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Marketing Assistant — Trails Utah

Job Overview

Trails Utah seeks a part-time Marketing Assistant to join the team building The Greatest Trails on Earth™!

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Status: Part-time (~10 hrs / week)
Pay rate: $15 / hr
Type: Contract

Deadline for applications:
March 31st at 5:00pm MT

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About Trails Utah

Trails Utah is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to trails advocacy, planning, and new trail construction around the state.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, trail-loving Marketing Assistant to help grow our online & offline community, and expand awareness of trail projects across Utah. This position blends outdoor exploration with digital storytelling — capturing the spirit of our trails and sharing it with the broader community.

This role is ideal for someone who loves being outside, enjoys photography and social media, and wants hands-on experience supporting a growing nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities

Content & Storytelling

  • Explore Trails Utah project sites and capture photo and video content for social media and newsletters
  • Document trail work days, events, and community gatherings
  • Share engaging trail stories across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and email
  • Assist in drafting and scheduling social media posts


Community Engagement

  • Attend Trails Utah events, volunteer days, and outreach opportunities
  • Engage with trail users, volunteers, and partners in person and online
  • Help grow and nurture Trails Utah’s digital community


Partnerships & Promotions

  • Connect with outdoor brands and local businesses to coordinate giveaways and partnerships
  • Assist in developing promotional content for events and campaigns
  • Support outreach efforts that expand Trails Utah’s reach and visibility


Communications Support

  • Assist with newsletter preparation and email outreach
  • Support website updates as needed
  • Help maintain consistency in Trails Utah’s voice and branding

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Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interest in trails, hiking, mountain biking, and outdoor recreation
  • Instagram Reel and Carousel content creation experience
  • Experience managing and posting to Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Basic photography and video skills (phone photography is fine)
  • Good communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Organized and able to manage flexible deadlines
  • Friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic about Trails Utah’s mission


Experience with Canva, Mailchimp, Google Workspace, or Monday.com is a plus but not required.

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Benefits / Why Work for Us

Trails Utah is a growing nonprofit dedicated to building and advocating for sustainable trails across Utah. This is an opportunity to gain real-world marketing experience while spending time outdoors and connecting with a passionate community of trail advocates.

Flexible hours. Work that blends outdoor exploration with creative storytelling. Help grow an organization committed to healthy, active lifestyles.

Trails Utah is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a positive and equitable environment in which people can excel regardless of race, ethnicity, age, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

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Apply via:

  1. The following link, or
  2. The embedded form below
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