Facilities Manager (Greenland - Remote Camp)

STATUS: Actively Hiring for Current Openings

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Natural Habitat Adventures is seeking a driven, positive, detail-oriented Facilities Manager to join our Base Camp Greenland Field Team, as featured on our East Greenland Arctic Adventure beginning in June 2027.

The Facilities Manager oversees the technical setup, maintenance, and repair of camp systems and infrastructure to help provide an exceptional and safe experience for our guests in one of the most spectacular and remote places on Earth.

This position reports to the Greenland Camp Manager.

SCHEDULING & LOCATION

This is a field-based, seasonal contract position from mid-June to mid-September. Base Camp Greenland is located on a remote island with no independent travel options.

While your hours will vary from day to day, it is certain that you will need to work long hours every day (including some very early mornings and late evenings) in order to
accomplish our goal of ultimate customer service.

To comply with Greenland’s tourism regulations, only applicants who are legally authorized to work in Greenland without requiring a work permit (citizens of Greenland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden) will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead pre-season technical setup, including building, developing, and maintaining camp systems and infrastructure.
• Maintain and repair camp infrastructure such as Zodiacs, outboard motors, generators, kayaks, propane and electrical appliances, and tension-fabric buildings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot essential camp systems, including water supply, wastewater discharge, electrical generation and transmission, waste management, and fuel storage/use.
• Support Expedition Leaders and local boat drivers each morning by staging technical excursion equipment, such as Zodiacs and kayaks.
• Assist with logistics including carrying guest luggage, unloading incoming shipments, and general camp support.
• Collaborate with the camp team on dishwashing and other shared operational tasks.
• Purchase supplies in the local community as needed and maintain positive local relationships.
• Clean and maintain firearms in accordance with safety protocols.
• Assist with end-of-season breakdown, storage, inventory, and documentation of needs for future seasons.
• Work with on-site staff to learn and uphold all safety procedures, including polar bear safety, first aid, and emergency response.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

• Three or more years of facilities management experience in remote camp environments.

• Strong working knowledge of off-grid water and electrical systems.

• Experience operating and maintaining generators.

• General understanding of catalytic heaters, their hazards, and maintenance needs.

• High competency in outboard motor maintenance and repair.

• Familiarity with Zodiac maintenance, operation, and best practices (strongly preferred).

• Skilled problem-solver comfortable troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, structural, and plumbing issues.

• Proven dependability, teamwork, sound decision-making, and interpersonal communication.

• Experience living and working in remote areas for extended periods; Arctic experience strongly preferred.

• Experience driving Zodiacs near icebergs and in intertidal zones strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated competency and comfort with firearms; significant experience in polar bear country strongly preferred.

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
  and comfortably perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and bending throughout the day.

• Customer service experience strongly preferred.

• Required certifications: Wilderness First Aid (WFR preferred), CPR,
  Food Handler’s, and Firearms License.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation is commensurate with experience and paid on a daily basis, plus gratuities. Work hours and requirements may vary based on operational needs.

Nat Hab provides in-season housing and meals, round-trip transportation to/from Greenland, branded gear, and any necessary work permits.

Additional benefits include gear and travel discounts.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Natural Habitat Adventures is a growing company that welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We seek to foster and maintain a welcoming, inclusive and high-performing culture in our office and in the field. Even if you don’t have experience in the travel sector, we invite you to show us how you can help Nat Hab become an even stronger company.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required of persons so classified or assigned.

**Please submit all application materials in English only***