“WE’RE HIRING! Join our team as our first Executive Director!”

Peninsula Trails Coalition:

Build a Trail Legacy by Connecting Communities! Inaugural Executive Director Opportunity on the Olympic Peninsula

Ready to make history while surrounded by natural beauty?

After 37 years of successful volunteer leadership, the Peninsula Trails Coalition (PTC) is seeking its first Executive Director to lead them into a dynamic new chapter. This pivotal role offers the chance to leverage your executive-level experience and passion for the outdoors to connect communities and complete the iconic Olympic Discovery Trail.

If you’re a proven leader and natural relationship builder known for your collaborative approach, this is your chance to lead a dedicated Board of Trail Builders, a passionate community of trail volunteers, and to connect with diverse stakeholders to make a tangible impact on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

Read the full job description and application details.

Position: Executive Director
Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA (Port Angeles and Sequim, or surrounding areas)
Status: Full-time, salary, exempt, with a largely self-managed schedule, reports to the PTC President
Starting Compensation Range: $98,000-$110,000 per year
Benefits: Benefits stipend of $15,000/yr with formal benefits to be designed within 12 months of hire.
Proposed Start Date: September 2025
To Apply: Use the Google Form linked in the job description; priority will be given to applications received by July 18, 2025.

Calendar Events

Mar
11
Wed
6:30 pm PTC Board Meeting @ ZOOM
PTC Board Meeting @ ZOOM
Mar 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
You are invited to the Peninsula Trails Coalition’s (PTC) Board meeting. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM Zoom information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87557217070?pwd=iL3lUSsPvbOUygJYmpZA7IKIWMNIAb.1 Meeting ID: 875 5721 7070     Passcode: 365271
Mar
12
Thu
7:00 pm Traveler’s Journal Series @ Dungeness River Nature Center
Traveler’s Journal Series @ Dungeness River Nature Center
Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Traveler's Journal Series @ Dungeness River Nature Center
Join us as we continue our tradition of hosting travel speakers to share their experiences. The doors open at 6:30pm and the program begins at 7pm. There is a suggested $10 donation at the door. …
Mar
14
Sat
2:00 pm Frosty Moss Relay Run @ Olympic Discovery Trail
Frosty Moss Relay Run @ Olympic Discovery Trail
Mar 14 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Frosty Moss Relay Run @ Olympic Discovery Trail
The Frosty Moss Relay Run takes place along the Olympic Discovery Trail and the Olympic Adventure Trail. The relay has a mix of distances, participants will run from west to east, beginning at the Camp …
Mar
19
Thu
6:00 pm Port Townsend Library Trail Talk @ Port Townsend Libary
Port Townsend Library Trail Talk @ Port Townsend Libary
Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Port Townsend Library Trail Talk Event We hope you will join us at the City of Port Townsend Public Library for a talk about trails! PTC will update patrons about new developments in the Port …