Hut Keeper

Sequoia Parks Conservancy is currently seeking a reliable, professional, and conscientious person to join our seasonal team as a Pear Lake Winter Hut Keeper (PLWH). The PLWH Keeper manages the day-to-day operations of the Pear Lake Winter Hut.

This position is physically demanding.  PLWH Keepers must be able to ski or snowshoe 7 miles on backcountry ski routes, in both favorable and inclement weather conditions, in under 8 hours. They must also be able to carry a loaded backpack on backcountry ski routes and move heavy inventory.

This position works primarily in winter conditions.

Starting Salary: $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Up to 24 paid Sick Leave hours during the season

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Seasonal employees receive 1.5x hourly wage when scheduled to work on an SPC-observed holiday.

Job Types:

• Full-time, Seasonal

• Part-time, Seasonal

Potential Earnings Range: $17.75 - $26.25 per hour

Shift:

• The full season is expected to be from mid-December 2024 through the end of April 2025

Requirements: 

• Minimum availability December 14, 2024, through April 30, 2025, to be eligible for hire

• Must have valid Wilderness First Responder and AIARE1 certifications, 

• Must be an advanced backcountry skier or snowshoer

• Must be able to travel with a fully loaded backpack

• Must have experience in overnight winter camping

• Must have your own backcountry ski and travel gear

• Must be willing to live inside the park at the Pear Lake Winter Hut, often sharing with approved visitors during on-duty hours 

• Must be able to work in a physically demanding NON-ADA compliant job site

• Must be in excellent physical condition and health status