UPLA Hiring Our First Employee-Executive Director

UPLA has been proud of being an all volunteer effort, but to effectively compete against the well funded and staffed organizations, we decided we need to hire a Full Time Executive Director, who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of OHV access advocacy in Utah. While we have been very successful in following and commenting on public land access issues and more recently legislatively, we recognize that our biggest opportunity is gaining more support from our 300,000 OHV users and the many clubs and organizations in our state, which will require a full time effort and much travel, which will be the focus of our ED to travel the state to attend club meetings, events, projects, and developing relationships with land managers.

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Position Summary

The Executive Director will serve as the public face of UPLA, responsible for advancing our mission through relationship-building, education, program development, and statewide outreach. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about Off Highway Vehicles, and knowledgeable in nonprofit or advocacy work.

Key Responsibilities

Advocacy & Outreach

– Represent UPLA in NEPA processes, public meetings, and stakeholder forums.
– Build relationships with federal, state, and local land managers across Utah.
– Attend and speak at OHV club meetings, public events, and user-group summits.
– Coordinate with trail crews and volunteers for stewardship projects.

Program Development

– Expand UPLA’s TrailSaver and Comment Coach programs.
– Develop educational materials and training resources.
– Engage and

grow our volunteer base across regions and trail user types.

– Educate and Support OHV Club Members

Fundraising & Grant Support

– Support membership development and donor engagement.
– Coordinate with the Board on strategic funding initiatives.

Organizational Leadership

– Collaborate with the UPLA Board of Directors to execute strategic plans
– Maintain regular reporting including monthly logs and oral briefings to Board
– Manage my schedule to maximize travel for multiple events

Minimum Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public land management at a federal or state agency, environmental policy, nonprofit leadership, or related fields.
– Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience, ideally in public lands, OHV advocacy, or OHV related nonprofit administration.
– Proven success in public engagement, partnership building, and program execution.
– Strong understanding of Utah’s public land policy landscape.
– Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
– Must reside in Utah and be willing to travel across the state.
– Must have reliable personal vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

– Master’

s degree in a relevant field.

– Experience working with a nonprofit Board of Directors, BLM, or Forest Service
– Experience working remotely
– Familiarity with OHV recreation and ownership of an off-highway vehicle.
– Proficiency in digital tools for outreach, volunteer coordination, and media.

Compensation

– Salary Range $60-72,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
– Travel and expenses reimbursed based on GSA Rates
– Flexible work schedule based on average 40-hour week.

How to Apply

Apply at this link. You can attach your resume, cover letter, and any other relevant documents.

Applications will be accepted until October 10, 2025

 

Funding for this position was made possible in part by the Utah OHVR Grant Program, which is fully supported by contributions from your OHV registrations.