Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Crew Member

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The Outdoor Programs Office is committed to offering transformative outdoor opportunities to students  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 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.

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.

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.

• 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
  • Serv Safe 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

• 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:

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

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.

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…