Summary: The Adventure Guide is responsible for the delivery of all Highland Center programs and activities as well as other specialty programs at AMC destinations. The Adventure Guide will actively deliver programs at both the Highland Center as well as all other AMC destinations as assigned. The Adventure Guide will act as an interpretive and informational resource to guests at the Highland Center, providing high-quality customer service during non-program times. The Adventure Guide will report to the Adventure Programs Supervisor and work with fellow staff and volunteers to develop and implement high quality educational and recreational programs for guests and visitors. This is a seasonal position, 40 hours per week, available all seasons.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver outdoor and indoor education and/or recreation related programs in and around the Highland Center throughout the day, on topics ranging from natural and cultural history to backcountry safety and resource conservation.
- Lead outdoor programs, including but not limited to: ½ day to full day and overnight hikes in the area in all types of weather
- Deliver special programs, including but not limited to:
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- New member weekends and other themed weekends at the Highland Center.
- 50+ senior program weeks.
- Family Adventure Camps (full week and weekend).
- Holiday week premium programming during holiday vacation weeks.
- Programs at the Bretton Woods Resort.
- Deliver short informative presentations daily to guests at breakfast and dinner.
- Assist in developing and maintaining passive educational materials, including program manuals, on-site libraries and games, self guided activities, posters and displays.
- Act as an interpretive resource for guests, visitors, volunteers, and staff when on duty.
- Prepare and submit all program reports and assignments as instructed.
- Cross-train in order to support other departments at the Highland Center, including front desk staff.
- Perform all other duties within the AMC as assigned.
Employment Qualifications
- At least 2 years of related program leading experience, including solid backcountry skills and experience, and demonstrated ability to lead groups in the outdoors.
- Practical and academic background in environmental education, natural history, or recreation is required.
- Certification in Wilderness First Aid is required; WF Responder is preferred.
- Ability to develop and lead all programs at all AMC destinations is required.
- Physical ability to travel to all AMC destinations in all weather conditions is required, carrying loads of up to 40 pounds in a backpack, hiking on unimproved trails.
- Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
- Excellent guest service skills and a demonstrated commitment to AMC goals.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
To Reply
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Sara DeLucia, Adventure Programs Supervisor
Highland Center at Crawford Notch
Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH 03575
603-278-HIKE, ext 1003
email: sdelucia@outdoors.org or use our online application at www.outdoors.org/seasonal
The Appalachian Mountain Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.