Operations & Facilities Assistant - Fall 2019 thru Spring 2020

Beyond Maine’s bustling seaports and crowded winter resort towns lies an untarnished wilderness full of mountain landscapes that transform into a winter wonderland. Discover dramatic snow-capped mountains, frozen rivers, and the majestic North Maine Woods along miles of interconnected groomed cross-country ski trails. Enjoy on average more than 80-inches of snow each winter and living and working in a location only accessible by skis or snowmobiles. If this sounds like a destination that you’d like to live and work in, then consider joining our team as an Operations & Facilities Assistant!  

The Operations & Facilities Assistant is multi-season opportunity, with full-time hours.  

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plowing/Shoveling 


• Grooming 


• Emergency ski trail work 


• Minor power system maintenance 


• Snowmobile transporting 


• Distributing and stacking firewood 


• Operating our heating systems


• Thawing out frozen water lines, gas lines, or sewage lines


• Chainsawing  


• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications and experience:

• Enthusiasm for living in and sharing a wilderness environment is a must! 


• Hardworking


• An outgoing, friendly attitude


• Carpentry and maintenance experience or equivalent relevant education


• Proven experience or willingness to learn how to operate equipment successfully and safely, including but not limited to snowmobiles, RTVs, wheeled loaders, tractors, track dumps, plow trucks, chainsaws, power hand tools, etc.   


• Physical ability to travel safely in the backcountry to all AMC worksites in all weather conditions carrying up to 40 pounds of gear


• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain appropriate license(s) in Maine


• Wilderness First Aid Certification required (AMC can provide/help schedule at start of employment)


• Ability to use a computer to send and receive emails and use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) for communicating and planning   

To Apply:

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. 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.

AMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies and procedures. Our goal is to be a community that is comfortable, inviting and accessible for people of any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Join us!