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Paul Smith's College John Dillon Park Steward in Paul Smiths, New York
Position: John Dillon Park Steward
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Temporary Seasonal
Department: Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC)
Reports to: John Dillon Park General Maintenance Associate
Hourly Rate: $16.00/hour
Housing: Shared Housing Provided
Description:
John Dillon Park, managed by Paul Smith’s College, seeks a full-time Steward to work directly with park managers in operation of the summer visitor services, including front desk management, guest services, trail work, maintenance and periodic on-trail walking to orient visitors to the site, its natural history and ecology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide excellent, informed, and professional visitor services and public outreach for the point of entry for guests to the park through face-to-face contact and over the telephone.
Manage Park campsite registrations as needed.
Work with hand tools, power tools, drive ATV and UTV’s, clear trails and work on construction projects under the supervision of park managers.
Clean campsites and privies as needed.
Weekly on-trail walking to provide public outreach and natural history services to guests.
Assist with administrative, maintenance and logistical needs of the park.
The John Dillon Park Steward will regularly work weekends, occasional evening events and responses to camper needs when required at any hour if available.
Assist with other duties as needed or assigned by the John Dillon Park General Maintenance Associate.
Qualifications and Preferences:
Availability to start June 1, 2024, and work through October 15, 2023 (start/end date can be flexible with academic schedules).
Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive workplace.
Certification in at least one of the following: First aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder.
Knowledge of or interest in Adirondack natural history and park management.
Experience and interest in working with diverse audiences of all ages and mobility levels.
Excellent communication skills including public speaking, over the phone, in person, and written communication.
Ability to work swiftly, accurately, decisively, and independently.
Familiarization with hand tools, power tools including a chainsaw.
Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V