Trail West Lodge: Landscape Worker (April - November 2027)

Young Life•Buena Vista, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will take care of all that grows on the camp property (i.e., lawns, flowers, trees, etc.). The position is hourly and seasonal, usually from late spring to early autumn. In the summer months, this position is not only a gardener but directs summer staff gardeners. Trail West Lodge is looking for a seasonal Landscape Worker from April - November, 2027. Trail West Lodge exists to provide guests with the most meaningful family vacation ever. The Trail West team is looking for high capacity and fun-seeking ministers of the gospel who desire to serve on camp staff. As a staff at Trail West Lodge, we prioritize professional, personal and spiritual development for all team members & we are committed to providing a high level of hospitality to all our guests. As Young Life's only nationally run family camp, we host families from all over the country during the summer, with facilities and programs designed to invite guests into a deeper relationship with Jesus and greater involvement with the Mission of Young Life. During the spring and fall, we host Christian retreats and conferences from churches and para-church organizations. We are a seasonal operation, open from March - November and using the winter months as project season. Trail West is located just outside of in Buena Vista, Colorado. Though Buena Vista is a small town, it has all your necessities and a lot of outdoor activities to explore.

Requirements

High school education
Continuing courses in horticulture
Knowledge of area plants and shrubs highly desired.
Ability to oversee day-to-day maintenance functions, personnel and projects.
Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff.
Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important.
All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.
profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord
subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith
be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization
refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life
abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Responsibilities

Maintain the existing landscape of the camp by: Watering (i.e., sprinklers, hoses and watering cans) all that grow on the property daily.
Feeding (i.e., fertilizers, mulches and soil additives) on a scheduled basis.
Pruning dead branches, vines or unwanted foliage.
Mowing and edging all lawns on a weekly basis.
Weeding, where necessary, all beds, lawns and paths.
Develop work assignments and special projects for summer staff gardeners.
Work with the hospitality coordinator on developing special projects.
Police and take care of the gardening shed by making sure that all tools are working properly and are stored in an orderly fashion. Keep the building swept and clean.
Put in new landscaping (i.e., planting flowers, shrubs and trees, laying sod, etc.).
Order and purchase various flowers, shrubs, trees, sod, etc.
Keep good records and develop schedules on what has been completed, what needs to be completed and when it needs to be completed.
Learn and document new ways of doing things better.