Executive Director
Posted by Kingdom Trails Association on 03/02/2026
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Bike, Outdoor
Job Categories: Management - Executive
Company Type:
State: VT
City: East Burke
Country: United States
Required Experience: 5 - 7 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: 85,000 - 95,000
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel:
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles
Job Description & Requirements
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Kingdom Trails Association (East Burke, Vermont)
Kingdom Trails Association is seeking an experienced and values-driven Executive Director to lead one of the nation’s premier trail-based recreation organizations. This is a unique opportunity to steward an iconic trail network while strengthening community relationships and ensuring long-term organizational sustainability.
The Executive Director is responsible for fulfilling the organization’s mission through effective trail stewardship, responsible financial management, strong landowner relationships, and meaningful community engagement. This role provides overall leadership for staff, operations, partnerships, and long-range planning, and serves as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors, landowners, local businesses, regional partners, and trail users.
Working closely with the Board and the broader Kingdom Trails community, the Executive Director will implement policies, advance strategic priorities, and ensure the organization remains financially sound and mission-focused, while retaining hands-on responsibility for day-to-day leadership and execution.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and trusted leader with:
Deep respect for the Northeast Kingdom community
Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
A commitment to sustainable recreation and outdoor access
A demonstrated passion for mountain biking, trail-based recreation, and outdoor stewardship
This is a full-time leadership position based in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
To apply: submit a resume and cover letter to kingdomtrailsjobs@gmail.com by 3/23/26
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About Kingdom Trails Association
The mission of the Kingdom Trail Association is to provide recreation and education opportunities by managing, maintaining, and building trails to foster the health of our community, surrounding environment, and regional economy.
We strive to accomplish this mission by offering a 100+ mile network of quality, non-motorized, multi-use trails for all levels of ability, incorporating the best of our local scenery and natural diversity.
