Assistant Caretaker

Big Creek Lodge is ready for a new season in the breathtaking backcountry of Idaho. It combines the charm of a classic mountain retreat with the appeal of modern amenities. Owned and operated by the Idaho Aviation Foundation, this non-profit public resource provides an opportunity for guests to explore Idaho’s beautiful backcountry.

Big Creek Lodge opens for backcountry fly-ins in May, open to motorized vehicles starting in July, and continues through the first week of October.

Amenities are simple: we generate our own electricity via hydro, we have great sattelite internet. The nearest town of 3,000 is more than a 3-hour drive away...and the lodge's huge fireplace and spruce log construction welcome guests to a quiet getaway.  Visitors are thrilled to visit the 2.3 million acre wilderness a stone's throw away, yet enjoy the hospitality and safety Big Creek Lodge provides to those who cannot or do not wish to camp.

Big Creek Lodge has 5 comfortable rooms for rent to the public, and will normally accommodate 10-12 people with up to 22 possible via a backcountry yurt and small cabin nearby.  It is known as a special 'fly in' breakfast spot, so weekends can be busy in the morning with slower times mid-week.  The Assistant Caretaker will help run the lodge under the direction of an onsite Manager while working cooperatively with a supervisor located in Boise, Idaho.

Couples are encouraged to apply, all applicants are welcome!

General Job Duties:

The Assistant Caretaker has a variety of duties shared by three people (and volunteer help), including:

• Understanding and embracing the vision of Big Creek Lodge

• Cheerfully greeting/serving guests, answering questions, help coordinate activities, relate area history

• Planning, preparing and serving meals and drinks (including wine/beer)

• Ordering and storing/handling food and drink, supplies, & merchandise

• Cleaning lodge & guest rooms, including the yurt, & maintaining clean linens

• Planning for guests via reservation data from website

• Collecting payments for services and goods, basic record-keeping

• Mowing and watering lawn; irrigating pasture

• Maintaining buildings and equipment, performing minor maintenance as needed

• Cutting/splitting firewood as needed

• Disposing of garbage

• Assist in collecting donations for the Foundation on-site

• Promoting Big Creek Lodge via website/social media posts

• Delegating appropriate work to volunteers when available

• Understanding and meeting operational requirements of USFS Special Use Permit

• Maintaining productive relationships with USFS, neighbors, outfitters, etc.

• Managing controllable costs

• Assisting customers with emergencies and other issues as needed

• Must be over 19, have a valid drivers' license and be able to lift 50 lbs

Schedule is very flexible and can vary from day to day depending on customer checkouts and scheduled lunches.

 If you like to work hard off the grid in a rugged setting--then this job may be for you!