Outreach and Events Coordinator

Essex County Trail Association (ECTA) is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as an Outreach and Events Coordinator . In this crucial part-time role, you will be developing and implementing strategies to connect with our community, grow our membership, and enhance our presence through events.
Events: Connect with our dedicated trail community through the coordination of approximately 10 annual events. This includes managing the entire event lifecycle: registration, promotion, organization, volunteer management, and execution. Attending other outreach events as they arise, such as local fairs and town gatherings, to represent ECTA.
Outreach: Support and grow ECTA’s vital base of members by accurately processing, recording, and tracking memberships and donations. Maintaining and actively growing membership through targeted membership drives, trail alerts, and engaging social media posts. Creating and distributing effective outreach materials (digital and print).
Hours: 10–15 hours per week in the Wenham, MA office. Flexible schedule, with the understanding that the role requires attendance at approximately 7 annual events that fall on Saturdays.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years related experience in non-profit outreach or event planning.
• Proven ability to plan, manage, and execute projects from start to finish.
• Ability to drive to local event locations, lift up to 40 lbs., stand for several hours outdoors, set-up and break down events.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office/Google Suite/MacOS/InDesign) and basic familiarity with social media platforms. Experience with CRM software or membership management software is a plus.
• Some knowledge and love of our local trails a plus.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are excited about this role to [email protected].

Apply by:

February 01, 2026

Salary:

$23 / Per hour

About this Organization:

ECTA is dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of open trails throughout six towns in Essex County, Massachusetts for the purpose of passive recreation and for the benefit of the public. We work with landowners, conservation organizations, town officials, and trail users to ensure that access to natural places and open spaces remains a part of Essex County’s rich heritage.