Assistant Manager

On the Maine-New Hampshire border near the Baldface Range in the White Mountain National Forest, Cold River Camp (full service) offers cabin accommodations near rivers, ponds, back roads, and many trails. Family-style meals are served in the lodge dining room to guests who stay for week long sessions from late June to Labor Day Weekend.  

The Assistant Manager assists the Managers and has overall responsibility for Cold River Camp (CRC). The Assistant Manager position reports to the Manager(s) and supervises an eight person crew. The Assistant Manager assumes the Manager(s) responsibilities in his/her absence.  

The Assistant Manager position is open in the summer from mid-June to August 30. The workweek is generally composed of shifts that run between 6:30 am and 9:30 pm with two days off per week in coordination with other staff.  

Private room and board is provided at no cost.  

Primary Responsibilities:   

• Supervise eight crew members in daily cleaning of cabins and camp buildings.  
• Oversee a small retail operation.  
• Fill in for the Managers as needed.  
• Answer the phone, check-in and assist guests.  
• Supervise the crew in serving meals.   

Qualifications & Experience:   

• Excellent customer service skills.  
• Supervisory experience.  
• Attention to detail, able to be flexible and make quick decisions.  
• Ability to address large groups.  
• Outdoor experience, desirable.  
• First Aid certification, preferred.  

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.  

To Apply: Please include your resume and a cover letter when applying. No phone calls, please.   

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.   

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