Trail Crew Member (NH/ME)
Appalachian Mountain Club (Private) | https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs#
Details
Application Deadline:
06/15/2025
Published:
04/23/2025
Starting Date:
between 5/19/2025 and 6/16/2025
Ending Date:
between 8/15/2025 and 10/31/2025
Hours per Week:
40
Salary:
$17 to $18 per hour
Education Required:
none
Experience Required:
none
Location:
Gorham, New Hampshire
Description
This year, the field seasons are: Summer: May 19 – Mid August, Fall: Mid August - Oct 31, 2025. Interviews for Summer season are typically January-May and interviews for Fall season are July-August. Dates will be discussed during the interview process.
AMC’s White Mountain Trail Crew is the oldest paid trail crew in the country, founded in 1919. Our 2025 season is brimming with technical trail work in front-country and backcountry locations throughout region. Six crews, each comprised of 1-3 crew members, one assistant crew lead, and one crew lead will be deployed in 2025. Crews work ten-hour days, and work four days on, three days off, Monday through Thursday, with rare exception. All travel time, hike time, mobilization and demobilization is paid.
2025’s work includes several large-scale projects on iconic trails like Old Bridle Path, Falling Waters, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, and the Mahoosuc section of the Appalachian Trail. At Rumney Rocks and Jockey Cap climbing areas, we will build belay pads and steps with dimensional lumber. Another crew will be working on the Bald Mountain trail in Rangely, Maine. Projects range in duration from five to twelve weeks. On all of these projects, there are ample opportunities to master and learn trail work techniques in a variety of settings with a variety of tools. Many projects will include backcountry camping during work weeks.
Days off housing is provided at Camp Dodge, and includes wifi, coin-op laundry, prepared meals, abundant trail access, and commanding views of the Northern Presidentials. A $45 per week paycheck deduction covers all employee food including days off if you stay on campus. A wide variety of food is available and all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Training opportunities can include axe and crosscut use and maintenance, chainsaw use and maintenance, Wilderness First Aid, rigging, drilling and splitting rock, heavy equipment operation, and more.
What You'll Be Doing At AMC
What You'll Be Doing At AMC
- Participate in all aspects of the construction of trail structures like staircases, drainages, bridges, and retaining walls.
- Safely and effectively use machinery including power wheelbarrows and plate compactors.
- Safely and effectively use hand tools like pick mattocks, rock bars, hammers, loppers, saws, axes, and pulaskis.
- Safely and effectively use power tools such as drills, drivers, reciprocating saws, and generators.
- Safely and effectively use rigging equipment such as winches, cable, blocks, shackles, and slings.
- Hike to and from project sites over rugged backcountry terrain, carrying tools and equipment.
- Work in and be prepared for nearly all weather conditions including rain, heat, humidity and bluebird days.
- Work in as low-impact a way as is possible. Revegetate impacted areas and worksites.
- Assist with backcountry camp chores; cooking, cleaning, proper food storage, etc.
- Whenever possible, contribute to the crew with a positive mental attitude.
- Professionally represent the AMC to the public and cooperating agencies. Maintain a neat and professional appearance as much as is possible given the circumstances.
Contact
Ellie Pelletier
contact via the web posting is preferred (see Details section)