Job Announcements and RFP’s


Updated: March 27, 2025

Job Postings:

Seasonal Trail Builder - Wanoga Downhill Trails

The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) seeks a positive, resourceful, and experienced Seasonal Trail Builder for this limited duration position. The right candidate will learn the organization’s needs quickly, complete high quality work, and demonstrate great judgment. The Seasonal Trail Builder will embody COTA’s mission to develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience. This position reports to COTA’s Trails Program Director.

Hours, Compensation, and Location:

  • Average of 40 hours per week, June 2025 - November 2025.

  • Hourly rate of up to $26 depending on qualifications and experience.

  • Location: You will primarily work in the field near Wanoga Sno-Park west of Bend, Oregon. When you are not in the field you will work from home. You must be based in Central Oregon.

  • COTA is an equal opportunity employer.


To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter in PDF format to alex.brieger@cotamtb.com no later than April 11, 2025.  The anticipated start date is early June 2025.

Request For Proposals (RFP):

Contractor - Wanoga Downhill Trails

Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA), in collaboration with the Deschutes National Forest (DNF) Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, is seeking bid proposals from qualified Design-Build Trail Contractors (Contractor) to provide professional services to construct 2 miles of mountain bike trail near Bend, OR, with jumps, berms and technical riding features.

The work will be awarded based on best value. The maximum budget is $75,187. Your proposal will not be considered if your budget is more than $75,187.

The schedule is as follows:

  • RFP released: March 28, 2025

  • RFP open period: March 28 – April 11, 2025

  • Optional Contractor Zoom Meeting: April 7, 2025 @ 4p - RSVP required: email alex.brieger@cotamtb.com

  • Proposals due: April 11, 2025

  • Award: April 18, 2025

  • Trail work: June 2, 2025

  • All work complete: November 1, 2025

All proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Pacific time Friday, April 11, 2025.

Please submit your proposal electronically to alex.brieger@cotamtb.com.