Missoula, MT, January 9th, 2026 -- Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition (MMBC), an independent, non-profit trail association in Missoula, Montana, is seeking a new executive director. After five years of stalwart leadership under outgoing director, John Stegmaier, the organization stands beside a large body of work including purpose-built mountain bike trails at Marshall Mountain Park, formation of the Missoula Trail Partners collaborative, and the creation of the Missoula Youth Mountain Bike Library. The Board of Directors extends their deepest thanks to John for his dedicated effort across his entire tenure and wishes him the best of luck in his new endeavors.

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Position Summary

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As Executive Director, you’ll guide a passionate nonprofit at the center of trail building, stewardship, and advocacy in one of the nation’s most vibrant outdoor communities. This is a chance to blend strategic leadership with hands-on impact—strengthening partnerships, expanding trail access, and elevating the voice of riders across the region. If you’re driven by community, collaboration, and the power of great trails, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting contribution.

 

What You'll Do:

• Lead operations, fundraising, and strategic planning

• Oversee programs and community partnerships

• Serve as MMBC's primary public representative and advocate

• Work with an engaged Board, staff, and volunteers to expand our impact

 

What We Need:

• 3+ years professional experience in nonprofit, recreation, or resource management

• Proven fundraising and relationship-building experience

• Strong communication and project management skills

• Passion for mountain biking and trails-based recreation​

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Full Position Description​

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Application Instructions & Timeline

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• Applications will be reviewed beginning January 23, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled. Candidates should be prepared to start in March.

• To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter that explains why you’re interested in the position and why you’re a great fit. Please send materials as PDFs to: openings@msomtbco.org with the subject line: “Executive Director.”

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Organization history

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Founded in the early 1990s as Low Impact Mountain Bikers and revitalized in 2010 as MTB Missoula, for many years the organization was enthusiastically volunteer-run. Hiring professional staff in 2017 helped advance the org as a local resource for design and maintenance of recreational trails, working to ensure a positive and fun user experience while addressing factors like invasive weeds, wildlife impacts and user conflict. Through strategic planning in 2022, the org's mission was expanded to include outreach efforts intended to create mountain biking experiences for under-experienced local youth. Outreach initiatives include the Missoula Youth Mountain Bike Library and facilitated rides with Title 1 schools, Native American, and refugee youth.

 

In early 2025, with the goal of increasing visibility and affiliation with more local mountain bikers, the organization rebranded as Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition.​ MMBC organizes roughly 1800 hours of volunteer service to maintaining trails and urban bike parks while advocating for responsible use of multi-use trails and retained access to storied backcountry rides. ​​​​