Pete Webber
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Subject: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care
Crew Program
03/19/02 02:35 Seeks New Team
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For Immediate Release: March 19, 2002

Contact: Jody Flemming, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Coordinator
303-545-9011, jody@...

Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Program Seeks New Team

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. 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 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 the International Mountain
Bicycling Association (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, as we expand our trails programs. Rich and Jen Edwards have
served as our East Coast Trail Care Crew for the past two years, but are
now
preparing to work for IMBA in a new capacity. They will become key members
of IMBA's new trail consulting program, which encourages land managers to
contract with the International Mountain Bicycling Association's
professionals for trail layout, design, construction and maintenance
consulting services.

Because of the Edwards' upcoming move to this exciting new IMBA program, we
are now looking for the next Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew. Although the
position is not for everyone, couples who enjoy travel and adventure, love
to work outside and want to help improve trails and mountain biking are
encouraged to apply.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jody Flemming at jody@... or
to IMBA, P.O. Box 7578, Boulder, CO 80306 USA by Wednesday, April 10, 2002.
The selected applicants will start work in May.
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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).

Other responsibilities:

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

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 available at beginning of
second year
* Use of the official Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew 2002 Outback

The Trail Care Crew is IMBA's most visible and prominent project. To join
the team, send resume and cover letter by April 10 to: jody@... or
mail
to IMBA, P.O. Box 7578, Boulder, CO 80306 USA.

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

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Pete Webber ­ IMBA membership & communications director
ph: 303-545-9011 x 112, fax: 303-545-9026
email: pete@..., web: http://www.imba.com

Long live long rides.