Caretaker - Huts

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB • Gorham, NH

35d • $12 - $12 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest conservation, education and recreation organization in the United States. The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies, and procedures. Caretakers are the AMC’s primary representatives in these off-grid backcountry facilities during the self-service seasons. To assure the best possible public service, they must be attentive to both the care of the guests and the maintenance of the hut. Basic expectations include friendly service, clean accommodations, and competent emergency assistance. Huts are connected to larger AMC support networks via radio. The work schedule varies based on hut and is either week-on/week-off or 10 days on/4 days off for the duration of the season. Our caretakers work 56-70 hours per pay period (two weeks). The 2026-2027 seasons are late October-early February, early February-Memorial Day, or late April-Memorial Day, depending on hut and location. Please make clear in your application which season you are interested in working. Furter details and specifics will be discussed with applicants selected for interviews.

Requirements

• Strong customer service orientation
• Solid backcountry skills
• Commitment to AMC’s recreation, education, and conservation goals.
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate responsibility and reliability without daily supervision
• Backcountry medical training (WFA, WFR) is required.
• Experience and comfort with winter/snow travel (ski, snowshoe, winter hiking) are necessary for some positions.
• Ability to travel alone in the backcountry in a variety of weather throughout the season of the position.
• Physically and mentally able to endure and enjoy solitude and extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior AMC backcountry employment or closely related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record daily precipitation statistics, respond to morning radio call, record and post the weather report
• Provide backcountry information and trail advice for guests
• Maintain a clean and tidy off-grid facility with no running water
• Maintain all hut systems as directed in the Operations Manual including USFS Hut permit regulations and responsibilities
• Welcome overnight guests and day traffic and orient them to the wise use of the space
• Build and tend a fire in the wood stove in cold months
• Establish a schedule for and facilitate kitchen use to guests
• Sell merch items and AMC memberships to support the AMC's public service efforts
• Complete a daily report of hut finances and activities
• Be available for day visitors and overnight guests on weekends and holidays.
• Collect water and/or maintain the water hole.
• Shovel snow and remove ice from building, walkways, systems, and fire exits.
• Conduct scheduled inventories of food, supplies and merchandise items.
• Support geographically proximal Search and Rescue efforts to the level of comfort/training.

Benefits

• Room & Board: Dorm-style room 75/wk – meals included, too!
• Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 hours per week
• Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) Contribution
• Paid Time Off: earn up to 10 days of paid earned time depending on length of service
• 30% discount on AMC Merchandise
• Free Annual AMC Membership
• 4 Free nights at AMC locations
• Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed