Camp Caretaker

The RMC caretakers are the face of the RMC for visitors, welcoming and assisting guests, while ensuring proper maintenance and functioning of the camps. Two caretakers are hired for the summer, one for Gray Knob and one for Crag Camp. The rest of the year, one caretaker supervises all four RMC camps from Gray Knob. Fill-in and part-time caretakers are also hired to staff RMC camps while the RMC’s regular caretaker is taking days off. 

Responsibilities:
  • Welcoming and assisting guests
  • Collecting overnight fees
  • Routine camp maintenance and cleaning
  • Maintaining the operation of the camps’ composting toilets
  • Nightly inspections of the two other backcountry facilities (Perch and Log Cabin)
  • Packing up supplies and construction materials
  • Some light trail work
  • Basic repairs and other miscellaneous projects
Schedule

The caretakers generally work for 4 ten-hour days per week in the summer with 3 days off. They are on the mountain during work days, and sleep at the camp.

Required Experience
Applicants for the position should be familiar with the trails of the Northern Presidentials, have a reasonable amount of outdoors and backcountry experience and good interpersonal skills. First aid training is strongly encouraged, but is not a requirement. We look for enthusiastic, self-motivated and mature individuals.

Duration of position
Summer: Mid-May to the first week of September. Some scheduling flexibility is possible. 
Rest of year: September to May.
 
Compensation and Benefits

Caretakers receive $100 per night. 

How to apply

Please use the link to the form below. You will be asked to detail your experience and include a resume with at least 3 relevant references. Interviews take place in the Randolph area in person, or by phone or by Zoom. Please contact Camps Chair with questions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The RMC is a diverse organization, committed to equal opportunity in employment and program delivery. The RMC prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political affiliation and familial status.