Live and Work Outdoors as Seasonal Camp Crew Supporting Crews and Facilities from Camp Dodge

This year, the Camp Dodge season is August 10th – October 23rd, 2026

Come live and work in the heart of White Mountains National Forest! 

Join nearly a hundred years of history at Camp Dodge – operational in some capacity since 1935, it has served as a base for gear testing, WWII conscientious objectors, and conservation corps. Nestled in Pinkham Notch, you get breathtaking views of the Northern Presidential Range and incredible access to hiking, biking, swimming, and more.  

After nearly four decades of AMC use, renovations in 2020 transitioned the facility from a volunteer center into the North Country trails operations hub. The facility expanded to have new staff housing, an updated kitchen and bathhouses, a new workshop, and a large pavilion for trails training and community meals. It serves as basecamp for the AMC’s professional trail crews, AmeriCorps crews, volunteer programs, backcountry caretakers, research interns, and some Forest Service employees.  

As Camp Crew you would be expected to support the Head Cooks in serving meals, preparing trail lunches, and daily cleaning and maintenance. Our aim is to support the crews during the work week and on their days off with exciting, nourishing meals and provide them with clean, comfortable housing. The work week is ten-hour days - four days on, three days off.  Days off may not all be subsequent. A $75 per week paycheck deduction covers all employee food and housing for days on and off. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. 

 
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AT AMC 

• Kitchen Operations and Meal Preparation: Actively participate in creating a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times. Independently follow a daily task list including essential food preparation for daily meals, dishwashing, and meal set up and clean up.  

• Groundwork and Facility Maintenance: Perform cleaning, landscaping, and other hands-on tasks to keep the camp running smoothly. These tasks range from planting and maintaining the garden, weed whacking, mowing, compost work, and daily facility cleaning.  

• Minor facility repair and maintenance as needed. 

• Community Collaboration: Work closely with Head Cooks and Crew to maintain a safe and fun environment. Actively promote AMC programs and encourage membership to support AMC’s conservation and public service efforts. 

WHAT AMC IS LOOKING FOR 

Physical Abilities 

• Comfortable working in and around a standard commercial kitchen with exposure to cleaning products.  

• Capability to lift up to 60 pounds from waist to head height or from floor to waist height.  

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for up to 12 hours at a time. 

• Ability to work in a camp setting in all weather conditions. 

 Personal Attributes: 

• Flexibility to regularly work weekends, holidays, and evenings as part of the camp’s schedule. Working as early as 4:30AM and as late as 8PM is required. Some workdays may be split into early morning and evening shifts. 

• A positive attitude and commitment to fostering community and doing good work.  

• Ability to openly and effectively communicate. Camp Dodge is a small community of people who live and work together for the duration of the season which requires every individual to have a positive, respective attitude and be community minded. Comfort with giving and receiving feedback is important.  

 Skills and Past Experience: 

• Experience in camp operations, hospitality, and/or outdoor work is preferred.  

• Previous food service or kitchen experience is preferred. 

• Ability to follow instructions and succeed in performing a wide range of assigned tasks. 

• Familiarity with facility maintenance and repair is desirable.  

 WHAT AMC CAN OFFER YOU 

Salary range: $16.00-$17.00/hr 

We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.   

Benefits   

• Room & Board:  Bunkhouse housing for $75/week– meals included    

• Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 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 (blackout dates apply) 

• Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!