Hut Caretaker Job Description Summary
Caretakers must be attentive to the needs of visitors and the cleanliness and maintenance of the hut to assure the best possible visitor experience. The caretaker will be an outgoing person who enjoys sustainable living and outdoor recreation and appreciates the Maine outdoors.
Caretakers live on site in staff quarters at the huts for two to twelve weeks. For energy, the huts have wood and propane heat, solar and in one case hydro power, along with composting toilets, hot showers, and well water.
This position is ideal for someone interested in recreational or outdoor resource management, green building design and operation, conservation education, or similar fields. This is an opportunity to live rent-free and off-the-grid, with a recreational playground at your fingertips. Kayaking, canoeing, bicycling, hiking, and camping are all possible from the huts.
Responsibilities
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Serve as primary contact person between the MH&T office and the hut.
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Welcome arriving visitors, familiarize them with the operation and rules concerning the facilities, and provide information about Maine Huts & Trail.
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Daily facilities inspection and cleaning Qualifications
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Friendly, outgoing manner
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Proven ability to work alone and unsupervised for long periods of
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First aid certification desirable
• Monitor daily operation of green energy systems, implementing energy conservation and environmentally sound practices (training provided).
• Maintain an appropriate and consistent presence at the hut.
• Available to our guest between the hours of 4-9am and 7-10pm.
• Strong interest in backcountry management desirable
• Minimum two week commitment • Able to hike to the huts - facilities cannot be reached by vehicle.
This is a volunteer position. Room and board including food are provided at no cost for a two- week minimum. Other benefits include a year’s free Maine Huts & Trails membership and limited free lodging for up to two family and/or friends for up to 4 days for each two-week period.
