“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

Jun
6
Sat
all-day North Olympic Discovery Marathon... @ Olympic Discovery Trail
North Olympic Discovery Marathon... @ Olympic Discovery Trail
Jun 6 – Jun 7 all-day
North Olympic Discovery Marathon NODM @ Olympic Discovery Trail
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon (NODM) takes place on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula along the Olympic Discovery Trail. The event hub is downtown Port Angeles and all event activities are within walking distance. Downtown offers …
Jun
10
Wed
6:30 pm PTC Board Meeting @ ZOOM
PTC Board Meeting @ ZOOM
Jun 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Wednesday, June 10, 2026 has been canceled. The next Board meeting will be Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Jun
11
Thu
9:00 am Friends of the East Jefferson Tr... @ Finnriver
Friends of the East Jefferson Tr... @ Finnriver
Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Please join us for a community trail meeting event in Jefferson County. Peninsula Trails Coalition’s very own Ann Livingston, our executive director, will share updates about the Olympic Discovery Trail. This month’s discussion is all …
Aug
1
Sat
8:00 am Tour de Lavender Bike Ride
Tour de Lavender Bike Ride
Aug 1 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Tour de Lavender is an annual cycling event sponsored by the Peninsula Trails Coalition (PTC) in partnership with lavender farms in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Through the Tour de Lavender (TdL) we seek to promote …