Join us as a Backcountry Campsite Caretaker in the heart of the White Mountains
Scenic views and Amazing Trails in the Heart of the White Mountains!
Seasonal
- summer
- fall
Posted:
Campsite Caretaker
Appalachian Mountain Club
- Location:
- Gorham, New Hampshire
- Wages/Pay:
- $14.00 - $14.50 / hour
- Experience:
- Some experience required
- Start Date:
- Starts immediately!
Ready to dive into epic outdoor adventures and make a positive impact on the environment? Look no further than the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) - the oldest conservation, education, and recreation organization in the USA! Our passion for the outdoors knows no bounds, and we want YOU to be a part of it. As an employee, you'll unlock access to exciting programs, policies, and procedures that empower you to make a real difference. Join the AMC team now and embark on the journey of a lifetime!
Season Dates: July 1st - Oct 14th 2024
The AMC maintains a series of 14 remote campsites and shelters along the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire and Mahoosuc Mountains in Maine. Nine of these sites are staffed from late May through September and October with caretakers who work and live on site. A caretaker’s responsibilities lie equally in public service and resource protection, which is accomplished through outreach and education. Caretakers are also responsible for campsite management and rehabilitation, trail maintenance, and human waste management.
Caretakers stay on site for 10 or 11 days at a time followed by 3 or 4 nights off. Home is a 10 x 12 canvas wall tent with all tools, supplies, and equipment provided. Rotator positions are also available who cover three sites when the regular caretakers are on days off. Those who can work through September are encouraged to apply. Caretakers undergo an intensive 10 day training covering all aspects of the job before the start of their season.
Do not hesitate to apply if you do not have any trail work experience, I am primarily looking for passionate people who want to leave the woods a little better than they found it. This is more than a job, this is an experience. The person that enters the woods in May will not be the same person that walks out at the end of your season.
What you’ll be doing at AMC
- Educate the public on ethically camping practices in the backcountry.
- Provide information on trail conditions to the public.
- Maintain a clean and clear campsite.
- Maintain between 2–4 miles of trail. Clearing blowdowns, drainages, brushing corridor
- Compost human waste on site.
- Respond to search and rescue needs on a volunteer basis
- Represent and support the efforts of the AMC in a professional and supportive manner to the public and cooperating agencies.
- Data collection of bird migration, ecology, and climate.
Qualifications
What AMC is looking for
- Strong commitment to resource protection and public service.
- Emotional maturity and self-motivation.
- Ability to work and live alone in remote setting with minimal supervision.
- Excellent education and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups of hikers.
- Extensive backpacking experience and ability to carry heavy loads long distances over rugged terrain.
- Strong commitment to backcountry stewardship and Leave No Trace ethics.
What AMC Can Offer You
Salary range:$14.00 - $14.50 / hour
We are committed to equitable compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits
- Room & Board: Dorm-style room for $45/week – meals included, too!
- Insurance:Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30hours per week
- Retirement:VOLUNTARY 403(b) with 4% matching employer contributions
- Paid Time Off:earn up to 10 days of Paid Time Off depending on length of service
- Other Team Member Perks:
- 30% discount on AMC Merchandise
- Free Annual AMC Membership
- 4 Free nights at AMC locations
- Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!
How to Apply
Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please.
AMC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals from racially and/or ethnically diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals who experience intersectionality with one or more of these identities.
The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.
Contact Info
- Leah Gross
- lgross@outdoors.org
- (516) 259-1808
- www.outdoors.org
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