Community Hub Associate – Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) careers at Harriman State Park

Position Type: Seasonal (May 8th – November 8th) every years
Shift: Flexible – includes weekends, holidays, and evenings
Hourly Pay: $17.00/hour

Job Overview

Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is hiring a Community Hub Associate for the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center in Harriman State Park, NY—a seasonal role running May 8 – November 8, 2025 at $17.00 per hour. You’ll greet hikers, give up-to-date trail advice, ring sales through the POS, keep the visitor center spotless, and promote AMC memberships while working a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays. Candidates must bring a friendly, outdoor-savvy manner, reliable transportation, basic computer skills, and the ability to stand or walk for up to nine hours and lift 50 lbs; retail or guest-service experience is a plus. Perks include a free AMC membership, 30 % gear discount, four complimentary lodge nights, and access to ProDeals. If you love sharing the outdoors with others and can commit to the full season, apply online with a résumé and cover letter—no calls, please.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors and offer accurate, current trail and park information
• Provide useful local tourism and hospitality suggestions
• Manage the Point of Sale (POS) system, handle deliveries, and inventory stocking
• Keep retail displays in order and build store merchandise knowledge
• Keep the visitor center, restrooms, and surrounding grounds tidy and organized
• Help organize backstock and manage storage space
• Sell and promote AMC memberships aggressively
• Direct emergencies to proper state authorities
• Maintain AMC’s hospitality standards with professionalism and energy
• Perform other related responsibilities as required to facilitate center operations

🧭 Who We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for the outdoors and AMC’s conservation mission
• Friendly and professional demeanor in guest service roles
• Basic understanding of safe outdoor recreation and hiking practices
• Strong time management and ability to self-direct
• Access to reliable transportation
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office proficiency preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods (up to 9 hours)
• Comfortable lifting items up to 50 lbs

Preferred But Not Required:

• Previous experience in retail or guest services
• Familiarity with merchandising and sales environments
• Team-oriented mindset and adaptable personality

💚 What AMC Offers You

• Hourly Pay: $17.00/hour
• Seasonal Term: May 8 – November 8, 2025
• Schedule: Must be flexible to work weekends, holidays, and evenings

Benefits (for eligible positions):

• Health Insurance (for roles 6+ months, 30+ hours/week)
• Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off: Up to 10 days (depending on service length)
• Team Member Perks:
  • 30% discount on AMC merchandise
  • Free annual AMC membership
  • 4 complimentary nights at AMC locations
  • Exclusive discounts on outdoor equipment and gear (ProDeals)

📬 How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online.
📌 No phone calls or agencies, please.

AMC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you’re excited about the outdoors and see your strengths aligning with this role—even if you don’t meet every requirement—we encourage you to apply.

About Company

Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is America’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization, established in 1876. AMC focuses on encouraging responsible recreation, environmental education, and conservation through lodges, visitor centers, youth programs, trail stewardship, and advocacy work across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.

AMC has a strong dedication to equity of access to the outdoors, sustainability in the environment, and crafting transformative experiences outdoors for people and communities. Whatever it does through its volunteer clubs or seasonal operations, the company connects people with the outdoors on significant and lasting terms.