Field Staff Application

Please read descriptions of positions before applying.

All applications (Full Season, Summer Only, and Fall Only) are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in late December.

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We prefer that you submit an online application, but you are welcome to submit a paper application addressed to the address below if needed:

Attn: Field Programs Hiring
The Green Mountain Club
4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, VT 05677

Questions? Please call or email Field Supervisor Ilana Copel at [email protected] or (802) 244-7037 Ext. 118.

The Green Mountain Club is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicant
Name*
First Last
Email*
I will be 18 or older by the position start date*
- Yes
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Permanent Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Primary Phone*
Alternate Phone
Do you have a valid driver’s license?*
- Yes
- No
Required for some positions
Position(s) for which you are applying
Backcountry Caretaker
- Caretaker – Full Season
- Caretaker – Summer only
- Caretaker – Fall only
Caretaker Location Preference
Long Trail Patrol (trail crew)
- Crew Member
- Crew Leader
- Crew Leader – VLTP
- Assistant Crew Leader – VLTP
- Lead Backcountry Carpenter
Intern
- Intern
Field Assistant
- Field Assistant
Period of availability for seasonal work
- Yes
By checking this box you agree you are available to work for the full date range listed for the positions you are applying for
Professional Reference #1
Name*
Relation to Applicant*
Company or Organization*
Email*
Phone*
Years Known
Professional Reference #2
Name*
Relation to Applicant*
Company or Organization*
Email*
Phone*
Years Known
Professional Reference #3
Name
Relation to Applicant
Company or Organization
Email
Phone
Years Known
Education - High School
Institution
Education - College or Other
Institution
Course of Study
Level Completed
Work Experience - Employer #1
You are welcome to attach a resume instead of using the provided form for the work experience section
Resume
PDF format preferred
Company or Organization
Address
Date
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
To
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Responsibilities
Reason for Leaving
Work Experience - Employer #2
Company or Organization
Address
Date
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
To
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Responsibilities
Reason for Leaving
Work Experience - Employer #3
Company or Organization
Address
Date
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
To
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Responsibilities
Reason for Leaving
Questions
1. What are your reasons [plural!] for seeking employment with the Green Mountain Club?*
2. Describe your outdoor activities and experience in outdoor recreation. Please include any backpacking and hiking experience on the Long Trail.*
3. Describe any trail work experience, including volunteer work, non-professional work, and professional trail crew projects.*
4. If you have experience using any of the following tools outside of or in addition to trail work, please describe your familiarity with them: Axe, hand saw, hazel hoe, pick-mattock, rock bar, chainsaw, Griphoist.*
5. Describe any public speaking or education experience. If your experience directly relates to outdoor or environmental education, please specify.*
6. Describe your experience working as a group member. What strengths or skills do you bring to group dynamics and projects?*
7. Do you have any supervisory/leadership experience? Please be specific:*
8. GMC is a volunteer-driven organization and you may interact with volunteers as part of your job responsibilities. Please tell us about your experience working with volunteers.*
9. Please list any relevant certifications, including expiration date and certifying agency. (ex: First Aid, CPR, chainsaw, Leave No Trace, etc.)*
10. Please feel free to tell us anything else about yourself.*
11. All seasonal, field-based positions at GMC require traversing rugged terrain, frequently while transporting loads of more than 25 lbs and in varying weather conditions.*
- By checking this box you acknowledge you have read the physical requirements of the jobs you are applying for.
How did you find out about seasonal employment opportunities with the Green Mountain Club?
- Friend or family member worked for GMC (Enter name below)
- Met GMC field staff while hiking
- GMC e-mail or Long Trail News
- Found GMC website while searching for trail-related work
- GMC Instagram
- GMC Facebook
- ATC website or application
- Online job board (Enter Below)
- Other (Enter Below)
Detail: How did you find out about seasonal employment opportunities with the Green Mountain Club?
Authorization and Acknowledgement*
- By checking this box, I certify that all of the statements made in this application are true to the best of your knowledge.
I affirm that the information I have provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and I have not knowingly withheld any information requested. I understand that withholding or misstating any information requested in this application is grounds for rejection of my application, and that providing false or misleading information in this application is grounds for discharge.

I authorize The Green Mountain Club to verify my references, record of employment, education record, and any other information I have provided. Unless otherwise noted, I authorize the references I have listed to disclose any information related to my work record and my professional experiences with them, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. In addition, I release The Green Mountain Club, my former employers and all other persons and entities, from any and all claims, demands or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such inquiry or disclosure.
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