POSITION AVAILABLE

WINTER GUIDE APPRENTICESHIP

Mahoosuc Guide Service in Newry, Maine is looking for 2-3 winter apprentices. We run overnight guided dogsled, ski and snowshoe trips in the western mountains of Maine. The position begins in late September or October and lasts until mid April. Excellent opportunities to learn/improve winter skills and learn how to train, care for and travel by dog team. See our website at: http://www.mahoosuc.com/ for more information about us.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Help with all aspects of operating a small but very busy winter guiding

service:

- Daily dog care, feeding and maintenance chores

- Assist with training of dogteams

- Assist with guiding on trips

- Equipment repair, cleaning and maintenance

- Trail clearing work

- Setting up and maintaining 4-5 traditional winter camps (canvas wall tents, woodstoves, bough floors, etc.)

- Pack and unpack food before and after trips

- Meal prep & cleaning of lodge & farmhouse B & B

-One day off per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Winter camping experience helpful

- Strong work ethic, must be responsible & dependable

- Some experience trip leading helpful

BENEFITS:

- Room and partial board

- Small weekly stipend

- Educational opportunities - Common Ground Fair Demos, Snow Walkers Rendezvous, Ice Reading, Navigation and Rescue Workshop, Winter Guide Training

CONTACT INFO:

If interested call or email Polly Mahoney or Kevin Slater at: (207) 824-2073 or info@mahoosuc.com.