Description
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is the nation’s largest trails organization—with a grassroots community more than 1 million strong—dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. Founded in 1986, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's national office is located in Washington, D.C., with regional offices in California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.railstotrails.org. Connect with RTC @railstotrails on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Job Summary
The Western Region Director is responsible for implementation of RTC’s program priorities in the Western Region as well as fiscal management of budgets, grants and contracts. Program priorities include state and regional policy advocacy to increase public investment in developing and maintaining trail and active transportation networks, as well as to secure policy innovations and share them across states; leadership in developing an extensive trail system serving the Bay Area; and advancement of equitable trail development and access to funding programs by co-leading the California Active Transportation Resource Team.
Job Location
This position is located in RTC’s Western office in Oakland, Calif., which is easily accessible by BART and other public transit. RTC currently operates on a hybrid work arrangement, with two days per week in the office and three days per week telecommuting.
Job Duties
The Western Region (WR) Director is responsible for the implementation of RTC’s program priorities in the Western Region as well as fiscal management of WR budgets, grants and contracts. RTC’s WR is currently defined as including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada and Arizona, with California as our predominant focus. This scope may be re-evaluated based on staff capabilities and strategic opportunities.