Lodge Caretaker

• Position Title: Lodge Caretaker
• Location: Greenville, Maine
• Dates: March 17, 2025- May 31, 2025 (Seasonal) 

Ready to dive into epic outdoor adventures and make a positive impact on the environment? Look no further than the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) - the oldest conservation, education, and recreation organization in the USA! Our passion for the outdoors knows no bounds, and we want YOU to be a part of it. As an employee, you'll unlock access to exciting programs, policies, and procedures that empower you to make a real difference. Join the AMC team now and embark on the journey of a lifetime. Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. AMC is dedicated to protecting, enjoying, and understanding the outdoors. We envision a world where being outdoors is an integral part of people’s lives; where our natural resources are healthy, loved, and protected. Working in America’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, AMC values respect for all people and nature, lifelong engagement with the outdoors, prepared leadership, intrinsic worth of the outdoors, and fun.

Beyond Maine’s bustling seaports and crowded resort towns lies an untarnished wilderness full of mountain landscapes. Nestled here, in the 100 Mile Wilderness, sit three off the grid Wilderness Lodges owned and operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club. In between busy seasons servicing guests, the shoulder seasons provide crucial opportunities for updates, projects, and preparation for hosting. Facilities upkeep and monitoring are also required through these closed months. If you’re interested in the opportunity to work independently in a dynamic position, please consider joining our team!

What you’ll be doing at AMC

• Monitor the power grid and generator systems to ensure there are no power interruptions
• Conduct daily inspection to ensure facilities are maintained
• Assist with trail work in coordination with Trails Team as needed
• Assist in shoulder season projects as instructed
• Preform housekeeping of all cabins, bathrooms, and communal spaces, including deep clean projects and organization
• Engage in daily communication with Lodging & Hospitality Department Staff for safety and wellness checks
• Assist with groundwork, including but not limited to snow removal, firewood stacking, splitting kindling, and solar array clearing
• Implement energy conservation and environmentally sound practices daily
• Monitor AMC equipment to ensure safe operation including but not limited to: RTVS, snowmobiles, tractor, and kitchen equipment

What AMC is looking for:

• 18 years and older.
• Enthusiasm for living communally.
• Past experience in camp operations, hospitality and/or outdoor work is preferred.
• Exceptional public service skills and a commitment to the mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Prior food service experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Success in performing a wide range of assigned tasks.
• Must be a team player, detail oriented, well organized, highly flexible, adaptable, and resourceful.
• Able to operate standard office computers and machines.
• Able to learn to use and safely operate standard maintenance equipment.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds at the Lodge and in the backcountry.
• Able to live and travel safely in the backcountry in all weather conditions.

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary: $14.75 p/hr

We are committed to equitable 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 FREE – 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 include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please.

AMC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply, and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals from racially and/or ethnically diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals who experience intersectionality with one or more of these identities.

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