Seasonal Croo - August Camp

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB • Corkindale, WA

2d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to protect the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Appalachian region, ongoing since 1876. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now to be a part of the AMC team! August Camp is a nomadic hiking camp for adults that has operated since 1887, offering four one-week sessions each year at a different basecamp location, typically in the Pacific Northwest. Serving approximately 65 guests per week, the Camp provides a wide range of guided hikes and recreational activities led by volunteer August Camp Committee Members, Hike Leaders, and Camp Director(s). The August Camp “Croo,” coordinated by the Camp Manager(s), Assistant Manager, and Camp Chef, is responsible for hospitality and food service (including outdoor dish cleaning), as well as the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of the temporary camp facilities. For the 5.5-week season, Croo members live onsite in canvas wall tents and share a well-resourced, low-to-no cost, and relatively remote lifestyle, with provided lodging, transportation for daily outings, and full access to the camp kitchen and prepared meals. Due to the camp’s wilderness setting, Croo members are expected to have some experience with outdoor living and camping, along with an enthusiasm for communal backcountry life. This is a full-time seasonal position from July 9 through August 20, 2026, in Concrete, WA (near Seattle, WA). The season is comprised of 4 week-long sessions of routine camp operations bookended by ~1 week each for site set-up and take-down. Transportation to and from the site are covered by August Camp. Expect a work week of 44 – 50 hours, 8 – 10 hours per day, split morning and evening shifts, with two shifts (1 day) off per week. Shifts generally run from 6am-9am, then again from 4pm-9pm, with late mornings and early afternoons off so that staff can participate in adventures of their own.

Requirements

• Commitment to cultivating a respectful and safe group dynamic with fellow Croo Members and guests
• Experience in hospitality, food service, and/or customer service
• Capacity and willingness to work in dynamic environmental conditions (cold mornings/nights, hot afternoons, rain, fog)
• Ability to complete a variety of work-related tasks and abide by a non-conventional work schedule (early mornings, time off during the mid-day, and evening responsibilities)
• Familiarity with the proper use and maintenance of basic hand and power tools
• Possess a current driver’s license and demonstrate, on arrival, the ability to safely operate Camp vehicles as needed. AMC requires a driver’s license check & online driving training in order to be an approved driver.
• Commitment to the AMC missions of fostering the “protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.”
• Enthusiasm for outdoor recreational and leisure activities
• Physical abilities: Ability to stand, sit, walk and lift up to 50 pounds from waist to head high or from floor to waist high is required. Ability to sleep well in outdoor setting on a cot in a tent and maintain good health throughout Camp season.

Responsibilities

• Setting up camp tents, kitchen, showers, and other equipment before Camp begins and packing all items into our storage trailer after Camp ends
• General operation and maintenance of site grounds, systems, guest areas, and kitchen and other tents
• Working with a team to prepare and serve 2 hot meals and 1 trail lunch each day, in accordance with safe and healthy food service standards
• Operating rented vehicles responsibly as part of assigned Camp duties
• Operating the Camp facility in compliance with required permits, licenses, and standards, as directed by the Managers
• Upholding AMC standards for safety and environmental sustainability in all Camp operations
• Cultivating a warm, welcoming, and safe Camp atmosphere for all guests
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Benefits

• Room & Board: Shared canvas tent and cot provided for duration of the season. Meals provided.
• 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
• 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!

What This Job Offers

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