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Backcountry Hut Crew

The Wilderness Society / Outdoors.org

Gorham, NH • On-site

$10/hr

Temporary

Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

AMC Backcountry Hut Crew
Location: AMC Huts, White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire.
Starting Salary: $10 per hour, plus tips.
Supervision: Huts Management
Job Dates: All seasons start with an intensive multi-day training that new staff are required to attend, and the expectation is that staff will complete the entire season. If you are not available for the full season, please consider applying for any of the AMC positions that have a season more compatible with your schedule as partial seasons are not viable in the hut jobs.
Fall season: August 5-September 23, September 30 or October 21, 2025 (higher elevation huts close earlier than others)
Hiring Timeframe and Instructions:
  • Please submit a cover letter and a resume. Include 2 references with resume.
  • When submitting an application, PDFs are the preferred file type for cover letters and resumes.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
  • Huts Management will respond to viable applications within a few weeks of receiving completed and signed applications.
  • Candidates who are selected for an interview will be notified by email to schedule a video call.
  • Your patience with the rolling timeframe and application process is appreciated. Please complete your application in its entirety as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

Introduction to AMC's Hut System and Hut Cre Position Summary:
The Appalachian Mountain Club's backcountry huts serve as a source of information, accommodation, education, and aid for many thousands of hikers recreating in New Hampshire's White Mountains every year. The huts are a popular, public-facing resource for the AMC-one of the country's longest-operating conservation non-profits-and play a vital role in the club's mission: to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Hut employees support this mission by providing an unforgettable experience for all hut visitors, from crafting homemade meals, to presenting nightly naturalist programs. Working in a hut is an incredibly rewarding experience and we are now accepting applications to work during the Fall season!
All hut positions require excellent guest service skills, comfortability in a kitchen and food-service setting, backcountry familiarity, and a commitment to the AMC's mission. Employees are expected to continue the traditions of High Mountain Hospitality: providing all with good company, great food, clean and comfortable accommodation, and the opportunity to connect with the outdoors. You will be a member of a close-knit team that lives and works together for the duration of the season. This requires the whole crew to contribute to a positive, respectful, and inclusive community supported by open communication and effective group feedback discussions. Hut employees work 11 days on and 3 days off in rotation throughout a 14-day pay period. Daily assignments (such as cooking, hiking in/out supplies, regular cleaning and maintenance, and presenting educational programs) are shared and will be organized by the resident on-site senior staff.
What you'll be doing at AMC
  • Provide a positive hut experience for all day and overnight guests.
  • Share in the cooking, baking, and serving responsibilities for breakfast and dinner meals. Guest counts depend on hut placement and dates but can range from 36-90 guests nightly.
  • Hike food and supplies to/from the hut twice a week. Pack trails are between 1.5 and 5 miles long, and pack weights heading to the hut are on average 40-60 pounds and can reach 70-80 pounds at times.
  • Present educational programs for overnight guests.
  • Answer questions and give trail advice at the hut information desk.
  • Clean public spaces, sleeping quarters, and bathrooms daily.
  • Greet, register, and assist overnight guests.
  • Handle sales transactions of retail items and basic backcountry supplies; perform basic accounting of daily hut revenue.
  • Support in maintenance and monitoring of hut systems on a regular basis.
  • Participate in search and rescue operations as available/qualified

What AMC is looking for
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Professional cooking and food service experience is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to live and work closely within a small community of 4-10 coworkers.
    • The ability to communicate effectively and kindly is vital.
  • Committed to friendly, compassionate guest service; dedicated to connecting with visitors in a meaningful and pleasant manner.
  • Backcountry travel experience.
  • Comfort not having immediate access to the internet, cell coverage, and roadside amenities.
  • Knowledge of the White Mountains and/or Leave-No-Trace principles, desirable but not necessary.
  • Wilderness medical certification and CPR certification (Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, etc.), preferable.

What AMC Can Offer You
Salary range: $10 per hour, plus tips.
We are committed to fair 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 $75/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!

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role. No phone calls or agencies, please.
AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.
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

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