The Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition is currently accepting applications for a Land Manager. Applications will close March 1st, 2026.
The RRGCC is where a passion for climbing meets purpose. We are thrilled to announce that we are growing our team and are seeking to hire a full-time Land Manager to take ownership of stewardship over all RRGCC properties.
We are looking for applicants with conservation and land management experience who are passionate about working outdoors and are looking to lead the RRGCC in sustainable land management strategy.
This applicant should be comfortable with skills such as trail mapping and cutting, constructing sustainable belay bases, construction of stone staircases and other various rock work, leading volunteer trail projects, erosion management, utilization of GIS software, constructing wooden infrastructure like stairs, bridges and kiosks, and ideally versed in grant writing for conservation and stewardship funding.
This role will focus on stewarding the 1,800+ acres that the RRGCC currently owns, and continually leading stewardship efforts as we advance in our mission to expand climbing access in the Red River Gorge through future land acquisitions.
Why should you apply?
- Work in the heart of the climbing industry
- Be an integral part of the team that protects rock climbing in the Red River Gorge
- Competitive pay & benefits
- Not tied to a desk – work primarily outdoors in the Red River Gorge
- Unlimited PTO
- Option of 80% annual employment local to the Red River Gorge with a winter season leave of absence
View our full job description and application below. If you feel that you fulfill most but not all criteria, please still consider applying! Reach out to louie@rrgcc.org with any questions.
The RRGCC will be accepting applications for a Land Manager from 1/26/26 until 3/1/26. We expect to choose a final candidate by late March.
History made in the heart of the Red — RRGCC has made the largest purchase in climbing access history.
The RRGCC purchased 718 acres of the former Ashland WMA.
What does the RRGCC do?
Every dollar helps, donate what you can afford. You can make a one-time donation, or if you're committed to helping out - become an official member!
From trail work, to ticketing at events we can always use the help. Could your skills help further the work of a comittee? Let us know!
