Seasonal Croo - Cold River Camp

Seasonal Dates: June 12, 2026- August 24, 2026

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. 

Summary Description 

The 9-person Camp Croo is 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 about 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 of all cabins, bathrooms, communal spaces, and other buildings.
• Buildings and groundwork, including mowing, firewood stacking, trash removal, recycling, linen services, and assisting with small repairs
• 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 including the kitchen following local, state, and federal guidelines 
• Follow all instructions and support kitchen staff in preparing the daily meals
• Assist kitchen staff in preparing food when needed to include salad making, baking, and ingredient preparation for breakfast, dinner, and lunch table items 
• Interact with guests positively and inclusively.
• Contribute to the overall success of all camp operations as needed or assigned.
• Adhere to all AMC, state and federal Covid-19 protocols for food service and facility sanitation.

Hospitality/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 
• Follow instructions and support kitchen staff in preparing the daily meals.
• 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
• Exceptional customer service skills. Friendly, outgoing, and ability to engage with guests routinely
• Ability to be a team player within a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds in an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings required for a full 10 weeks
• First Aid certification, preferred but not necessary
• Prior food service or kitchen experience (not required but helpful)
• Outdoor experience and knowledge of the White Mountain area (not required but helpful)
• Physical ability to carry up to 40 pounds and walk, stand, sit, lift 25 pounds from floor to waist high and to perform all work responsibilities without assistance

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: Dorm-style room $75/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 
• 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 a cover letter. No phone calls 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.