NEWHigh Peaks Information Center Manager

ADK seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to help run and maintain the High Peaks Information Center (HPIC), its parking booth, and trailhead parking lots. 

The HPIC Manager is responsible for hiring and training seasonal staff and working with the Interpretive Manager to ensure proper training of volunteers.   

The HPIC Manager is also responsible for coordinating retail ordering and operations, managing rental operations, and facility upkeep.  

The HPIC Manager is responsible for providing a friendly and welcoming experience to visitors, providing accurate information on trails, conditions, local regulations, encouraging responsible recreation practices, and promoting Leave No Trace wilderness ethics.      

In addition, the HPIC Manager may be called upon to act as a liaison between our visitors and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) staff and forest rangers, communicating critical information to the rangers during search and rescue operations.  

Location: Adirondak Loj & Heart Lake Program Center, Lake Placid, NY

Position Dates: January 2026 

Compensation: $23.50/hour

Benefits: Paid vacation and holidays; matching contribution to 403b; health, vision, and dental insurance; opportunity for certification in Wilderness First Responder (WFR); Leave No Trace Level II Instructor workshop; free ADK workshops, discounts on store merchandise and rental equipment.

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