Contact Name: Ellie Pelletier
Company/Organization/Agency: Appalachian Mountain Club
Address: PO Box 298, Gorham, New Hampshire 03581 United States
Email Address: epelletier@outdoors.org
Contact Phone:
Job Title: White Mountain Professional Crew- Field Coordinator
Job Description: Title: White Mountain Professional Trail Crew – Field Coordinator
Location: Based at AMC’s Camp Dodge Trail Training Center near Gorham, NH with work in New Hampshire and Maine
Supervisor: White Mountain Trails Supervisor
Dates of Employment: Asap - October 22, 2021
Hiring Timeline: Beginning in January, applications are reviewed until the positions are filled with preference given to candidates who can meet the summer season schedule at a minimum. Fall applications are reviewed as positions become available. Please complete the online application (preferred) or submit a resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews by email.
Summary Description
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of America’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The AMC White Mountain Trail Crew, established in 1919, is one of the oldest professional trail crews in the United States. Focusing primarily on heavy reconstruction of hiking trails in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Western Maine, trail crews work to protect and restore natural resources and the environment through high quality trail work. The Field Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the crews working in the field as well as assisting in the planning of future trail projects. The 8- person crew is made up of conservation-minded and energetic people with diverse backgrounds. After training and early season trail clearing, crews of four to six people spend five days each week working on reconstruction projects. Crews pack in all tools, food, and equipment needed for camp and work. This position offers a unique opportunity to live in the backcountry of the White Mountains while working in remote sections alongside fellow crew members.
The crew is based at AMC's Camp Dodge Trails Center where housing is provided when the crew is not working in the woods. Food, tools, and group camping equipment are provided. Hours vary within a 40-hour work week.
The AMC is a member of the 21 Century Conservation Corps and is a proud partner of The Corps Network. The Corps Network is the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps. The AMC is one of 130 Corps across the country that provides young adults and veterans the opportunity to serve our country through projects on public lands and in rural and urban communities.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Assess trail conditions, and work with AMC Trails staff and land managers to identify priorities for trail crew projects
· Assist in the training of Crew Leaders on a variety of trail work techniques and best practices, as well as outdoor leadership and group management
· Communicate frequently with Crew Leaders to ensure that project goals are understood, appropriate tools are available, and site factors such as camping and water availability are taken into consideration
· Visit crews in the field to support crew leaders and ensure safety of the worksite and the quality of the trail work
· Foster an environment of constructive communication, and teamwork
· Emphasize safety as well as minimum-impact outdoor practices on trail projects and at crew campsites
· Share On-Call responsibilities and be ready to respond to emergencies in the field
· Assist with maintenance of tools, equipment and program facility as needed
· Ability to drive AMC passenger vehicles and pickup trucks
Qualifications
· Demonstrated trail work, outdoor leadership, volunteer management, and conservation experience
· Experience spending extended periods of time outdoors and in backcountry settings
· Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds
· Ability to set goals, prioritize tasks, assign roles to a group, assess needs and manage tasks simultaneously
· Strong self-motivation and communication skills
· Ability to carry heavy loads (50+ lbs.) for long distances
· Must be at least 21 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license and clear driving record (driving record check will be performed)
· Clear criminal background check (performed by AMC Human Resources Dept.)
Benefits
· Four weeks of training, including Wilderness First Aid
· Housing is available on the Camp Dodge Trails Training Center campus with meals for $45 per week
· AMC Membership
· 30% Staff discount on AMC retail products
· 4 Free Nights at AMC Huts, Lodges, and other facilities while employed
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.
The Appalachian Mountain Club values diversity, equity and inclusion. We are working to create a team that is representative of the student populations that we serve and thus welcome hardworking individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities.
AMC welcomes all 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 AMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. The 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!
Job Start Date: 7/10/2021
Application Deadline: 7/10/2021
Additional Information: Apply Here:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0069e8e9-aaba-4b74-ac6a-a6ccadb65927&ccId=1125625467_1842&jobId=359629&source=CC3&lang=en_US