Position: Fire Island Cabin Manager

Reports to: Senior Hospitality Manager, NY & NJ

Location: Atlantique, NY

Season dates: mid-April through late October 2026

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. AMC is dedicated to protecting, enjoying, and understating the outdoors. We envision a world where being outdoors is an integral part of people’s lives; where our natural resources are healthy, loved and protected. Working in America’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, AMC values respect for all people and nature, lifelong engagement with the outdoors, prepared leadership, intrinsic worth of the outdoors, and fun.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic manager to oversee and ensure the smooth operation of AMC’s Fire Island Cabin. This seasonal property is located on the bayside of the barrier island, with easy access to the ocean. The self-service cabin has a overnight capacity of 26 (bunks and tents) and welcomes guests from May through October. Guests are able to access the ferry to the island via train from Manhattan or via car, allowing easy access to the National Seashore, where they can walk on the beach, visit the Sunken Forest, kayak or SUP in the bay, or enjoy the community atmosphere at the cabin.

What you’ll be doing at AMC

• Guest Services: Provide exceptional guest experiences each day by managing check-ins, answering questions, assisting guests with boats and beach gear, and ensuring guests’ needs are met. Manage shared kitchen use and ensure cleanliness.

• Daily Operations: Manage day-to-day activities. Oversee cabin facilities including laundry and housekeeping. Maintain inventory and place orders as needed, receiving deliveries at the marina, and transporting them over a 1/4 mile of sand using a beach buggy. Ensure cleanliness and maintain a welcoming environment. Manage reservation reports, schedule ahead for groups, and help to troubleshoot any issues.

• Maintenance Oversight: Conduct regular inspections, address maintenance issues, and coordinate repairs or improvements as needed.

• Staff: Train, supervise, and inspire one crew member to assist in guest services and daily operations, as well as serve as main on-site point of contact during manager’s days off. Manage biweekly payroll and reporting.

• Volunteers: Welcome and help guide volunteers (hosts, program volunteers, and AMC Chapter leaders) upon their arrival on-site in support of guest services and mission-based program delivery.

• Safety and Compliance: Uphold safety standards, implement emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with local regulations and cabin policies. Act as point of contact for any guest or facility emergencies.

What AMC is looking for

• Experience in hospitality, property management, or related fields preferred.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities.

• Knowledge of basic maintenance, housekeeping practices, and food safety best practices.

• Basic computer skills, particularly M365, Maestro, and Square.

• Enthusiasm and commitment to the values, goals and mission of the AMC

• Knowledge of Fire Island and the surrounding area is a plus.

• Comfort handling kayaks and boats in open water, or willingness to learn, in order to adequately answer guest questions.

• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings

• Availability from mid April to late-October, work weeks are anticipated to be 40 hours, but extra hours may occasionally be required.

• Ability to live on-site in an outdoor, single-occupancy canvas wall tent with shared bathroom. Overnight residency is expected throughout the season, except during regularly scheduled days off.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move large or bulky items such as furniture, equipment, or supplies. Ability to transport supplies via a beach cart across sand ¼ mile from marina to the cabin

• Wilderness First Aid or Equivalent First Aid and CPR Certification (can be obtained upon hiring)

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary range: $ 1,440 per week

We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Room & Board: Canvas walled tent on a platform with cot is provided; onsite laundry;

• Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 hours per week

• Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) Contribution

• Paid Time Off: earn up to 10 days of paid earned time depending on length of service

• Other Team Member Perks:

• 30% discount on AMC Merchandise

• Free Annual AMC Membership

• 4 Free nights at AMC locations

• Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!

To Apply:

Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.

AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.