Company description

Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation’s longest serving conservation and recreation organization. From volunteers teaching essential outdoor skills, to public advocacy seeking to preserve and expand the spaces we love, AMC is the leading organization ensuring that people have the opportunity to be outdoors - now and for generations to come. AMC commits to building a welcoming community where people of all backgrounds can come together to enjoy and protect the natural world. When we speak about engagement, we start with community, but we don’t end there.

AMC is a community built on kindness, integrity, and dignity for all. We’re united in our adventures by mutual trust, collective safety, and appreciation for our time outdoors.

With over 100 years of experience building and managing trails, AMC cares for some of the Northeast’s most iconic trails — more than 1,800 miles in total — and we couldn't do it without you.

Job description

This year, the Camp Dodge season is May 12 – October 17. A shorter summer season is available as well from May 12 – August 21. Dates will be discussed during the interview process.

Come live and work in the heart of the White Mountains National Forest!

Join nearly a hundred years of history at Camp Dodge – operational in some capacity since 1935, it has served as a base for gear testing, WWII conscientious objectors, and conservation corps. Nestled in Pinkham Notch, you get breathtaking views of the Northern Presidential Range and incredible access to hiking, biking, swimming, and more.

After nearly four decades of AMC use, renovations in 2020 transitioned the facility from a volunteer center into the North Country trails operations hub. The facility expanded to have new staff housing, an updated kitchen and bathhouses, a new workshop, and a large pavilion for trails training and community meals. It serves as basecamp for the AMC’s professional trail crews, AmeriCorps crews, volunteer programs, backcountry caretakers, research interns, and some Forest Service employees.

As Camp Crew you would be expected to support the Head Cooks in serving meals, preparing trail lunches, and daily cleaning and maintenance. Our aim is to support the crews during the work week and on their days off with exciting, nourishing meals and provide them with clean, comfortable housing. The work week is ten-hour days - four days on, three days off. Days off may not all be subsequent. A $45 per week paycheck deduction covers all employee food and housing for days on and off. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

What You'll Be Doing At AMC

Kitchen Operations and Meal Preparation: Actively participate in creating a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times. Independently follow a daily task list including essential food preparation for daily meals, dishwashing, and meal set up and clean up.
Groundwork and Facility Maintenance: Perform cleaning, landscaping, and other hands-on tasks to keep the camp running smoothly. These tasks range from planting and maintaining the garden, weed whacking, mowing, compost work, and daily facility cleaning. Minor facility repair and maintenance as needed.
Community Collaboration: Work closely with Head Cooks and Crew to maintain a safe and fun environment. Actively promote AMC programs and encourage membership to support AMC’s conservation and public service efforts.

Benefits:

Room & Board: Dorm-style room $45/week – 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
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!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

May 12, 2025