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Salary Levels & Arrival Dates

The link below will open a chart which lays out the scheduled staff arrival dates and salary levels for seasonal staff positions at Philmont (I-V & volunteer).  Returning staff will receive an increase in salary from year 1 to year 2 (and year 3 for level 1 positions). Deviations from this salary chart are rare. 

Arrival Dates & Salary Chart – Public Version

Summer Positions

The activities staff put on and perform in the nightly opening and closing campfires at camping headquarters (CHQ), organize and support staff recreation and morale opportunities, and other special events. They also manage and maintain the CHQ staff tent cities, the Silver Sage Staff Activities Center, and the staff Fitness Center.

The backcountry staff provide programs and support for participants in and around Philmont’s backcountry staff camps. Many of these camps include living history programs. These staff members are usually the first responders when illness or injury happens in camp.

The Chaplaincy at Philmont works as a unified body to establish and maintain the religious and spiritual environment among all members of the Philmont community and provides counseling for participants and staff as needed. Worship services are provided by the chaplaincy daily at Camping Headquarters and weekly at the Philmont Training Center and select backcountry locations.

This staff distributes food and supply orders to backcountry commissaries, staffed camps, and departments throughout base camp. They also package and distribute trail food.

The Conservation Department works to maintain and improve Philmont’s recreational infrastructure and ecological health. The department is responsible for forest health initiatives, stream restoration, camper education, invasive species control, trail and camp site development, wildlife management, and GIS data. The Conservation Department runs three individual treks: the OA Trail Crew, Trail Crew Trek, and the Roving Outdoor Conservation School.

When applying to the Conservation department, please note that resumes are required by the Conservation Department hiring managers. Applicants who do not attach resumes or include relevant experience may be passed to their next job choice. 

The food service staff prepare and serve food for participants and staff in Camping Headquarters and the Philmont Training Center.

The grounds staff maintain the lawns, trees, and landscaping located around the Villa Philmonte, Training Center, and Camping Headquarters areas. They are also responsible for snow removal during the winter months.

The housekeeping staff are primarily responsible for keeping the roofed housing units utilized by participants, faculty, or select volunteer staff at the PTC and CHQ clean and tidy.

Logistics maintains radio and switchboard communication throughout Philmont, coordinates transportation to trailheads and transportation hubs, and conducts trip planning sessions for each Philmont crew going on a trek.

 

The Mail Room staff manage, sort, and coordinate the delivery of external and intercamp mail at Philmont for both staff and participants throughout base camp and the backcountry.

Philmont’s maintenance staff ensure the functionality and upkeep of all Philmont’s facilities and vehicles including those in the backcountry, Camping Headquarters, and the Philmont Training Center.

The MPS staff publish printed news to participants and staff, take and upload staff and participant photos, and develop marketing materials/collateral for print and digital use. They also oversee and post content to Philmont’s social media channels.

When applying to the MPS Department, please submit a portfolio of your best work to philmont.marketing@scouting.org. Applicants who do not include this information may be passed to their next job choice.

Portfolios should include no more than 50 images. It’s great to include landscape photos, though images that demonstrate your ability to capture people enjoying active sports or outdoor activities will help your portfolio stand out.

The medical staff provide medical rechecks to participants and staff, respond to the medical and mental health needs of individuals throughout the ranch, and manage the Infirmary Tent City.

The museum staff lead tours and maintain the gardens of the Villa Philmonte, operate and support the programs and gift shop at the National Scouting Museum, and the Kit Carson Museum at Rayado.

The office staff includes registration, IT, accounting, purchasing, personnel and other administrative roles at Camping Headquarters, the Philmont Training Center, and the Philmont Administration Building.

 

The Outfitting Services staff issue trail food, Philmont provided gear, and coordinate gear rental/fuel sales to crews taking part in backcountry treks.

The horsemen and wranglers in Ranching lead Cavalcades, conduct horse rides, care for livestock, and give leadership to the Ranch Hands program. The Ranch Department is also responsible for the upkeep of roads, fences, and farmland throughout the ranch.

When applying to the Ranch Department, please include any relevant horsemanship experience on your application and resume. Applicants who do not include this information may be passed to their next job choice. 

Philmont’s Rangers provide orientation and training for crews during their first few days at Philmont, give leadership to the Rayado individual program, and coordinate field operations for Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts.

The Security team works together to provide protection for people and property on Philmont Scout Ranch. They also coordinate the issuing of lockers and the return of all lost and found items on the ranch.

The Tooth of Time Traders staff maintain inventories and conduct the sale of gear and souvenirs in the Trading Post and Cantina in Base Camp as well as Trading Posts and Cantinas in the backcountry. The Tooth of Time Traders also operate the CHQ laundry and soda machines located throughout the Ranch.

The Philmont Training Center facilitates conferences, training courses, and programs for Scouting America Family Adventure Camp. Family members of PTC Conference attendees and Scouting America Family Adventure Camp attendees are led in activities (hiking, camping, crafts, tours, shooting sports, etc.) by members of the PTC program staff. The PTC services staff provides material and audio-visual support for training conferences, as well as housekeeping/maintenance of the PTC facilities.

Welcome Center staff greet new arriving crews and are the first stop for crews at they come off the trail. They manage trailbound and homebound tent cities and provide tent assignments for participants arriving and departing.

*Position must meet height/weight requirement

Second Season Positions

  • AUTUMN ADVENTURE
    • Autumn Adventure Coordinator*
    • Autumn Adventure Guide*
  • BACKCOUNTRY WAREHOUSE
    • Backcountry Warehouse Staff
  • COMMISSARY
    • Commissary Staff
  • CONSERVATION
  • FOOD SERVICE
  • GUEST SERVICES
    • Base Camp Manager
    • Housekeeping Staff
  • MAINTENANCE
    • Maintenance Staff
  • MARKETING & PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
    • Marketing Specialist
  • MEDICAL/INFIRMARY
    • Medical Services Staff
  • MUSEUM
    • Museum Docent (Volunteer)
    • Museum Gift Shop Clerk
    • Museum Specialist
    • Program Counselor (Chase Ranch/Rayado)
    • Villa Tour Guide/Gardener
  • OFFICE SUPPORT/ADMINISTRATION
    • Personnel Staff
    • Purchasing Clerk
    • Special Projects Staff
  • PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER
    • Training Center Coordinator*
    • Training Center Staff*
  • RANCH
    • Wrangler*
    • Horseman*
  • TOOTH OF TIME TRADERS
    • Tooth of Time Traders Clerk
  • BACKCOUNTRY WAREHOUSE
    • Backcountry Warehouse Staff
  • COMMISSARY
    • Commissary Assembly Technician
  • CONSERVATION
  • FOOD SERVICE
    • Food Service Staff
  • GUEST SERVICES
    • Housekeeping Staff
  • MARKETING & PHOTO SERVICES
    • Marketing Specialist
  • MUSEUM
    • Museum Staff
  • OFFICE SUPPORT/ADMINISTRATION
    • Personnel Staff
  • PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER
    • Training Center Coordinator*
    • Training Center Staff*
  • TOOTH OF TIME TRADERS
    • Tooth of Time Traders Clerk
  • WINTER ADVENTURE
    • Winter Adventure Coordinator*
    • Winter Adventure Guide*