Join the adventure! The Great Divide Trail Association is on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for budgets and numbers to take on the vital position of Treasurer. Step into the role, become a key player on the Board of Directors until next September, and have your candidacy voted on by the GDTA membership.
Board of Directors – Treasurer
The Great Divide Trail Association is seeking a motivated individual with a love and a knack for budgets and numbers, to perform the important role of Treasurer.
About The Great Divide Trail Association:
The Great Divide Trail Association is dedicated to maintaining, protecting, and promoting the Great Divide Trail. The trail traverses the continental divide between Alberta and British Columbia, through the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rocky Mountains for more than 1100 kilometers. The Great Divide Trail Association has 13 Board Directors, and 7 committees who diligently work all year long to ensure we are working towards our mission. Each year, over 150 volunteers under the guidance of the GDTA, spend 3 to 6 days as part of a trail crew, building new routes and performing maintenance on this historic trail.
Through all these efforts, hikers and backpackers of all ages safely and responsibly explore one of the most spectacular and challenging long‐distance trails on the planet.
The Treasurer Role
This volunteer role is an excellent opportunity for a passionate outdoors enthusiast who wants to provide others with the opportunity to experience the Canadian Rocky Mountains while building and maintaining an iconic trail. It is also a great opportunity to work with like-minded individuals and volunteers.
The Treasurer is a Director on the Board. In accordance with Association bylaws, the successful individual will be appointed to the Board of Directors until association membership can vote them in, at the next Annual General Meeting held in September.
Attributes:
- Good with numbers
- Highly motivated
- Comfortable and competent in managing financial risk
- Exceptional attention to detail
- A knack for seeing the big picture
- Inquisitive about broader business dynamics, aspiring to play a pivotal role
- Effective communicator
Time commitment:
Anticipate dedicating around 10-12 hours per month to this role, which involves attending monthly Board meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm MT.
If interested, please email volunteer@greatdividetrail.com with the subject line: Treasurer Role
