Caretaker - Huts

Appalachian Mountain Club; Gorham (NH); On-site; USD 13,354 - 19,019; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dorm‑style room with meals included

Insurance for longer roles

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

AMC merchandise discount

Free AMC membership

Free nights at AMC locations

ProDeals on gear

Job summary

Appalachian Mountain Club seeks staff for the White Mountain Huts in Gorham, NH. Seasonal positions involve living on-site with basic facilities and a strong emphasis on guest service in backcountry settings.

You will record weather, provide trail advice, maintain hut systems, and assist with safety and daily operations. Winter travel experience and WFA/WFR are required; travel in harsh conditions is common.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation and solid backcountry skills.
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate responsibility and reliability.
• WFA/WFR certification required.
• Experience and comfort with winter/snow travel for some positions.
• Ability to travel alone in the backcountry in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Record daily precipitation statistics and post the weather report.
• Provide backcountry information and trail advice for guests.
• Maintain a clean hut facility with no running water.
• Maintain hut systems per Operations Manual and USFS rules.
• Welcome guests and orient them to the space.
• Build and tend a fire in the wood stove.
• Schedule kitchen use for guests.
• Sell merchandise and AMC memberships.
• Complete daily hut finances and activity reports.
• Be available for guests on weekends/holidays.
• Shovel snow and clear ice from paths and exits.
• Inventory food, supplies and merchandise.
• Support Search and Rescue efforts as trained.

Skills

Customer service

Backcountry skills

Winter travel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: White Mountain Huts - Gorham, NH 03581
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $11.75 - $11.75 Hourly
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: New Hampshire
Seasonal Dates: October 22nd, 2026 - May 31st, 2027

About the Appalachian Mountain Club

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest conservation, education and recreation organization in the United States. The club promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Appalachian region and encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities.

What You’ll Be Doing at AMC

• 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 merchandise items and AMC memberships to support the 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

Qualifications

• Caretakers must have a strong customer service orientation and solid backcountry skills, as well as a commitment to AMC’s recreation, education, and conservation goals
• Self‑motivated and able to demonstrate responsibility and reliability without daily supervision
• Prior AMC backcountry employment or closely related experience is preferred
• Backcountry medical training (WFA, WFR) is required
• Experience and comfort with winter/snow travel (ski, snowshoe, winter hiking) are necessary for some positions
• All positions require the ability to travel alone in the backcountry in a variety of weather throughout the season
• Caretakers must be physically and mentally able to endure and enjoy solitude and extreme weather conditions

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary range: $11.75 per hour. Our compensation philosophy rewards and recognizes employees as they grow within the organization. The final offer will be based on experience, education, skills and geographic differential and will be discussed during the interview.

Benefits

• Room & Board: Dorm‑style room $75 per week – meals included
• 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

To Apply

Please include a resume and letter of interest. 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.

EEO Statement

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 that serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.