“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

Sep
19
Sat
10:00 am Forever StreamFest @ Pebble Beach
Forever StreamFest @ Pebble Beach
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Join the Port Angeles Garden Club as they host their annual event, Forever StreamFest. It’s on the Olympic Discovery Trail in downtown Port Angeles. Forever StreamFest 2026 September 19, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:30 …
Sep
25
Fri
10:30 am DRNC River Fest @ Dungeness River Nature Center
DRNC River Fest @ Dungeness River Nature Center
Sep 25 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
DRNC River Fest @ Dungeness River Nature Center
The Dungeness River Nature Center is hosting their annual River Fest event on Friday, September 25, 2026. This free community event will celebrate the natural and cultural resources of the Dungeness Watershed and offer a …
Sep
26
Sat
7:00 am Big Hurt @ Waterfront Park
Big Hurt @ Waterfront Park
Sep 26 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Big Hurt @ Waterfront Park
Big Hurt The Big Hurt is multi-sport event that is a test of endurance, strength and tenacity. From the foothills of the Olympic Mountains to the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, relay …
Oct
3
Sat
9:30 am Run the Peninsula Spruce Railroa... @ Lake Crescent, Port Angeles, WA
Run the Peninsula Spruce Railroa... @ Lake Crescent, Port Angeles, WA
Oct 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Spruce Railroad Run/Walk is one of the five races in the Run the Peninsula Road Race Series. The 5K and 10K will be an out and back on the Olympic Discovery Trail. Find out more …