyone feels welcome and represented.

WTA is committed to advancing equity through our work and to becoming a more inclusive organization. People of color and others with underrepresented identities are strongly encouraged to apply. The position will be open until filled, with any applications received by April 8th taking priority.

Read about our mission, our programs, and our commitment to diversity and equitable access on our website.