Backcountry Caretaker

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Organization

Green Mountain Club

Job Posted

January 3, 2023

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Contact Name

Nigel Bates

Contact Email

nbates@greenmountainclub.org

Location

Waterbury Center, VT
United States
Green Mountain Club Backcountry Caretakers are multi-talented stewards of Vermont's Long Trail system! Caretakers live on-trail four nights a week, stationed at Long Trail overnight campsites. As a Caretaker, your duties are divided between trail maintenance and hiker education. Caretakers are NOT rangers; you'll employ friendly education and stewardship techniques at the Green Mountains' most popular hiking areas in order to encourage safe, low-impact hiking practices and to protect the trail.

Summary

Green Mountain Club Backcountry Caretakers are multi-talented stewards of Vermont's Long Trail system! Caretakers live on-trail four nights a week, stationed at Long Trail overnight campsites. As a Caretaker, your duties are divided between trail maintenance and hiker education. Caretakers are NOT rangers; you'll employ friendly education and stewardship techniques at the Green Mountains' most popular hiking areas in order to encourage safe, low-impact hiking practices and to protect the trail.

For a full position description and to apply, please visit our website linked below.

https://grnh.se/630cc5ed6us

Compensation Information

2023 Position Dates:
Commitment to full season preferred.
Full Season: May 31 - October 13
Summer: May 31 - August 11
Fall: August 7 - October 13

Schedule: Five days per week, typically including weekends. Camping on-site required four nights per week. Regular weekly schedule assigned at start of season.
Compensation: $600/week plus housing.
Benefits: Housing provided, Wilderness First Aid class included with training, Retirement (403b) matching, eligible for pro deal gear discounts.