Join the Appalachian Mountain Club's New Hampshire Education department as a Coös County Senior Educator! You'll work as part of a team focused on creating science learning and outdoor recreation experiences for the students (k-12) of New Hampshire's northern most County. We are seeking candidates ready to share their passion for nature through patient, companionate, students-centered, and hands-on teaching. This is a full-time seasonal 10-month position, January 6th - November 14th 2025.

Summary

Through Guided Youth Outdoors (GYO) programs, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) offers an engaging slate of staff-led outdoor experiences for the youth, adults, and families, promoting the appreciation, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of natural resources. We provide people of all ages and backgrounds with the skills to enjoy the outdoors and an increased understanding of their connection to the natural world.

Through our partnership with the Tillotson Fund, AMC offers programming specific to the needs of the youths of Coös County, the largest and northernmost county in New Hampshire. Predominantly rural, Coös County stretches from the Canadian border down into the White Mountain National Forest. The demographics of this area vary greatly as you progress North up the Androscoggin and Connecticut River watersheds. While Coös is the largest New Hampshire county by land area, Coös has the smallest population of any county of the State. AMC’s Coös Program works to increase the educational and recreational opportunities available to youths across this region.

The Coös County Senior Educators are responsible, energetic individuals who are excited to share their knowledge and love of nature with Coös youths. They will primarily operate programs with public school students in Coös County, home-schooled students and other youth groups. Day and overnight programs are based in local schools and communities in Coös County, NH, as well as AMC facilities.

During the academic school year, the Coös County Senior Educator will predominantly plan and lead educational programs for the students of Coös County (grades k-12). These programs include school-based (60%) curriculum-centered science education programs and hiking focused field trip programs, based at AMC Huts and Lodges (40%). Field trip programs can range from 1-5 days and include overnights. Academic lessons on climate change, forest and watershed ecology, map and compass, sense of place, weather and climate, outdoor skills, community-building and team building are integrated and taught in a nature-centered hiking or schoolyard-based programs. The Coös Senior Educator is responsible for curriculum planning for these programs.

During the summer months, outside of the school year, Coös County Senior Educators primarily work with a co-leader to facilitate 3 to 6 day backcountry trips for Coös County teenagers aged 12 to 17. These multi-day, single- and multi-element outdoor experiences take place on public lands either in the backcountry or while base camping. Educators are responsible for delivering outdoors skills instruction in hiking, backpacking, and canoeing.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until two positions are filled.

For more information on the position, desired qualifications and to apply, visit the job posting here!

To apply please upload a resume and cover letter via online form.

Compensation Information

Pay rate: $18/hour

Benefits

Room & Board: Dorm-style room for $45/week – meals included, too!
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
Pro-deal discounts on equipment & gear and more!