Maine Appalachian Trail Club

May to October, 2012 -  Employment Opportunities:

Caretakers & Ridgerunners on the Appalachian Trail in Maine

The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is a volunteer, non-profit organization.

We manage, maintain and protect the Appalachian Trail (AT) in Maine.

Caretaker / Ridgerunner Job Description:

• Located at Piazza Rock (Saddleback Mt.), Horns Pond (Bigelow Range) and Gulf Hagas
• Meet, greet, register and provide information to hikers on the Appalachian Trail
• Impart Leave No Trace information on backcountry practices on where to camp, how to protect water sources, water treatment, dish washing, fire regulations, etc.
• Manage high use camping sites on the AT 
• Deliver educational presentations at campsites to hiking groups
• Maintain a composting privy system (Horns Pond site) 
• Ridge run, hike north and south on overnight trips to patrol other areas

Requirements:

• Experience in teaching Leave No Trace knowledge, skills and ethics
• Extensive long distance backpacking experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Good physical condition – able to hike with a 40 lb. backpack
• Desire to live and work outside and alone
• Reliable transportation and own arrangements for days-off housing

Dates:  Piazza Rock Caretaker: May 18 – September 22; Horns Pond Caretaker: May 18 – October 13. Gulf Hagas Ridgerunner: May 18 – October 15. Work schedule may be 10 days on/4 days off.  All positions work on weekends and holidays, days off are mid-week.

Pay:  Starting salary $12.50/hour. Backpacking/camping gear is provided for the season.

To Apply:  Email a letter, resume and references to Bill Millis at wemillis@gmail.com. Preference will be given to applications received by January 15, 2012.