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Chapter Vice Chair

Date: 01‑Nov‑2024 ➢ 31‑Oct‑2026
Activity: chapter officer
Difficulty: N/A
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Looking for the satisfaction of using your skills to help people Be Outdoors in western Massachusetts? Explore chapter governance in this support role, learning about all areas of the AMC Western MA Chapter, its activities, and the AMC organization.
AMC Western MA Chapter welcomes all interested candidates to inquire, and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. The Chapter Vice Chair supports the Chapter Chair in leading the all-volunteer Chapter Executive Committee to advance the agreed-upon goals and serves for two consecutive years with the expectation that they will move into the Chapter Chair role after the Chair's two-year term. This position also serves as a liaison between the Chapter and the larger organization of AMC-with the Chair, they represent the organization at the local level and are an essential link between the staff, the Board of Directors, and the local Chapter members and volunteers.
Areas that the Vice Chair will, or might be, involved with include:
  • Attends and provides input in monthly Executive Committee meetings
  • Recruitment and nomination process for Executive Committee members
  • Event coordination, including Annual Meeting and Annual Planning Meeting
  • Other projects as agreed upon to advance the Chapter goals
  • Opportunity to attend weekend retreat at AMC property and AMC Summit with Chapter funds
  • Participates on the Chapters Committee (Chairs, Vice Chairs, Regional Directors, and Volunteer Relations staff), including attending meetings and providing input (three regular planning meetings, including two in person, and occasional online meetings due to organizational updates)
  • Coordinates with various Chapter committees as needed
Ongoing orientation is provided by the Chair, Regional Director, and Volunteer Relations staff!
Preferred qualifications:
  • Must be a member of the AMC or become a member before election
  • Organized, good communicator, willing to learn new things, willing to work with a diverse group of individuals; responds promptly to email and voice communications; is a team player
  • Attention to detail while maintaining a broad view of Chapter and AMC goals and needs
  • Access to a computer and some degree of computer proficiency for document management and information flow, or be willing to learn and utilize online resources
  • Enthusiastic promoter of the Chapter and the AMC!
Time commitment: ~5 hours per week.
AMC Western MA Chapter welcomes all interested candidates to inquire, and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. We look forward to hearing from you at info@amc-wma.org. Thank you!
AMC's 12 chapters, run by volunteer Executive Committees, support the organization's mission on the ground by leading trips, offering outdoor skills and leadership training courses, and creating opportunities for conservation action and stewardship at the local level. These dedicated volunteers help activate their communities, often launching people on a path toward greater engagement with AMC's mission of protecting and enjoying the outdoors.

A.T. Group Outreach Coordinator

Date: 15‑Nov‑2024 ➢ 15‑Nov‑2025
Activity: committee officer
Difficulty: N/A
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The Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Management Committee is seeking a Group Outreach Coordinator. The Coordinator would establish and maintain contacts with organized or sponsored groups that use the AT in Massachusetts with the objective of minimizing the impact of group use on the trail and trail facilities. Refer to the registration page for duties and the skills needed for this position.

A.T. Public Communications Coordinator

Date: 15‑Nov‑2024 ➢ 15‑Nov‑2025
Activity: committee officer
Difficulty: N/A
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The Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Management Committee is seeking a Communications Coordinator. The Coordinator will be the connection between the AT Committee and the general public through content on social media sites, in print, and at community events. The coordinator should attend bimonthly AT Committee meetings. Refer to the registration page for duties and the skills needed for this position.

Wildlife Transect: Tom Leonard Area

Location: Berkshires, MA
Date: 04‑Jan‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: N/A
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While we've done transects in this area in the past, a recent forest fire in the area prompts us to take another look. No experience necessary.
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. Bring lunch, snacks, water. Should we get a heavy snow cover, snow shoes will be needed. Pace will be slow and off trail much of the time.

Wildlife Transect: Becket Mtn Area

Location: Berkshires, MA
Date: 14‑Jan‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: N/A
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This wildlife transect will take us to the Becket Mtn area of our A.T. lands - an area we've not explored before. No experience necessary.
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. It's a good idea to bring extra layers. Bring lunch, snacks, and water; a hot drink would be nice. Pace is slow and mostly off trail.

Wildlife Transect: Beartown State Forest

Location: Beartown State Forest, MA
Date: 25‑Jan‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: N/A
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Our transect will take us to an area with a beaver dam that washed out several years ago. Will be interesting to see if beavers have reestablished the dam and how wildlife are using the area.
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. An extra layer would be a good idea as our pace is slow. Bring lunch, snacks, and water; a hot drink might be nice to have. We'll be off trail most of the time.
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