MWI Land Department Assistant

Land Department Assistant – Winter Season

MAINE WOODS INITIATIVE (MWI)

Land Department Assistant – Winter Season

Position: Land Department Assistant – Winter Season

Supervisor: MWI Land Department Supervisor, Land Department Manager

Summary:

The MWI Land Department Assistant  position is responsible, in coordination with the MWI Land and Recreation Manager and other support staff, for winter operational management and maintenance of bridges, trails, signs, and access points, to provide a favorable guest experience, on the AMC’s KIW and Roach properties. The Land Department Assistant is a resident host for the AMC and is expected to support the delivery of AMC activities, programs and facility services.  The Land Department Assistant is responsible for the quality, safety and efficiency of work associated with this position.

Priorities include, maintaining and grooming trails, maintaining signage, plowing and sanding road ways, and maintaining access points all in a high quality condition, fulfilling operational needs, supporting AMC’s programs and the mission of providing responsible outdoor recreation activities, education opportunities and conservation practices.

Goals and specific objectives are developed seasonally based on short and long range goals for MWI.  Performance, in relation to goals and objectives, is evaluated periodically during the employment period.

Responsibilities in collaboration with MWI Land Department Supervisor and Maintenance Staff:

• Maintain and groom winter ski trails, maintain trail signage, winter road maintenance (plowing, sanding)
• Provide friendly and attentive professional guest services
• Provide safe transportation of guests to and from facilities, via company vehicle, as necessary
• Work closely with staff in the construction of trails.
• Assist in the transport guests luggage to and from the winter parking areas to the appropriate lodge
• Assist with the transportation of cargo to and from the lodges
• Provides periodic backup support to lodge staff as requested by the Operations Manager
• Perform snowmobile and equipment maintenance as required and maintain the neatness and operations of maintenance and equipment storage areas
• Implement energy conservation and environmentally sound practices in daily operations
• Provide information to visitors and guests about the AMC, local natural and cultural history, risk management, outdoor recreation opportunities, and AMC land management practices
• Maintain accurate financial records and control routine expenses based on an approved, annual operating budget
• Attend off-site meetings as needed and as MWI schedules permit
• Assist in the development of short and long range plans and operating and capital budgets
• Read and comply with all AMC and MWI policy and procedure in relation to the position and housing at MWI
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Exceptional customer service skills and outgoing friendly attitude
• Ability to be a solid team contributor, while also working alone at times
• Ability to safely operate a snowmobile and work for extended periods of time outdoors in winter weather conditions alone
• Ability Travel to all AMC worksites in all seasons. Physical ability to travel safely in the backcountry in all weather conditions, carrying up to 40 pounds of gear
• Ability to complete a diverse variety of work tasks and non-conventional work schedules
• Ability to hike, ski, snowshoe and instruct others in these activities as required
• Commitment to the Conservation-Education-Recreation mission of the AMC
• Valid Wilderness First Aid certification or the ability to obtain
• Valid Maine drivers license
• Ability to use a computer to send and receive email, and create Microsoft Word documents

To Apply: Please include your resume and a cover letter along with three (3) professional references when applying. No phone calls, please. 

The AMC has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.

The AMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies and procedures. Our goal is to be a community that is comfortable, inviting and accessible for people of any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Join us!