Rumney Rattlesnake Campground
Campground Co-Manager
Location: Rumney, NH
Compensation: $18 - $20 / hour, based on experience
Duration: April - November (Part-Time Seasonal, 30 hours weekly)
FLSA Code: Non-Exempt
Organization Size: 20 - 35 people
Facility Size: 2 people
Reports To: Lodging Director
Benefits: Return Bonus, Pro Deals, AAC Membership, Free Housing
The AAC has two openings for the Campground Co-Manager position at the Rumney Rattlesnake Campground for the 2026 season. This position is part-time, seasonal, from Mid-April through Mid-November of each year. Housing is provided on the property, and all staff are required to live on site throughout the season. Campground Managers are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day guest experience and fostering a welcoming, inclusive campground community. This role manages front-facing operations including reservations support, guest communications, conflict resolution, and on-site programming. The manager serves as a primary point of contact for guests, staff, and community partners, ensuring consistent service standards, clear communication, and alignment with campground values. Campground Managers will also be expected to perform daily cleaning and small maintenance projects as needed, identifying and performing minor repairs, and working with the Lodging Director to oversee, schedule, and book contractors for any major repairs.
Guest Services & Public Relations:
- Check-in guests and collect fees
- Provide campground information to guests
- Promote and sell merchandise
- Monitor the campground email daily for timely communication
- Assist in local storytelling initiative to amplify voices on the national level
- Facilitate new and existing community programming events by engaging with the local community, submitting requests to the Lodging Director where appropriate.
Maintenance and Housekeeping
- Oversee and assist in the daily cleaning of common spaces, routine making of beds, laundering bedding, as well as basic repairs and groundskeeping maintenance
- Maintain the grounds and general landscaping
- Keep the campground free of trash and other debris
- Maintain grounds and campsites (e.g. leaf blowing, litter pickup)
- Monitor and complete routine inspections of plumbing systems, electrical systems, campground conditions, and tools, reporting any issues to the Lodging Director
- Monitor for animal and pest control
- Execute basic repairs and maintenance, including minor plumbing issues, replacing light fixtures, fixing groundskeeping equipment, winterization of the campground, etc.
Management
- Promote a positive working environment for all staff.
- Collaborate with Co-Manager to successfully operate the campground.
- Participate in daily accounting, monthly deposits, inventory, expense and reimbursement tracking as required
- Be present during all inspections and communicate effectively to satisfy any questions that may arise
- Assist in the documentation, planning, and budgeting of maintenance and repairs, costs, acquiring quotes where necessary
- Campground Managers are expected to function in support of and at the direction of the Lodging Director.
Qualifications
- Passion for the mission of the American Alpine Club
- Are able to communicate effectively among a diversity of lived experiences and identities
- Are able to represent the AAC in a professional manner at all times
- Have experience with guest or client services
- Have an acute attention to detail
- Are competent with Google Suites
- Are creative and eager to learn and grow new skills
- Are at least 21 years of age
- Preferred: CPR / First Aid / AED Training
Environment
75% administrative / guest services – utilizing GSuites, Slack, Zoom, etc.
25% physical – This position requires some physical work, including assisting with receiving and distributing inventory, bunk turnover, facility maintenance and cleaning, setting up and breaking down events, etc.
How to Apply
All who love the AAC mission are encouraged to apply, including people of color, Black, Indigenous, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Apply online. No phone calls please. Cover letters are strongly encouraged. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by Monday February 2, 2026.
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.
Priority Hiring
The American Alpine Club values the contributions of our seasonal staff and prioritizes rehiring team members who have demonstrated strong performance and remain in good standing. Returning staff in good standing will be given first consideration during the hiring process. Secondary priority will be given to new applicants who submit their application by Monday, February 2, 2026. Applications received after this date will be reviewed as positions remain available. Please note that no applicants will be contacted regarding their status prior to the February 2, 2026 priority deadline.
About the Rumney Rattlesnake Campground
The Rumney Campground sits on 15 acres along the Baker River in Rumney, NH and was previously owned and operated by Tom and Marsha Camara. The AAC continues the tradition by providing affordable, sustainable, communal camping. The campground is located across the street from the Meadows and Parking Lot Wall areas on the east side of the crags. Rumney Rocks, mainly known as a sport climbing destination, has close to 1,000 routes for all ability levels (from 5.3 to 5.15) and also offers traditional climbing and bouldering options.
About the AAC
Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club (AAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing climbers with resources that advance knowledge, inspiration, and advocacy. Through our rescue benefit and medical expense coverage, climbing and grief grants, campgrounds, and discounts, we are committed to empowering our members. We share knowledge and inspiration through the American Alpine Journal, Accidents in North American Climbing, and preserving climbing history in the AAC Library and Archives. Finally, we advocate for our members and the places we climb by breaking down barriers to climbing and seeking to preserve our climbing landscapes and public lands nationally and locally. At the AAC, we are connected through our passion for climbing. United We Climb.
