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Grand Teton Climbers' Ranch Off-Season Caretaker

American Alpine Club
Full-time
On-site
Moose, WY, USA
$25 - $30 USD hourly
Reports To: Lodging Director

Classification: Contractor

Location: Moose, WY

Salary Range: $25 - $30 per hour

Duration: December 15 - May 15


The AAC wishes to maintain oversight on lodging facilities when they are not staffed and open to the public. The Caretaker role will encompass routine checks on the named property for snow removal, inspecting and monitoring the structural integrity of buildings, roofs, and any exposed utilities, the cleanliness of spaces from natural and other debris, and provide security to prevent illegal use of the property (e.g. camping). The Caretaker will also be available to the National Park Service (“NPS”) in the event of an emergency.


The Grand Teton Climbers’ Ranch is located 20 miles from Jackson and inside Grand Teton National Park. The Climbers' Ranch offers the most affordable and accessible lodging for climbers visiting the Grand Teton National Park and is open June - September. During the winter months it is necessary to park at Bradley Taggart Trailhead and ski into the facility (snowmobiles may be permitted, but must first be approved by the National Park Service).


Duties:  Under this agreement, the Caretaker will perform the following duties for, and on behalf of, the AAC, under the direction of the Lodging Director. All services to be performed shall be done in a timely and professional manner in accordance with this Agreement and all applicable laws and regulations. Such services include, without limitation:

  1. Twice monthly inspections of the GTCR which include:
    1. Regular maintenance for snow removal (this may necessitate more visitation during times of heavy snowfall).
    2. A thorough walk-through of the property, inspecting the exteriors of all buildings.
    3. Removing any natural or debris caused by storms, winds, etc. 
    4. When necessary, inspection of interior spaces if a particular concern warrants such.
    5. Minor maintenance (filling bird holes, replacing door hinges, etc.).
    6. Routinely ensuring no illegal camping or other use of the property is occurring.

  1. Hours are estimated at 16 hours of work per month; additional hours must be pre-approved but may be necessary during times of heavy snowfall.
  2. Providing feedback to AAC Lodging Director for local needs or property concerns.
  3. Being available for additional maintenance and projects outside the scope of this contract, to be compensated on an hourly basis.  
  4. Have the physical ability to shovel heavy snow for extended periods.
  5. Have the means to ski into the Ranch. Snowmobiles are optional but must be approved by the NPS.
  6. Preferred: have at least one additional contractor/employee to partner during times of heavy snowfall.

How to Apply

All who love the AAC mission are encouraged to apply, including people of color, Black, Indigenous, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Please apply online. Questions? Contact the Lodging Director, Allyssa Burnley, at aburnley@americanalpineclub.org.

The AAC is an equal opportunity employer. Your gender, religion, sex life, skin color, first language, and size and ability of your body do not factor into employment decisions here. Neither do your friends in high places. If you love our mission and are good at what you do, come as you are.


About the AAC

Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club (AAC) envisions a united community of competent climbers and healthy climbing landscapes. For more than a century, the AAC has built relationships with conservation-minded organizations and government agencies, funded and documented some of the world’s most significant climbs—including historic expeditions to K2 (1939 and ‘53), the first ascent of Hidden Peak (’58), the first American summit of Mount Everest (‘63), and Antarctica’s Mount Vinson (‘66)—and connected climbers from a variety of backgrounds. Founding members include many early female climbers and suffragists, like Annie Peck and Fanny Bullock Workman. For over 100 years, climbers have come together and found their place at the AAC. Today, the AAC has before it the opportunity to push the needle and reimagine what community means among climbers. Banding together as a collective of patient, collaborative, problem-solving climbers, we’re up for the challenge.

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