Seasonal Gate Attendant and Ranger
About The Position
As the Seasonal Ranger you will work as part of a team of rangers and other staff to help manage visitor expectations, maintain the property, protect natural resources, and provide for a safe and enjoyable visitor experience. Specifically, you’ll: · Representing The Trustees in accordance with the messages developed and provided by the organization’s Engagement Department. · Checking all vehicles entering the refuge for permits or passes · Reporting safety concerns, incidents, and maintenance needs to supervisor · Cleaning and inspecting work areas, parking lots, beach and trails · Environmental education-occasional tours · Effectively and professionally manage visitor complaints. · Accurately report incidents according to Trustees policy. · Assisting with parking vehicles. · Assisting with special events. · Providing assistance and information to visitors at the Wauwinet Gatehouse · Enforcing refuge rules and regulations · Maintaining the property by removing garbage, fixing fences, and maintaining signs, and reporting issues to the manager · Maintaining trails with the team · Cleaning structures as necessary · Aiding in an active nesting shorebird management program as necessary · Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation. This is a seasonal, non-exempt position (20 - 40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Beach Operations Lead.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to provide good customer service
- Prior experience working and driving in a barrier beach environment
- Prior experience working as part of a team
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience driving vehicles on sand and extracting vehicles that have become stuck in sand
- Knowledge and experience with tools and equipment required for the job (e.g., winches, jacks, tow cables, power tools)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and a s part of a team
- Perform basic maintenance for safe operation of all vehicles, including washing and cleaning out vehicle after each shift
- First aid and CPR certification desired
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
- A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
- A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
Responsibilities
- Representing The Trustees in accordance with the messages developed and provided by the organization’s Engagement Department.
- Checking all vehicles entering the refuge for permits or passes
- Reporting safety concerns, incidents, and maintenance needs to supervisor
- Cleaning and inspecting work areas, parking lots, beach and trails
- Environmental education-occasional tours
- Effectively and professionally manage visitor complaints.
- Accurately report incidents according to Trustees policy.
- Assisting with parking vehicles.
- Assisting with special events.
- Providing assistance and information to visitors at the Wauwinet Gatehouse
- Enforcing refuge rules and regulations
- Maintaining the property by removing garbage, fixing fences, and maintaining signs, and reporting issues to the manager
- Maintaining trails with the team
- Cleaning structures as necessary
- Aiding in an active nesting shorebird management program as necessary
- Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
Benefits
- Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
- Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
- Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
