IT Help Desk Support Specialist
Reports to: Director of Technology Systems & Operations
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now to be a part of the AMC team!
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled IT Help Desk Support Specialist to join AMC’s Technology Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to our employees, and users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
Reporting to the Director of Technology Systems and Operations, the IT Help Desk Support Specialist will support AMC Employees and Volunteers, desktop and laptop computers, onboarding and offboarding, Microsoft Entra and M365, and other software applications. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer support excellence.
This position is hybrid –New Hampshire or Massachusetts. Occasional travel to AMC’s other locations in Maine, New Hampshire New York, Massachusetts, and elsewhere may be required. Occasional weekend and after-hours work is required.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AT AMC
- Provide first-level technical support to internal staff via phone, email, and in-person.
- Onboard new employees. Setup user accounts, new laptops, role-based permissions, instructions, and training. Employee offboarding. Disable accounts, email forwards, collect returned AMC assets.
- Entra user accounts and security, Windows, M365 application support (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint), In-Tune, Defender
- Identify and resolve technical issues related to operating systems, applications, and system access.
- Support user printing needs. Xerox, HP, Brother.
- In-Tune experience deploying new laptops, updating inventory, redeploying, and retiring old laptops.
- Strong experience supporting remote employees.
- Participate in IT projects and system upgrades.
- Collaborate with the IT team to improve and innovate IT services and support.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures to protect company data and systems.
- Offer guidance and training to end-users on software applications and IT procedures.
- Create and maintain documentation for IT support processes and user guides.
- Other duties, as assigned.
WHAT AMC IS LOOKING FOR
- BS/BA degree Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
- Proven IT Help Desk and customer support experience.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
- Ability to install, configure, and maintain personal computers, networks, and related hardware and software.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra and M365 product deployment and support.
- Experience with IT service management tools (e.g., Zendesk, Jira - JSM).
- Excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.
- Passion for AMC’s mission.
- Energized by collaborating across the organization.
WHAT AMC CAN OFFER YOU
Salary range: $57,528 - $77,622
We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits
- Health Plan: Generous employer contributions with optional vision and dental.
- Other Insurance: 100% employer paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability.
- Career Progression: The potential to have annual compensation reviews commensurate with performance and effort.
- Retirement: Mandatory 403(b) with 4% matching employer contributions and a vesting schedule.
- Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks of paid earned time and up to 11 paid company holidays.
- Other Team Member Perks:
- 30% discount on AMC Merchandise
- Free Annual AMC Membership
- 10 Free nights at AMC locations
- Educational Assistance
- Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!
HOW TO APPLY AT AMC
Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please.
The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.
The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.
Skills Required
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
- Proven IT Help Desk and customer support experience
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra and M365 product deployment
- Experience with IT service management tools (e.g., Zendesk, Jira - JSM)
What We Do
The Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation's oldest conservation and recreation organization, dedicated to protecting, enjoying, and understanding the outdoors through advocacy, education, and land stewardship.
