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Gear Library & Lodging Operations Associate
Position Type - Part Time (20-24 hours/week)
Period – Seasonal (May 1st – October 31st)
About AMC
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. Founded in 1876, AMC’s mission is to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. AMC achieves this through outdoor experiences, education, and conservation across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Gear Library Coordinator supports gear lending and lodging operations at Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center. This role ensures that outdoor equipment is accessible, organized, and well maintained for AMC members, lodging guests, volunteers, and partner groups including AMC's Outdoor Journey Fund programming.
The Coordinator plays an important role in creating a welcoming and inclusive experience while helping reduce barriers to outdoor participation.
What You'll Be Doing At AMC
(80% Gear Lending – 20% Lodging Operations)
Gear Lending Operations
- Manage gear check-out and return for guests, members, and AMC groups
- Fit and distribute equipment based on user needs and experience levels
- Maintain reservation systems and track gear usage
Inventory and Maintenance
- Inspect, clean, and maintain gear to ensure safety and quality
- Track inventory and support regular audits
- Identify repair or replacement needs and coordinate with Gear Library team
- Perform minor gear repairs when needed and identify more involved repair/replacement needs and coordinate with gear library team
Guest Experience
- Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service
- Offer basic instruction on gear use and outdoor preparedness during the checkout process
- Support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment
- Ensure all guests have signed online gear rental waivers
Coordination and Support
- Communicate regularly with AMC’s Gear Library team to manage inventory and ensure high quality standards
- Work with Mohican hospitality staff to align gear needs with on-site needs
- Support volunteer-led trips and group programs with gear distribution
Lodging Operations
- Various accessible tasks required at the camp, as determined by the manager.
What AMC is Looking For
- Required
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Customer service or hospitality experience
- Interest in outdoor recreation
- Ability to lift and move gear up to 40 pounds
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Preferred
- Experience with outdoor equipment such as camping, hiking, paddling, or winter gear
- Familiarity with gear maintenance or repair
- Experience working with volunteers or community groups
- Interest in expanding access to the outdoors
- Work Environment
- Onsite role at Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center
- Combination of indoor and outdoor work in variable weather
- Active role requiring standing, lifting, and movement throughout the day
What AMC Can Offer You
Salary range: $17-$19/hour
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
- 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
- Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!
To Apply:
Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please.
AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.
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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