Rumney Craggin’ Classic Assistant Event Coordinator

Rumney Craggin’ Classic Assistant Event Contractor
at The American Alpine Club

Reports To: Events Manager
Classification: Contractor
Location: Rumney, NH (or driving distance)
Time commitment: This is highly flexible and variable to each person. The time commitment
ramps up as the event approaches with this rough breakdown:

• Spring: <5 hrs/week
• Summer: 4-8 hrs/week
• Fall: 10 hrs/week
• Event weekend: On site Thursday - Sunday

Pay Range: $2,600-$3,400

Rumney Craggin’ Classic Assistant Event Contractor Job Summary
The AAC is searching for an excellent Craggin’ Classic Series (CCS) Assistant Event
Contractor for the Rumney, NH Craggin’ Classic. Assistant Event Contractors work with the
Lead Event Contractor and the AAC to develop, implement, and coordinate individual
Craggin’ Classic events which champion community, competency, and conservation as well
as carry the mission, vision and core values of the AAC.

Assistant Event Contractors are responsible for supporting the event planning and
execution, local marketing, participant experience, and overall success of the event from
conception to clean up. They are responsible for creating events that provide an
environment of inclusion and extraordinary guest experience.

As the Assistant Event Contractor, you will support the Lead Event Contractor with the
following tasks:

Marketing:
Thoroughly market the event regionally according to established AAC marketing

You are a strong fit for this role if you:

• Believe in the AAC vision and mission
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Are an involved member of the local climbing community
• Minimum of 1 year experience with event production and management
• Experience with volunteer management
• An acute attention to detail
• An excellent demeanor and the ability to represent the AAC in a professional manner at

Reporting Relationship
The Assistant Event Contractor will report to the Events Manager, Karyn Perdue. The Event
Contractor is a member of the Advancement Team and collaborates with the entire American Alpine
Club staff to plan and execute successful community events.

How to Apply
All who love the AAC mission are encouraged to apply, including people of color and Black,
Indigenous, transgender and non-binary people.

Please email your resume and cover letter to kperdue@americanalpineclub.org. Use “Rumney
Assistant Event Contractor – [Your Last Name]” as the subject line – no phone calls, please. Only
potential interviewees will be contacted. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

The AAC is an equal opportunity employer. Your gender, religion, sex life, skin color, first language, and
size and ability of your body do not factor into employment decisions here. Neither do your friends in high
places. If you love our mission and are good at what you do, come as you are.

About the AAC
Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club (AAC) envisions a united community of competent
climbers and healthy climbing landscapes. For more than a century, the AAC has built relationships
with conservation-minded organizations and government agencies, funded and documented some
of the world’s most significant climbs—including historic expeditions to K2 (1938, ‘39 and ‘53), the
first ascent of Hidden Peak (‘58), the first American summit of Mount Everest (‘63), and Antarctica’s
Mount Vinson (‘66)—and connected climbers from a variety of backgrounds.