Southern New England Trail Crew Member

Southern New England Trail Crew Member 

Dates: Summer: May 20th - August 15, Fall August 19th - Oct 24th 2024. Positions available for duration May to October as well as for shorter summer season. 

Ready to dive into epic outdoor adventures and make a positive impact on the environment? Look no further than the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) - the oldest conservation, education, and recreation organization in the USA! Our passion for the outdoors knows no bounds, and we want YOU to be a part of it. As an employee, you'll unlock access to exciting programs, policies, and procedures that empower you to make a real difference. Join the AMC team now and embark on the journey of a lifetime! 

AMC is home to the oldest paid trail crew in the country, founded in 1919. Our 2023 season is brimming with technical trail work in front-country and backcountry locations throughout the beautiful and historic region. We will field two Southern New England Trail Crews in 2024, each comprised of three crew members, one assistant crew lead, and one crew lead. 

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. 

2024’s work in Massachusetts includes several all-persons trail construction projects. Our Southern New England crews will be using a variety of machinery including excavators, skid steers, compactors, and power wheelbarrows to build 5-foot-wide surfaced trails that will provide all persons’ access to green spaces throughout the state. 

There is also a variety of more traditional trail crew work with hand tools, building structures and improving treadway on natural surfaced trails. 

Days off housing is provided at AMC's Noble View Facility in Russell, MA, and includes wifi, a kitchen facility, common areas, trail access, and fellowship with other AMC seasonal employees. 

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. 

What AMC is looking for: 

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old by start date, no exceptions. 

• Ability and desire to live and work outdoors for extended periods of time 

• Ability to work under varying weather conditions 

• Ability to carry heavy loads (50+ lbs.) for long distances over rugged terrain 

• Commitment to backcountry stewardship and Leave No Trace ethics 

• Commitment to professionalism 

• Good judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills 

• In order to drive, must have safe driving record and practices, subject to verification through a driver's license history check. 

• Leadership Experience 

• Trail Work experience and knowledge 

• Hand- and power-tool training and familiarity 

• Wilderness First Aid certification or higher 

What AMC Can Offer You 

Salary range:$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly, 40 hours/week 

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: Bunkhouse housing for FREE – subsidized meals 

• 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 

• 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 welcomes all qualified 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 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.