NEWRoute 73 Trailhead Steward

The Route 73 Trailhead Steward is responsible for educating the high volume of recreationists at trailheads along the Route 73 corridor, including but not limited to the trailheads of Giant and Cascade Mountains. Trailhead Stewards provide accurate information on trails, conditions, and local regulations, while encouraging responsible recreation practices. Trailhead Stewards will interact with a variety of recreationists including hikers, backpackers, and rock climbers. In addition, staff may be called upon to act as a liaison between visitors and New York State DEC Forest Rangers, facilitating communication of critical information to the rangers during search and rescue operations.

The Route 73 Trailhead Stewardship Program’s mission is to foster an outdoor ethic in every trailhead visitor, and provide the skills and knowledge needed to protect New York State’s wild lands and waters for the benefit of all living beings.

This position can be full-time or part-time.

Location: Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid, NY

Position Dates: Friday of Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day; options to either leave early for college or to stay through Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Application Deadline: February 7

Wage: $17.50 / hour

Benefits: Paid sick time

Perks: Free ADK workshops, discounts on store merchandise and rental equipment

Housing: Shared on-site housing available at Cascade Welcome Center for a small deduction. Food is not provided. Access to a kitchen is available.

Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

ADK screens prospective employees through a background check. Information obtained is not an automatic bar to employment but is considered in view of all relevant circumstances. Any falsification, misinterpretation, or incompleteness in this disclosure alone is grounds for disqualification or termination.

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