Program Manager-Tennessee

Based out of Johnson City, TN (Nonremote position)

Posted on Friday, July 24th, 2025

Employer: Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards

Location: Based out of Johnson City, TN (Nonremote position)

Status: Permanent, full-time

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Compensation: $26-$27 per hr.; Health, dental, vision insurance (Health: SAWS pays 100% of monthly premium, 50% of premium for dependents.

The TN Field Coordinator on the Cherokee National Forest will be based out of the SAWS office in Johnson City, TN. The position will focus on supporting a six-person field crew as they complete remote, large-scale trail work and three Trail Specialists (and potentially three in KY) as they complete remote and front-country, smaller-scale trail work, including volunteer events and data collection. 


The Field Coordinator performs administrative duties to support field staff and coordinates with USFS staff and partner organizations to provide project lists and planning for both the Trail Crew and Trail Specialists.