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Seasonal Staff Opportunities

To obtain an application for employment or get answers to questions not answered in the FAQ, write to Philmont at:

Seasonal Personell - Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimarron, New Mexico 87714

Philmont employs staff for a wide range of positions each season. All applicants must be at least 18 years old (21+ for certain jobs) and driving is required for some positions. The following is a list of departments at Philmont and additional requirements (if any) for each position:

P Previous Philmont Staff Experience   A 21+ years of age
D Driving Required  W Winter  F Fall  S Spring

Office Support
Accounting Clerk
Switchboard Operator
Clerk-Typist/Computer
Seasonal Registrar Secretary

Food Service
Dining Hall Manager A
Assistant Dining Hall Manager
Backcountry Cook
Dining Hall Staff
Cook AWFS

Commissary
Commissary Manager APD
Backcountry Commissary Manager
Commissary Clerk
Truck Driver (2 ton) AD
Food Packing WF

Trading Post
Trading Post Manager APD
Assistant Trading Post Manager D
Warehouse Manager AD
Warehouse Clerk D
Trading Post/Snack Bar Clerk
Backcountry Trading Post Manager

Camping Headquarters Services
Manager AD
Assistant Manager D
Postmaster AD
Tent City Manager AD
Services Staff

Grounds and Maintenance
Housekeeper
Villa Lawn and Garden Crew
Headquarters Maintenance D
Motor Vehicle Maintenance D

Horse Department
Horseman APD
Wrangler D
Bear Researcher AD

Museum
Kit Carson Director AP
Kit Carson Staff
Museum Shop Clerk
Villa Staff

Security
Supervisor AD
Security Staff AD

Quartermaster
Tent Repair Staff
Warehouse Clerk
Tent Crew S

Rangers
Chief Ranger APD
Associate Chief Ranger APD
Rayado Trek Coordinator APD
Mountain Trek Coordinator APD
Training Ranger P
Ranger
Mountain Trek Ranger P
Rayado Trek Ranger P

Conservation
Director of Conservation APD
Associate Director APD
Field Supervisor PD
Work Crew Foreman AP
Trail Crew Foreman AP
Assistant Trail Crew Foreman
Conservationists
Conservation Staff
Work Crew
News and Photo Service
Manager APD
Assistant Manger, Philnews
Assistant Manager, Photo Lab
Photography Techmcian

Logistics Services
Manager APD
Assistant Manager APD
Transportation Manager APD
Logisitics Staff PD

Medical
Director of Medical Services APD
Medic A
Medical Secretary
Nurse A
Health Lodge Support Staff AD

Headquarters Activities
Manager AD
Assistant Manager D
Activities Staff

Training Center Programs
Program Director AD
Assistant Program Director AD
Group Leader A
Nursery (2 & under)
Small Fry (3-5)
Nina (girls 6-7)
Tigers (boys 6-7)
Chicas (girls 8-10)
Cub Scouts (boys 7-9)
Webelos (boys 9-10)
Boy Scout (boys 11-13)
Muchachas (girls 11-13)
Los Jovenes (14-20)
Senores (adults)
Assistant Group Leader
Craft Lodge Manager/Assistant A
Craft Lodge Staff
Pony Wrangler A
COPE Director A
COPE Instructor A

Training Center Services
Manager AD
Assistant Manager
Tent City Manager/Assistant
Services Staff
Laundry

Backcountry Programs
Backcountry Manager APD
Camp Director AP
Program Counselor
Adobe Making/Construcfion
Archeology
Astronomy
Blacksmithing
Burro Packing
Campfire Leadership
Challenge Events
Environment/Ecology/Nature
Fishing/Fly Tying
Gold Mining/Panning
Indian Ethnology
Logging Skills
Mountain Biking
Mountain Living/Homesteading
Mountain Technology
Muzzle Loading
No Trace Camping
Rifle Instructor/Shotgun Instructor A
Rock Climbing
Search and Rescue/Wilderness Medicine
Trapping
Western Lore

Kanik APDW

Autumn Adventure AFDF

Philmont is an equal opportunity employer and applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (if over 18, or 21 for certain positions), marital status, veteran stams, or the presence of a disability that is unrelated to your ability to perform the job requested. The minimum age requirement is 18. Some 17 year old high school graduates may be considered for certain jobs. BSA standards require a minimum age of 21 for some positions.

See the Frequently Asked Employment Questions for more information.

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