- Wages/Pay
- $18.00 / hour
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- Job Starts: Apr 01, 2024
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to protect the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Appalachian region, ongoing since 1876. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now be a part of the AMC team!
Start Date April 2024
The Maine Woods Initiative (MWI) is the AMC’s strategy for land conservation in the 100-Mile Wilderness. The Initiative is an innovative approach to conservation that combines outdoor recreation, resource protection, sustainable forestry and community partnerships. To date, AMC has purchased and permanently conserved 114,000 acres of forest land, created over 120 miles of recreational trails, opened three sporting camps to the public, established an FSC-certified sustainable forestry operation and developed a partnership with local Piscataquis County schools.
The Transportation Logistics Supervisor is responsible for helping in the delivery of guest services and maintenance at the three of AMC’s high quality, full service, facilities in the Moosehead Lake Region of Maine. The Transportation Logistics Supervisor lives on site as needed in quarters provided at the facility. This role supports the delivery of AMC activities, programs and facility services. The Transportation Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the quality, safety and efficiency of guest services with a specific focus on the total guest experience and necessary facility operations.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AT AMC
- Act as substitute supervisor and primary point of contact in emergency situations as needed
- Assist MWI Regional Lodge Manager in the development of short- and long-range plans and operating and capital budgets.
- Assist MWI Regional Lodge Manager in the development of marketing plans to promote MWI facilities and programs.
- Act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration.
- Provide friendly and attentive professional guest services.
- Maintain the neatness, operations, and safety of facility grounds, systems, buildings, guest areas and kitchen at all times.
- Operate and maintain off-grid heat and electrical systems; Implementing energy conservation and environmentally sound practices in daily operation
- Ensure smooth transitions between hosting seasons and shoulder seasons and facilitate proper closing and opening procedures at start and end of seasons.
- Assist lodges with daily tasks as needed
- All other job duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
WHAT AMC IS LOOKING FOR
- Exceptional customer service skills and outgoing friendly attitude.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to complete a diverse variety of work tasks and non-conventional work schedules
- Ability to hike, paddle, ski, snowshoe and instruct others in these activities as required
- Experience in facility management, hospitality services or related activities.
- Ability to perform work in a remote camp setting and travel safely in the backcountry in all
- weather conditions, carrying up to 50bs. of gear.
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain.
- Ability to use a computer to send and receive email and create Microsoft Word documents.
WHAT AMC CAN OFFER YOU
Salary range: $18.00 / hour
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: Onsite housing for $45/week – 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
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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!
Contact Info
- Leah Gross
- lgross@outdoors.org
- (401) 203-7261
- www.outdoors.org
Appalachian Mountain Club
We maintain trails, host overnight guests at lodges and shelters, conduct research, advocate for policy, lead trips for all ages and educate visitors about the natural world and how to conserve it.
- Location
- Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- Staff size
- 200-600
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Family housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Intermittent
