Climate & Environment Full-time

Executive Director, American Discovery Trail Society

American Discovery Trail Society

Posted

Jun 16, 2026

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Expand annual fundraising by developing new sources of revenue from programs, foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government sources.
  • Translate relay publicity and participants into financial support.
  • Recruit more volunteers and board members; expand programs; develop partnerships to increase community awareness of the trail.
  • Network with other trails organizations; provide information to the public; publicize the trail via social media and other means.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role directly supports the development of a national coast-to-coast nonmotorized trail, promoting outdoor recreation, conservation, and community engagement across the United States.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Keen interest in hiking, trails, and the outdoors.
  • Experience in fundraising and revenue development.
  • Ability to work with volunteers and a board of directors.
  • Strong communication and networking skills.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Compensation tailored to the situation. Flexible work-from-home arrangement anywhere in the U.S. Opportunity to lead a high-profile relay celebrating Americaโ€™s 250th birthday.

About

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The American Discovery Trail Society is a national, volunteer-based membership organization dedicated to developing a nonmotorized coast-to-coast trail across the United States.