Jobs like this one only come up very occasionally. It could be your dream ticket to travel the world with your bike, fighting tirelessly with landowners and swamps alike to make life better for mountain bikers everywhere.

To quote the press release “IMBA, the International Mountain Bicycling Association, is looking to hire a full-time, professional two-person team for the highly successful Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program.”
Want to know more? This is what IMBA say:

“This position requires a passion for mountain biking, excellent communication skills, a basic knowledge of trailwork and team compatibility. The Crew will travel nearly all year in a 2002 Subaru Outback. The application deadline is April 10.

For the last six years, the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crews have travelled 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.”

If you tend to fall out with your beloved just driving to the supermarket then this job probably isn’t ideal as the previous crew, Jen and Rich Edwards have been driving round for two years. If you fancy one of the potentially most rewarding mountain biking jobs we can think of then have a long chat with your significant other sharpish.

If you’re both still up for it then send a CV and cover letter to Jody Flemming at [email protected] or to IMBA, P.O. Box 7578, Boulder, CO 80306 USA by Wednesday, April 10, 2002.
The selected applicants will start work in May.

Here’s the rest of the 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 TCC program director
based in the IMBA office in Boulder.

* Communicate regularly with local coordinators at upcoming TCC visit
locations.

* Submit written journals and digital photos 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).

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

2) Submit expense account (including all receipts from IMBA-provided credit card and cash expenditures) on a monthly basis to IMBA’s Finance Director.

3) Maintain the Subaru (this includes keeping the car clean, oil changes, and any other maintenance that may be necessary).

4) Contribute to IMBA trails-related resources as needed.

5) Other duties as assigned.

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) Good diplomacy skills.

8) Comfortable speaking to large groups.

9) Computer savvy (Ideal candidate will be proficient with
Macintosh computers, software applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer, and very comfortable using the internet and email, (PhotoShop,Illustrator, Quark and Filemaker experience helpful).

10) Experience working with volunteers is desirable.

11) Basic knowledge of trail design, construction and maintenance practices and techniques.

* IMBA provides a monthly salary, plus a travel and living expense stipend.

* Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental (available immediately).

* Deferred compensation retirement plan option available at beginning of
second year.

Plus use of the official Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew 2002 Outback.