Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Program Seeks New Team

For Immediate Release
10-11-05
Contact: Aaryn Kay, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Program Coordinator

303-545-9011

IMBA is looking to hire a full-time, professional two-person team for the highly successful Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program. Application deadline is November 11, 2005.

This position requires a passion for mountain biking, excellent communication skills, a basic knowledge of trailwork and team compatibility. The Crew will travel the U.S. nearly all year in a 2006 Subaru Outback. The application deadline is November 11, 2005.

Since 1997, the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crews have traveled the world, sharing their trailbuilding expertise with volunteers, land managers and trail advocates. As a direct result, thousands of miles of appealing, environmentally sustainable trails have been built or revitalized. The crews have contributed to the trails community and mountain biking opportunities in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and several European countries.

Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by IMBA, the Trail Care Crews work with IMBA-affiliated mountain bike clubs, land managers, and other trail user groups to solve trail management challenges. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crews improve trail conditions and trail experiences for everyone.

Now IMBA is looking for the newest team in a long line of dedicated trail professionals. Although the position is not for everyone, a team who enjoys travel and adventure, love to work outside and want to help improve trails and mountain biking are encouraged to apply. IMBA is asking the Crew make a two-year commitment.

Job Description/Primary Responsibilities

• Lead IMBA Trailbuilding Schools designed for mountain bikers, other trail users and land management agency personnel.
• Lead volunteer trailwork projects involving members of IMBA-affiliated mountain bike clubs, other mountain bikers and trail users, and land managers.
• Meet with mountain bikers, land managers and other trail user groups to share trailbuilding expertise on design and construction of new trails, and maintenance and restoration of existing trails.
• Help solve trail management challenges through sharing information about successful trail design philosophy and construction techniques.
• Communicate regularly by phone and email with the program director based in the IMBA office in Boulder.
• Communicate regularly with local coordinators at upcoming visit locations.
• Submit digital photos and stories from the road on a regular basis for the IMBA website.
• Submit short written pieces for IMBA Trail News (topics will be assigned by IMBA).
• Conduct bike shop and sporting goods store presentations showcasing IMBA's work and great places to ride around the world.

Other Responsibilities

Represent IMBA, the Trail Care Crew program, the sport of mountain biking, and Subaru of America in a positive, professional manner at all times.

Qualifications

This position requires: 1) Passion for mountain biking and trails 2) A very strong relationship with your spouse/long-time significant other (who will be your partner in this job) and the ability to spend a great deal of time with each other 3) Sense of adventure 4) Flexibility 5) Positive attitude 6) Good writing skills 7) Strong diplomacy skills 8) Comfortable speaking to large groups 9) Computer savvy (ideal candidate will be proficient with Macintosh computers, software applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Entourage, Explorer; PhotoShop, Illustrator, Quark and Filemaker experience helpful) 10) Experience working with volunteers 11) Basic knowledge of trail design, construction and maintenance practices and techniques.

Benefits

IMBA provides

• A monthly salary, plus a travel and living expense stipend
• Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental (available immediately)
• Deferred compensation retirement plan option
• Use of the official Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Outback

Please send a resume and cover letter to Aaryn Kay at or to IMBA, P.O. Box 711, Boulder, CO 80306 by Tuesday, November 11. The selected applicants will start work in mid-February 2006.

For more information on IMBA and the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Program, visit http://www.imba.com/tcc