Fall Backcountry Hut Crew

Appalachian Mountain Club; Gorham (NH); On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dorm-style housing with meals

Tips included

AMC merchandise discount

Free AMC membership

4 free nights at AMC locations

Job summary

Appalachian Mountain Club is seeking team members for its White Mountain huts in Gorham, NH to deliver exceptional guest experiences during the Summer and Fall seasons. You will cook and serve meals, manage hut operations, and assist guests with information and safety while living in a small community.

The role includes housing options, tips, and a range of AMC member perks; previous backcountry cooking and guest service experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Professional cooking and food service experience preferred.
• Strong, kind communication skills and guest service mindset.
• Ability to live and work in a hut with a small team (4–10 coworkers).
• Backcountry travel experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive hut experience for all day and overnight guests.
• Share in cooking, baking, and serving breakfast and dinner for 36–90 guests nightly.
• Hike food and supplies to/from the hut twice a week (1.5–5 miles, 40–80 pounds).
• 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; monitor hut revenue.
• Support maintenance and monitoring of hut systems.
• Participate in search and rescue operations as available/qualified.

Skills

Cooking experience

Customer service

Communication

Backcountry travel

Job description

Job Location: White Mountain Huts - Gorham, NH 03581

Position Type: Seasonal | Hourly: $10.00 | Shift: Any | Job Category: New Hampshire AMC Backcountry Hut Crew

Overview

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 each 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 2026 Summer and Fall seasons!

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive hut experience for all day and overnight guests.
• Share in the cooking, baking, and serving responsibilities for breakfast and dinner meals, serving 36–90 guests nightly.
• Hike food and supplies to/from the hut twice a week; packs range 1.5–5 miles and 40–80 pounds.
• 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 maintenance and monitoring of hut systems.
• Participate in search and rescue operations as available/qualified.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Professional cooking and food service experience highly preferred.
• Ability to live and work closely within a small community of 4–10 coworkers.
• Strong and kind communication skills.
• Commitment to friendly, compassionate guest service.
• Backcountry travel experience.
• Comfortable with limited internet, cell coverage and roadside amenities.
• Knowledge of White Mountains and/or Leave‑No‑Trace principles desirable.
• Wilderness medical certification and CPR certification (e.g., Wilderness First Aid / First Responder) preferable.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $10.00 per hour, plus tips.

• Room & Board: Dorm‑style room for $75/week – meals included.
• Insurance: Available for positions >6 months or >30 hrs/week.
• Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) contribution.
• Paid Time Off: Earn up to 10 days per length of service.
• 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.

Other Policies

AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

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