White Mountain Trail Crew Lead

$21 per hour
Dates: April 7 (flexible) to August 15 or October 30

Our 2025 season is brimming with technical trail work in front-country and backcountry locations throughout region.  In 2025, the AMC will deploy 6 professional trail crews working on a variety of projects across northern New England, from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire to the North Woods of Maine and out to the Acadian coast. The 2025 field season will begin at AMC’s Noble View Outdoor Center for several weeks of intensive leadership and program training with staff from across the region. After a few weeks of pre-season projects, all staff relocate to their main season bases and remain there through November.

Each crew is comprised of a crew leader, an assistant crew leader, and 1-3 crew members depending on the needs of the individual projects. Crews work ten-hour days, and work four days on, three days off, Monday through Thursday, with rare exception. All travel time, hike time, mobilization and demobilization is paid. Crew Leaders may sometimes have additional responsibilities that take up to five hours per week, such as project reporting and logistics.  

Days off housing is provided at Camp Dodge, and includes wifi, coin-op laundry, prepared meals, abundant trail access, and commanding views of the Northern Presidentials.  A $45 per week paycheck deduction covers all employee food including days off if you stay on campus. A wide variety of food is available and all dietary restrictions can be accommodated.   

Seasonal Nonprofit

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Job Location

White Mountains, NH

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Job Description

Coordinate and support a crew of 4 trail crew members to ensure a safe working environment and quality trail work in the field 

Supervise the construction of trail structures like staircases, drainages, bridges, and retaining walls. 

Layout project work and continually check specifications using levels, measuring tape, chalk lines, etc… when needed. 

Safely and effectively use hand tools like pick mattocks, rock bars, hammers, loppers, saws, axes, and pulaskis. Train and supervise crew in use. 

Safely and effectively use power tools such as drills, drivers, reciprocating saws, and generators. Train and supervise crew in use. 

Safely and effectively use rigging equipment such as winches, cable, blocks, shackles, and slings. Train and supervise crew in use. 

Work in and be prepared for nearly all weather conditions including rain, heat, humidity and bluebird days. Ensure preparation of crew, prioritize safety of crew. 

Work in as low-impact a way as is possible. Revegetate impacted areas and worksites. 

Foster a spirit of cooperation, safety, teamwork, and responsible stewardship 

Plan menus, order food, and assist in the preparation of meals for the crew 

Serve as the primary responder/coordinator in the event of an emergency 

Communicate regularly with Trails Program staff to obtain feedback and suggestions 

Assist with maintenance of tools and equipment, and program facility as needed 

Ability to drive AMC passenger vehicles and pickup trucks 

Professionally represent the AMC to the public and cooperating agencies. Maintain a neat and professional appearance as much as is possible given the circumstances. 

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