Does Appalachian Mountain Club pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Appalachian Mountain Club employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Appalachian Mountain Club. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Appalachian Mountain Club?

50% of Appalachian Mountain Club employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Appalachian Mountain Club 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Appalachian Mountain Club?

Hut Croo (8) , Manager (6) , Crew Member (4) , Croo Member (3) , Hut Crew (3) , Hutmaster (3) , Trail Crew Member (3) , General Manager (2) , Lodge Crew (2) , Program Coordinator (2)

What are the pros of working at Appalachian Mountain Club according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and laid back work experience" ((in 18 reviews)); "The overall mission is excellent and coworkers are great." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good Benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great culture" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Appalachian Mountain Club according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and not the best conditions" ((in 19 reviews)); "Corrupt upper management." ((in 4 reviews)); "bad management" ((in 4 reviews)); "Work was normal until 2 seasonal employees left and the manager neglected to hire any one else. 2 of us were left to do the work of 4 and the morning shift which was designed for 3 was left for 1 person." ((in 3 reviews)); "Low salaries lead to employee's leaving." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Appalachian Mountain Club layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Appalachian Mountain Club layoffs and their outlook for job security at Appalachian Mountain Club in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Appalachian Mountain Club locations?

Gorham , Boston , Bretton Woods , New York , Harriman , Greenville , Meredith , Charlestown , Stony Point , Gorham , Glen , Intervale , Jackson , Franconia , Manchester , Mechanicsburg , Brockton , Great Barrington , Holden , Alexandria

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3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(113 total reviews)

John D. Judge

5% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.6

Diversity & inclusion

2.5

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Career opportunities

2.1

Senior management

Appalachian Mountain Club has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 113 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Appalachian Mountain Club employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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113 reviews

5.0

May 13, 2026

Good work-life balance, but pay and conditions lack

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance flow

Cons

Low pay and not the best conditions

5.0

Mar 25, 2026

Phenomenal experience

Croo member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exhausting but incredible, you will meet friends for life

Cons

You will work long hours, though plenty of time for excursions

5.0

Dec 8, 2025

A job for the person who wants to be in the woods and appart of a community.

Naturalist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

-Room and Board -Back Country living -Hiking/Views -Data Collection -Daily Presentations designed by you -Coworkers that are like family

Cons

-Long/variable hours -Rustic accommodations -communal living -Raking composting toilets -Carrying up food in all weather

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