Camp Manager - Antarctic Research Camp

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Camp Manager to serve as senior staff at a field camp in Antarctica. The role covers the daily operation, maintenance and management of the camp facilities in line with standard operating procedures and the season plan, and coordinates and directs the field science program together with the Field Leadership Team and Principal Investigators.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise camp staff, complete end-of-season evaluations and communicate with staff on meetings, training and safety practices
• Act as safety coordinator, report incidents and near misses, and ensure facilities and equipment are maintained safely
• Keep the camp tidy, manage waste, and handle hazardous cargo identification, labeling and loading before shipment to McMurdo Station
• Coordinate air support, skiway construction, equipment operation, cargo movement and camp construction
• Maintain records of fuel, population, flights, weather and emergencies, and complete the end-of-season report
• Implement USAP safety, environmental and health programs, support search and rescue missions, and liaise with the National Science Foundation and other agencies
• Help select camp staff and take part in off-season planning when appropriate

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or four years of relevant experience in its place
• At least four years of combined experience in areas such as weather reporting, cargo movement, skiway or camp construction, helicopter/fixed-wing aircraft, logistics, outdoor education or polar expedition outfitting
• Two additional years in a supervisory or leadership role
• CPR and Wilderness First Responder certification, and ICS 100 and 200 certifications (training offered free through FEMA)
• Willingness to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental, drug screening and background checks completed
• US citizenship required for facility credentials; valid US driver's license
• Ability to lift heavy loads, climb in and out of equipment and work outdoors in extreme cold

Preferred: four seasons of experience in Arctic/Antarctic polar field camps.