New Mexico River Adventures

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Currently recruiting for the season that runs from April 19th, 2025 to October 19th, 2025.

    Experienced River Guides

    Embudo

    Hiring Experienced River Guides! Come spend the summer in beautiful Northern New Mexico! If you have ever wanted to guide the Taos Box, this is your season! We are minutes away from fantastic private boating opportunities such as the class V sections of the Upper Taos Box, Rio Pueblo and Rio Embudo. We have one of the longest running seasons in the southwest, from March 9th to mid October, and as an experienced Guide, you will have ample opportunities to grow responsibilities and increase your earnings with NMRA. We provide our staff with competitive and livable wages as well as camping opportunities at our Boathouse with kitchen, restroom, showers and social areas. NMRA is an equal opportunity employer who supports an incredible working environment, with an amazing team to match. Come be a part of our fantastic team! For more information: call 505.983.7756 or email info@newmexicoriveradventures.com.

    Attached is a link to apply: Employment Application - New Mexico River Adventures

    First Time River Guides

    Embudo

    River Guide (experienced or first time!) Learn to guide rafts and kayaks on up to class IV Rio Grande and Rio Chama trips in beautiful Northern New Mexico. We are always looking for both experienced and non-experienced river guides. If you have no experience but would like to learn and eventually become a New Mexico river guide on the Rio Grande and Rio Chama, we are known for one of the best Guide Training programs in the Southwest. If you have prior experience as a commercial river guide, please send us your professional resume and a summary of professional and medical certifications. We provide our staff with competitive and livable wages as well as housing opportunities. We are looking for commitment through Labor Day weekend with the exception being students, faculty or other unique circumstances. NMRA is an equal opportunity employer that supports an incredible working environment, with an amazing team to match. Come be a part of our fantastic crew! For more information call or email us.

    Attached is a link to apply: Employment Application - New Mexico River Adventures

    2025 Guide School Dates: April 20nd - April 28th/ May 12th - May 20th

    Reservationist

    $20.00 - $25.00 / hour
    Embudo

    New Mexico River Adventures is a high-volume river company with a reputation as the most professional and Top Rated river company in New Mexico. If you are well-spoken, a hard-working, fun individual that thrives in quality guest service and wants to work in a fun, nonconventional workplace with ample opportunities for free rafting and kayaking trips, this is the job for you! We provide our staff with competitive and livable wages as well as housing opportunities. We are looking for commitment through Labor Day weekend with the exception of students, faculty or other unique circumstances. NMRA is an equal opportunity employer that supports an incredible working environment, with an amazing team to match. Come be a part of our fantastic team! For more information call or email us.

    Retail Associate/Photographer/Shuttle Driver

    $17.00 - $22.00 / hour
    Embudo

    This position is the first contact for our guests when they arrive for their adventure. Duties include retail sales, logistics coordination and improvisation, photographing raft trips, driving shuttles and much more. We value, above all, kind courteous, intelligent and professional people to guide our guests through the reservation experience and help with any needs they may have off of the river. This is a fast paced work environment which requires staff to think and react quickly on their feet. We provide our staff with competitive and livable wages as well as housing opportunities. We are looking for commitment through Labor Day weekend with the exception of students, faculty or other unique circumstances. NMRA is an equal opportunity employer that supports an incredible working environment, with an amazing team to match. Come be a part of our fantastic crew! For more information call or email us.  

    • Sales Staff starting at $17 per hour or more

How to Apply

For more information regarding our open positions at NMRA, please call 505-983-7756 or email info@newmexicoriveradventures.com. If you feel you are the perfect fit for our company please apply via the link below. 

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