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About Evergreen Β· How We Operate

Powered by Riders.
Backed by Professionals.

Riders power our vision. Professionals back it up β€” turning that vision into trail building, advocacy, and sustainable access across Washington.

01 / Overview

How Our Team Operates.

We are a community-led organization, powered by the riders who volunteer their time and vision. Our statewide and local volunteer boards set the direction, advocate for access, and identify where new trails are needed. But when it comes time to execute, our dedicated paid staff backs that vision up.

From our trail directors and staff trail crew to our finance, operations, and education managers, our professional team has the expertise to translate every dollar you invest efficiently into dirt, progression, and sustainable access.

02 / The Volunteer Engine

Vision & Advocacy.

Our roots are in the community. Our volunteer leadership ensures we never lose sight of what riders actually want and need.

Statewide Board of Directors

Sets the strategic master plan, ensures 501(c)(3) compliance, and oversees the Executive Director.

  • βœ“Strategic planning
  • βœ“Maintain governing documents / ensure compliance
  • βœ“Board meetings and training
  • βœ“ED oversight, evaluation, and recruitment

Chapter Councils & Committees

The local boots on the ground. They lead community outreach, handle local advocacy with land managers, and identify the next great project locations in their specific regions.

  • βœ“Community and events
  • βœ“Community engagement / outreach
  • βœ“Local advocacy
  • βœ“Identify potential project locations
Get Involved as a Volunteer β†’

Find Your Local Chapter.

Chapter Councils and Committees are the volunteer engine behind every region. Connect with yours to see this structure in action, right in your backyard.

Find Your Chapter β†’

03 / The Professional Crew

Execution & Operations.

Executing large-scale trail builds and statewide education programs requires full-time, specialized expertise. Our paid staff handles the heavy lifting.

Executive Leadership

Executive Director

Bridges the gap between the volunteer board's vision and the daily operations of our specialized staff.

Trails Division

The Dirt

Operating like a professional contractor, our Trails Director oversees project scopes and budgets. They manage the Trail Program Managers, who in turn lead our on-site Trail Builders who put shovels, machinery, and volunteers to work and safely execute the build.

  • Trails Director
  • Trail Program Managers
  • Crew Chief
  • Trail Builder II
  • Trail Builder I
Development & Finance

The Runway

Trail building requires serious capital and air-tight accounting. Our Development and Finance Directors manage fundraising, community campaigns, payroll, and the strict financial oversight required of a top-tier nonprofit.

  • Development Director
  • Finance Director
  • Mar/Com Program Manager
  • Mar/Com Coordinator
Education Division

The Future

Dedicated to progression, our Education Director and Program Managers coordinate everything from high-level curriculum to the on-the-ground logistics for our specialized coaches and volunteer instructors.

  • Education Director
  • Education Program Manager
  • Education Coordinator
  • Coaches
  • Instructors (volunteer)
Operations & Communications

The Hub

Our Operations Director and Chapter Managers keep the machine running smoothly β€” managing HR, daily tech, statewide events, and direct support for our local chapters.

  • Operations Director
  • Chapter Managers
  • Administration

04 / Org Chart

The Full Picture.

Volunteers
Statewide Board of Directors

Strategic planning Β· Compliance Β· Board training Β· ED oversight

Chapter Council

Community & events Β· Engagement/outreach Β· Local advocacy Β· Project locations

Statewide Committees

Work plan execution Β· Support and research

Chapter Committees

Work plan execution Β· Support and research

Paid Staff
Executive Director Board comms Β· Staff oversight Β· Strategic planning
Operations Director
Development Director
Education Director
Finance Director
Trails Director
Administration

Keeping the org running day to day β€” office support, IT, membership records, and financial bookkeeping.

Marketing & Chapter Support

Branding, campaigns, newsletters, statewide events, and direct support for all ten chapters.

Education Programs

Camp and clinic scheduling, curriculum, and day-of coaching logistics for every rider program.

Trail Building

Project scoping, on-site crew leadership, and the hands-on work of building and maintaining trail.