Join our team
At Sitka Trail Works our core values are stewardship, health, community, and fun. We work diligently to keep local trails accessible and provide empowering experiences for youth and adults. We value team members from all walks of life and encourage applicants with interest in the job to apply regardless of experience level.
Hiring 2026 Trail Crew
Sitka Trail Works is seeking dedicated individuals for our 2026 Summer Trail Crew. Trail Crew members will tackle maintenance needs in Sitka and beyond. Starting pay: $24-32/hour depending on experience.
Hiring Trail Crew Lead
Sitka Trail Works is seeking Trail Crew Lead to manage our year-round trail maintenance program and lead our paid summer crew. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills for building trails in the rainforest and leader with experience motivating crews in challenging environments. Starting pay: $25-35/hour depending on experience.
Schedule
| Pre-Season (March, April): Crew lead only: part-time schedule for scoping, tool preparation, recruitment, training, and volunteer events. Start date negotiable. |
| Summer (May 1 – September 30): Full crew: Four-day work week, 10-hour days. Some weekends and overnight trips required. |
| Post-Season (Oct, Nov): Crew lead only: part-time schedule for tool inventory and maintenance, reporting, and volunteer events. End date negotiable. |
To apply: Email a resume and a short statement of your interest to Ben Hughey, Executive Director, at ben(at)sitkatrailworks.org to apply.
Application Review: Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis. The crew lead position will be selected by the end of January and the crew positions may be filled before the final deadline of February 23rd.
Sitka Trail Works is an equal opportunity employer.