Individual Placement - Lumberman's Monument Recreation Technician

Student Conservation Association • Oscoda Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Candidate will work closely with Forest Visitor Information Specialists and visitor center staff at Lumberman's Monument Visitor's Center. The work performed will be taxing and successful applicants must be highly motivated and thusiastic about working inside and outside, in a team setting and weather conditions (rainy, hot/humid, etc.) for 8 hours per day, weekend and holiday work is required. The candidate will provide assistance to the daily operations and management of a very busy US Forest Service Visitor Center. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with other departments and become familiarized with the agency and will have opportunities to accomplish all goals and requirements for successful completion on their position.

Requirements

• Valid state Driver's License
• Ability to stand for long periods of time without a break
• All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
• Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling cash and using a cash register
• Experience providing customer service

Responsibilities

• Working at a Visitor's Center (Over 120,000 visitors annually)
• Recreation pass sales
• Issue USFS Fuelwood Permits
• Selling interpretive association merchandise and educational materials
• Maintain merchandise inventory and stocking of sales floor displays
• Basic maintenance of recreation sites - trash pick-up and restroom cleaning
• Daily inspections of outdoor interpretive displays
• Developing and conducting interpretive programs
• National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) camping permits
• Makes contacts with forest users and visitors
• Orienting visitors and assisting with trip planning
• Working in a team setting
• Mowing grass and trimming
• Operating a government vehicle
• Other miscellaneous projects and maintenance duties as needed
• Trail maintenance
• Developed recreation site maintenance - painting, sign repair, etc.

Benefits

• $500/week Living Allowance
• $1,100 Travel Allowance, paid once with first paycheck
• Housing on-site
• Defensive Drive Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed