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Base Camp Snowmass

Line Cook

Snowmass Village, CO

$20 - $27/hr

Training & development Base Camp Bar & Grill is hiring line cooks for the summer season in Snowmass. Were looking for reliable, fast-moving kitchen team members who can handle a busy line, prepare ...

Base Camp Snowmass

Bartender

Snowmass Village, CO

$12.14/hr

Training & development Base Camp Bar & Grill sits right at the base of Snowmass Mountain, serving up fast-paced summer days, packed patios, cold drinks, and the kind of mountain-town energy guests ...

Tamarack Resort

Base Camp Attendant

Donnelly, ID · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

SUMMARY We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Base Camp Attendant to join our team. In this role, you will provide a safe and engaging environment for youth, facilitating activities and ensuring ...

tamarackresort

Base Camp Attendant

Donnelly, ID · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

SUMMARY We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Base Camp Attendant to join our team. In this role, you will provide a safe and engaging environment for youth, facilitating activities and ensuring ...

Tamarack Resort

Base Camp Attendant

Donnelly, ID · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

SUMMARY We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Base Camp Attendant to join our team. In this role, you will provide a safe and engaging environment for youth, facilitating activities and ensuring ...

Tamarack Resort

Base Camp Attendant

Donnelly, ID · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

SUMMARY We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Base Camp Attendant to join our team. In this role, you will provide a safe and engaging environment for youth, facilitating activities and ensuring ...

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How much do base camp jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for base camp in the United States is $14.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Base Camp Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Base Camp Manager, you need strong organizational skills, experience in logistics, and often a background in outdoor leadership or hospitality management. Familiarity with inventory management systems, satellite communication devices, and emergency response protocols is typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, team leadership, and clear communication are essential soft skills for success in this role. These competencies ensure efficient camp operations, safety, and a positive experience for all camp participants in challenging environments.

What are Base Camp jobs?

Base Camp jobs typically refer to roles involved in supporting expedition teams or outdoor adventure groups at their main staging area, called 'base camp.' These jobs can include logistics coordinators, cooks, medical staff, guides, and equipment managers. Their primary responsibilities often involve ensuring the safety, organization, and well-being of the team before and after expeditions. Base camp staff play a crucial role in preparing supplies, managing communications, and providing essential services in remote or challenging environments.

What are some common challenges faced by team members working at a base camp in outdoor or expedition settings?

Team members at a base camp often encounter challenges related to remote locations, such as unpredictable weather, limited resources, and the need for strong communication among diverse teams. Adapting to a dynamic environment and handling logistical tasks—like coordinating supplies and supporting expedition teams—are key aspects of the role. Successful base camp staff are typically flexible, resourceful, and comfortable working in close quarters with others during extended periods in the field.

What is the difference between Base Camp vs Project Coordinator?

AspectBase CampProject Coordinator
Required CredentialsExperience in construction or project management, certifications like OSHA or PMP beneficialRelevant degree (e.g., Business, Management), certifications like CAPM or PMP advantageous
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor environments, or project officesOffice settings, client meetings, and project planning environments
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, engineering, and infrastructure industriesVarious industries including construction, IT, and event planning
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in construction project managementLearning about project management roles and responsibilities

Base Camp typically refers to a physical location or site setup in construction or outdoor projects, focusing on on-site management. Project Coordinators generally work in office environments, coordinating project activities across industries. While both roles involve project oversight, Base Camp emphasizes on-site operations, whereas Project Coordinators handle planning and communication tasks in an office setting.

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Infographic showing various Base Camp job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 52% Full Time, 32% Part Time, and 16% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,158 per year, or $15 per hour.
Base Camp Manager

Base Camp Manager

American Conservation Experience

Sacramento, CA

$19 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities that harness the idealism and energy of a volunteer labor force to help restore America's public lands. ACE has a national reputation for providing exceptional training and support to enable young adult crews to safely and economically implement technically complex and physically demanding conservation projects for the US Forest Service, BLM, National Park Service, USFWS and numerous state and local land management partners.
Job Title: Base Camp Manager
Location: This position is based out of Sacramento, CA and stationed in the Tahoe National Forest. This is an on-site position.
Department/Division: CREW, Pacific West
Status: Seasonal, Full-Time, Hourly
Reports To: Program Manager, Sacramento
Schedule/Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Monday - Friday) with some adjustment expected to accommodate specific projects and program needs. Some evening and weekend hours may be occasionally required.
Travel: 100% travel is required. This position is stationed at a backcountry camp location for up to three weeks at a time.
Start Date: 6/14/2026
Position Summary:
The Base Camp Manager will be responsible for the management of the backcountry basecamp for a 12 person trail crew working on the Tevis Cup Trail in the Tahoe National Forest. The incumbent will manage the camp kitchen, including meal planning and preparation, as well as other aspects of the basecamp facility. The incumbent will be responsible for planning provisions, and collaborating with project partners to ensure provisions and other supplies arrive at base camp in a timely manner. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring backcountry health and safety standards at camp, including bear-safe food storage and Leave No Trace principles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage base camp for a 12 person crew in a backcountry setting
  • Manage camp kitchen, water filtration, and camp hygiene station
  • Plan nutritious meals that meet dietary restrictions and requirements of crew
  • Plan for food provisions and other necessary base camp supplies
  • Prepare breakfast and dinner for a 12 person crew in a backcountry setting
  • Ensure cleanliness of campsite and bear-safe food and waste disposal at base camp
  • Foster a culture and environment that positions ACE for success and ensures that ACE is the program of choice for partners, members and staff.
  • Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by ACE.

Required Experience and Qualifications:
  • BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience backcountry camping
  • Experience coordinating food plans for a group of people
  • Experience with Leave No Trace Principles
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Commitment to ACE's mission of public service through young adult development and volunteerism.
  • Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • A deep and continuing interest in the welfare and professional development of ACE participants.
  • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Other Requirements:
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.
  • Proficient in English.
  • Ability to pass a federal criminal background check.
  • Willing to abide by ACE Policy and Federal Drug Free workplace policies and laws. ACE reserves the right to drug test at any time.
Physical Demands, Work Environmental and Working Conditions:
  • Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking/hiking, carrying, having full function of arms and legs. There is frequent travel to field sites via four wheel drive vehicles, fixed wing aircraft, and/or boats. Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talks and hears. Manual dexterity required for use of hand and power tools, computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch. Ability to hike over rough terrain, and camp overnight under field conditions
  • Vision Requirements: Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
  • Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 25 lbs., occasionally moves up to 75 pounds.
  • Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Indoor air quality is good and the temperature is controlled. Field sites involve exposure to adverse weather, i.e., rain, snow, wind, cold and/or heat, with outdoor Air Quality Index numbers occasionally and possibly exceeding 200.
  • Noise Environment: Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic. At field sites, may involve loud equipment like chainsaws, brushcutters, augers, and gas- powered pumps
  • Travel: This position requires domestic travel.
Compensation: $19-$21/hr DOE
Medical/Health Benefits: ACE offers competitive medical and ancillary plans (health, mental health, dental, vision and other supplemental benefits). ACE Staff members are also eligible to participate in ACE's 403b retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
Additional Benefits:
Outdoor Perks - As an ACE staff member, you will be eligible to receive pro deals which include deep discounts on outdoor gear providing 30 - 50% off retail prices on 100’s of established outdoor gear brands.
Trainings and Certifications - Base Camp Manager may receive industry recognized certifications provided by ACE including: Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - equivalent cost of $280 and is a two-year certificate with recertification options.
Phone Provided or Reimbursement Option: You have the option to select one of the following options: ACE work phone device/number provided or monthly phone reimbursement for personal device/number use.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, one-page cover letter and contact for three professional/academic references to the application link. Qualified applicants will be contacted by email to arrange an interview. Applicants must follow all application instructions in order to be considered for this opportunity. This position may close at any time.
If you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!
ACE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information when you are hired to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Employment or Service with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee, member, or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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