NVO Black Rock Saloon Crew

JOB SUMMARY

The Black Rock Saloon Crew will support the Saloon Assistant Manager and the Saloon Manager in the daytime use and operations of the Black Rock Saloon. They will create and maintain a respectful, friendly, and comfortable environment where services are provided with care, taking action when necessary to prevent disorderly conduct and facility damage.

They will manage and track supplies and coordinate with the Saloon Manager and the Saloon Assistant Manager to request and place orders as necessary. This position will collaborate with the Saloon Manager to ensure that the facility is maintained, addressing repair needs as they occur.

Additionally, the Black Rock Saloon Crew will work in collaboration with the TSA team to manage the waste stream of the Saloon.

This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt role, based in Gerlach, NV running from May to October, 2025.

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on April 4th 2025.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Facility Support (75%)

• Assist with the saloon's opening and daily operations, including cleaning the facility, adhering to and exercising health and sanitation best practices, and ensuring that required standards of cleanliness are met.
• Create and maintain a respectful, friendly, and comfortable environment where services are provided with care and thoughtful acknowledgment is given, and accommodation provided to the different needs of guests.
• Monitor guest behavior and be cognizant of the potential damage that some activities could have on the use of the facility by others. Take action when necessary to prevent disorderly conduct and facility damage in order to maintain a sanitary, safe, and comfortable environment for the community.
• Review and adhere to Saloon policies and guidelines, posting clearly visible signage of rules and behavioral standards that guests can see at the time of entrance.
• Ensure the facility is in good repair, painting, addressing minor maintenance issues when possible, and reporting repairs and needs to the Saloon managers in a timely manner.
• Anticipate, stay current on and track the use of supplies (e.g. hand soap, toilet paper, printing paper), placing pre-season requests and orders for replenishment as necessary.
• Assist with maintaining the tidiness of the facility.
• Collaborate and proactively work with the TSA team to coordinate trash and recycling removal.
• Assist in establishing Saloon operating hours and overseeing volunteer use of the space after crews have moved to Black Rock City.
• Maintain clear communication and coordination with the Saloon Manager and Assistant Manager to ensure projects are completed, daily tasks are fulfilled, and the facility is prepared and adequately stocked for operating hours.
• Support the Saloon Manager and Saloon Assistant Manager in daily operations, making supply runs to Reno when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Collexodus team to assist with the proper intake and storage of donations.
• Maintain a large scope of awareness assisting with daytime crowd control, especially during long operational weekends and Restoration.
• Assist with the saloon's opening at the beginning of the season and with its closing at the end of the season.
• Work on projects consistent with carpentry and painting, to assist with upgrades related explicitly to facility use and maintenance.
• Assist with the saloon kitchen crew if they need extra hands, examples include ; set up the dining buffet, prep/cut produce, wash dishes etc.

Administrative (20%)

• Attend and support crew attendance at daily Morning Meetings.
• Serve as a mentor, positive role model, and team leader.
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with Burning Man’s staff policies.

Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Documentation - Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.
• Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.
• Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Ability to adjust schedule seasonally and relocate for the duration of the work season..
• Experienced in hospitality, ideally in a position that emphasized communicating with a high volume of users and facility maintenance.

• Strong communication skills with an awareness of the need for and ability to practice discretion.
• Knowledge of and willingness to practice cleaning and sanitation procedures as they apply to Saloon facilities.
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills that support strong relationships within the Saloon team and with guests.
• A flexible and understanding attitude that balances the needs of people and daily practicals with care and attention.
• Proactive with strong organizational skills and the capacity to accurately fulfill daily tasks and Saloon needs (e.g. place and track orders, accommodate individuals on a daily basis).
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable; fulfills obligations.
• Effectively manages own time and the efforts of the team as a whole.

PREFERRED

• It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture.
• Experience in props, decor, and faux finishing techniques.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

COMPENSATION:

Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated pay rate for this position is $15.00 to $16.50 per hour.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Off-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation.
• On-playa: Work is performed off-playa at the Black Rock Saloon.

NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA , Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
• Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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