Fill-in Croo - Cold River Camp

SEASONAL DATES: August 17th-August 24th

The Appalachian Mountain Club (www.outdoors.org) is the oldest conservation and recreation organization in the United States at almost 150 years old. The AMC mission is to foster the protection, enjoyment and understanding of the outdoors, with a focus on the mountains, forests, rivers, and trails from Maine to Virginia. The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, lodges, huts, and volunteer camps & cabins as well as its policies, and procedures.  

Cold River Camp (CRC) is a volunteer camp and cabin that has been operating for just over 105 years and is on the Maine/ New Hampshire border tucked away in peaceful Evans Notch. Cold River Camp is a full-service AMC facility offering individual cabin accommodation. White Mountain National Forrest (WMNF) rivers, ponds, back roads, and hiking trails surround Cold River Camp where guests launch daily adventures and outdoor exploration. Family-style meals are served in the lodge dining room for breakfast and dinner and a trail lunch is put out fresh each morning for guests to assemble their own lunches to their preference. Guests, who consist of individuals, couples, small friend groups, large and small families, stay for week-long sessions from late June through Labor Day.  

More information about Cold River camp can be found by visiting www.outdoors.org or www.amccoldrivercamp.org. 

The 9-person Camp Croo are the life blood of CRC and makes the guests stay possible, enjoyable, and memorable. They help clean and maintain buildings and grounds, serve breakfast and dinner meals for the 9-week guest session, and arrive a week early to train and learn everything CRC! The position runs from mid-June to late August. The schedule comprises split morning and evening shifts between 6:00am to 8:00pm with weekdays off. Croo is scheduled for approximately 45 hours per week with additional hours required at times. All staff are required to work Saturdays throughout the summer season.  

What You'll Be Doing At AMC

Housekeeping/ Custodial/Food Service  

• Housekeeping and daily upkeep/cleaning of all cabins, bathrooms, communal spaces, and other buildings. 

• Assist with groundwork, including mowing, firewood stacking, trash removal, recycling, and linen services.  

• Set up, serve, clean up breakfast and dinner meal services and trail lunch table 

• Set up, maintain, and breakdown cold and hot beverage stations throughout day 

• Clean and sanitize all food service and dining areas daily following local, state, and federal guidelines 

• Follow instructions and support kitchen staff in preparing the daily meals and assist in preparing food 

General 

•  Greet and assist campers when they arrive and throughout their stay 

• Interact with all guests positively and inclusively 

• Answer any questions and provide information about daily camp life, CRC, and/or AMC 

• Other duties as assigned by management which will contribute to the overall success of camp operations 

What AMC Is Looking For 

• Must be 18 years of age or older 

• Physical ability to carry up to 50 pounds and walk. Ability to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist high 

• Exceptional customer service skills. Friendly, outgoing, and ability to engage with guests routinely  

• Ability to be a team player working and living amongst a small crew within a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to work self-directed at times with an eye to detail 

• Excellent communication skills  

• Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and experiences

• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings, required for full 10 weeks 

• First Aid certification or higher, helpful but not required 

• Prior food service or kitchen experience, highly desirable 

What AMC Can Offer You 

Salary range: $10.00/hr 

We are committed to fair 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:  Cabin Dorm-style room and meals included 

• Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 32 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 encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application. 

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.