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Gunks Campground Caretaker

American Alpine Club

Gardiner, NY | Full Time

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Gunks Campground Caretaker

$37k-48k (estimate)

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American Alpine Club is Hiring a Gunks Campground Caretaker Near Gardiner, NY

Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground Caretaker
at The American Alpine Club

Reports To: Gunks Campground Manager and AAC Lodging Director
Classification: Individual Contributor
Location: Gardiner, NY
FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $18-23 per hour, DOE
20-40 hours per week (negotiable) seasonal,
April 5 - November 15, 2022

Deadline to Apply March 14, 2022

Caretaker Job Summary
The Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground Caretaker is responsible
for supporting the Manager in the daily maintenance and groundskeeping of the
Club’s Gunks Campground.

The campground is located on the border of New Paltz and Gardiner, NY, and just a
20-minute walk to nearby cliffs. This position is a seasonal part-time or full-time
position from approximately April 5 through November 15. The Caretaker may
camp for the season onsite, or would have nearby accommodations. The Caretaker
is expected to function in support of and at the direction of the Gunks Manager, the
AAC Lodging Director, and the Mohonk Preserve Stewardship Director. Weekend
work is expected, days off will occur mid-week.

As the Caretaker, you will:

Maintenance and Housekeeping
Maintain the lawn and general landscaping, alongside the Manager

Maintain the Clivus system through standard servicing
Monitor campground conditions and note needed repairs

Maintain firewood supply (split, stack, organize) and restock communal

firepit woodshed as needed

Keep the campground free of trash and other debris
Monitor the plumbing systems and electrical systems for issues
Clean the shower-house, cabins, and bathrooms regularly, alongside the

Manager

Execute repairs and maintenance, including minor plumbing issues,

winterization of the campground, replacing light fixtures, fixing
groundskeeping equipment, etc.

Maintain strong working relationship with the Mohonk Preserve stewardship

staff, who help execute larger maintenance projects

Guest Services & Public Relations:
Provide campground information to guests

Collect fees
Have adept understanding of reservation system
Support the Manager as needed
Maintain a positive working relationship with the Mohonk Preserve and

campground neighbors

Assist with the planning and execution of events held at the campground

Other duties
Promote and sell merchandise

Additional duties as assigned by the Manager and Lodging Director and that

are required for the successful operation of the campground

You are a strong fit for this role if you:
Believe in and espouse the AAC vision and mission

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Have qualified experience in trade work, such as repairs, maintenance, or

groundskeeping.

Have an acute attention to detail
Have experience in guest or client services
Preferred: First Aid training, Understanding of Google Drive including Google

Docs & Sheets

Reporting Relationship

The Caretaker will report to the AAC Gunks Campground Manager, and will on
occasion work with the AAC Lodging Director and the Mohonk Preserve
Stewardship Director.

How to Apply
All who love the AAC mission are encouraged to apply, including people of color
and Black, Indigenous, transgender and non-binary people.

Please email your resume and cover letter to amilanich@americanalpineclub.org
Use “Gunks Caretaker - [Your Last Name]” as the subject line – no phone calls
please. Only potential interviewees will be contacted. Applications without cover
letters will not be considered.

The AAC is an equal opportunity employer. Your gender, religion, sex life, skin color, first
language, and size and ability of your body do not factor into employment decisions
here. Neither do your friends in high places. If you love our mission and are good at
what you do, come as you are.

About the Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
Since 2006, the Mohonk Preserve, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and
Historic Preservation, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, and the American
Alpine Club partnered together to create a campground near the popular
Shawangunks climbing area. Construction was completed in 2014 by The Palisades
Interstate Park Commission, and the American Alpine Club and Mohonk Preserve
jointly operate and manage it under an operating license with The Palisades
Interstate Park Commission.