Site Host

Position Summary:

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is a 1200acre wildlife refuge located in south San Antonio TX. The property is owned by the local water utility San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and managed by the National Audubon Society. The historic Leeper House serves as its visitor center with a small education pavilion on property. The site includes 7.5 miles of both walking and/or driving trails.

The center and the surrounding grounds are open yearround and attract visitors from all over the world. Being a part of the Audubon team means making a difference for conservation. The Site Host position is a parttime seasonal position assisting with essential end of day and after hours functions related to guest safety and facility support and security. Site Hosts support Mitchell Lake Audubon Center by ensuring all visitors have left the property at the close of business hours and securing the gates and parking lot. Training provided as needed.

Site Hosts can expect to work an average of 510 hours per scheduled week. This position is based on workcamper/park host positions at state and national parks across the country.

The Site Host positions are filled by RV campers and are required to live onsite in their personal RV on one of Audubons two RV pads. RV sites are equipped with water sewer and electricity hookups. Site Hosts share closing responsibilities with staff as needed.

Compensation:

$15.00 / hour

Essential Functions:

• Open/Close the front gate to visitors at the appropriate time.

• Provide assistance in setup/cleanup of facility rentals.

• Unlock/Lock Visitor Center at opening/closing.

• Check trails and roads before opening/closing for obstacles due to weather overgrowth or visitors.

• Check/restock supplies at the pavilion bathroom during opening/closing.

• Check/restock supplies at center bathrooms during opening/closing.

• Communicate supply and maintenance needs to the Center Resource Coordinator.

• Provide customer service support as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have an RV a valid drivers license and a personal cell phone with the service provider.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

• Ability to make sound decisions related to safety and security.

• Must be eager to learn and share knowledge.

• Must be comfortable working with youth and the public.

• Must be selfmotivated and able to both follow directions and work independently.

• Must demonstrate the ability to be reliable and punctual.

• Ability to drive utility vehicle ATV riding mower tractor and/or 1215 passenger van a plus.

• Preferred experience as a park host or work camper in a state or national park setting.

• Preferred experience in general maintenance working with the public and/or in customer service roles.

• Bird and plant identification experience (especially as it relates to Texas) is a plus but not required.

• Ability to walk at least 2 miles to conduct trail sweep preferred.

• Ability to lead walking tours and programs while outdoors on and offtrail preferred.

• Experience with active outdoor work including hiking and observing wildlife in physically strenuous settings variable weather conditions remote locations and hazardous terrain preferred.

• First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.

• Multilingual preferred (Spanish English ASL etc.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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