Job Description

Position Purpose

The Outdoor Programs Office is committed to offering transformational outdoor opportunities to students at Dartmouth. We engage them and the local community at a number of educational facilities, including the Ledyard Canoe Club, the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, the Second College Grant, and cabins available for rent throughout the state. In addition. OPO advises the Dartmouth Outing Club, the largest and oldest college outing club in the country. In partnership with our student leaders, we offer trips, outdoor education seminars, workshops, and courses.

Moosilauke hospitality is a tradition dating back to 1920. Over the years, Dartmouth folks have turned to the mountain for educational programs, reunions, and to enjoy the woods. The Ravine Lodge is the heart of this common ground for students, faculty, alumni, friends of Dartmouth, and the greater public. The crew serves family-style meals and tends to five rustic, hostel-style bunkhouses. Working at the Lodge means being part of the stewardship of a place so central to the Dartmouth community.

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Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Crew Member

, under the direction of the manager and in collaboration with other crew members shares all the responsibilities for running the Lodge. Crew members will perform an incredible variety of work, including menu planning, cooking, taking reservations, handling payment, helping with event planning, setting up the dining room, cleaning, gardening, splitting wood, and other projects. All crew members will be trained on these roles! Room and board included.

We are hiring for three seasonal crews (spring, summer, and fall).

Please indicate in your letter of interest which season(s) you are applying for.

Applicants are welcome to apply for multiple seasons.

Approximate dates:
Spring crew: April 15 - June 22, 2026
Summer crew: June 10 - August 31, 2026
Fall crew: September 12 - November 22, 2026

Please submit an application by January 4, 2026 to be considered in the first review. Remaining positions will be filled on a rolling basis. Position will remain open until positions for all seasons are filled.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED Must be able to obtain certification or the equivalent. We can help you schedule and pay for these trainings: + Wilderness First Aid
+ CPR/AED
+ ServSafe Food Handler
Must be able to withstand long days of work. Some days may involve upwards of 12 hours of work - much of which requires standing Excellent interpersonal and communication skills The ability to work within a team environment Strong organizational skills Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

One academic year of college or equivalent work experience Ability to become and maintain approved driver status under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy. Live at the Lodge during scheduled work week. Crew members are housed together in a single dorm-style bunkhouse with shared full bathroom, facilities (electricity + heat). Cooking experience or enthusiasm for learning to cook

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Temporary Full Time

Schedule

Schedule varies with hours to be worked in the evenings, weekends, and early mornings.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter

Alex Wells, Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Manager

Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

Support Lodge operations, 45%Rotate through the job schedule to fulfill the following roles: + cook, sous-chef, dish washer, day desk, dinner host, server, and other projects
Safely and efficiently plan, prepare, serve, and clean-up meals for 1-110 people. (We will train you!) Coordinate reservations and assist guests consistent with OPO priorities Handle guest financial transactions Host brief activities, talks, or other programming for dinner guests



Support Lodge upkeep, 45%Complete various indoor and outdoor projects to maintain the buildings and grounds which could include: + regular deep cleaning of industrial kitchen, dining room, bathroom facilities, and bunkrooms
+ mowing the lawn
+ chopping kindling
+ opening and closing the Lodge for the year
+ other projects



Support the safety and wellness of guests, 10%Provide basic first aid Represent Dartmouth College, the Outdoor Programs Office, and the Lodge in all interactions with people who come through the Lodge Drive college vans with student guests to and from campus

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.