Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Gerlach Residence Lead will assist with allocations of rooms, trailer spaces and living boxes / containers on our properties. In addition, the Gerlach Residence Lead will help support reservations, check-in / check-out, security, cleaning, caretaking, and housing for all visitors (including staff and guests), and tracking placement of all assets and personal trailers.
This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt role, based in Gerlach, NV running from July to October, 2025.
The deadline to apply for this role is 5 : 00 pm Pacific on March 21st 2025.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Property Security (10%)
- Greet visitors, staff, utility workers, and inspectors.
- Ensure property remains secure, and the closed houses remain unoccupied.
- Perform daily checks at all of the Housing Properties.
- Track and update placement of BMTs and personal trailers on properties.
Property Caretaking (55%)
Perform weekly walk-throughs of the property, noting safety and maintenance concerns and passing information to the Gerlach Residence Manager.Assist the Gerlach Residence Manager with housing needs for staff, visitors, and any other guests as required.Will be responsible for the safety, security, maintenance and general oversight of the property.Work with the Gerlach Residence Manager to place BMTs and personal trailers as needed on the properties. Proper placement will allow various teams to leave the properties in a timely fashion so they can meet their deadlines.Work with the Housing Crew in the collection and removal of trash from their respective properties weekly.Work with other crews and vendors (power, water etc) to ensure operational needs are met.Report any property damage and / or malfunctions, misuse of property, safety issues, or concerns to the Gerlach Residence Manager.Be available after hours to respond to property maintenance emergencies or other issues.Perform various other duties as assigned by Burning Man Project.Administrative (30%)
Assist the Gerlach Residence Manager to maintain property status and improvement tracking documents.Track and update placement of BMTs and personal trailers on properties.Follow crew schedules to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.As needed, submit receipts and any expense reports, ensuring forms are complete and submitted on time.Attend Burning Man Staff Meetings, and share the information with the crew.Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)
Maintain positive relationships with nearby neighbors and community members to keep the lines of communication open and help offset the impact of the event time period; report back to NVO Council any necessary concerns the neighbors have shared.Maintain clear and regular lines of communication with NVO and DPW Team members, providing regular reports and feedback as necessary.Attend required meetings for NVO Managers and Black Rock City Staff.Improve upon Standard Operating Procedures and implement strong succession plans.Familiarize yourself with, and act in accordance with, Burning Man’s staff policies.Perform other duties as assigned by the NVO Housing Manager or the Gerlach Residence Manager.LEARNING AND TEACHING
Documentation - Drives the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to assigned duties.Teaching – Takes a leadership role in the acculturation and training of staff. Teaches live or e-learning classes, as requested. Promotes a culture of teaching and learning throughout the community.Mentoring - Mentors subordinates in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experience that will allow them to advance in the organization. Aids, encourages, and inspires their team.Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes. Participates in conferences, forums, and networking events, where appropriate.Speaking – Represents Burning Man as a subject matter expert and culture-bearer, as requested.QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Clearly and concisely communicates verbally and through written correspondence. Experienced and comfortable with using 2 way radios.Honest and ethical with a dedication to the Burning Man principles and behavioral standards.Reliable, fulfills obligationsOpen to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in daily tasks.Able to accept feedback and remain calm and focused under pressure.Maintains a respectful and polite demeanor, providing services with care, and offering thoughtful acknowledgment and accommodation of requests.Sensitive to others' needs and feelings, understanding and helpful.Inspires, motivates and encourages a collaborative work environment.Strongly analyzes and takes a creative approach to new thinking on old work.Effectively manages own time, the time of individual team members, and the efforts of the team as a whole.Instills and applies order and cleanliness to the work environment and pays careful attention to detail in the handling of important information.Working knowledge of Google products (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Microsoft Word and Excel.Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 pounds) safely and willing to get dirty.Must be able to follow directions through to task completion.Easy-going, able to switch from project to project quickly and easily.Able to work in an extreme environment including drastic temperature changes, high winds, and low to no visibility at times.Willing to live in Gerlach full time.Preferred
It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and / or is familiar with its culture.Experience in working as a caretaker or property manager.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.
REQUIRED LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.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 $17.00 per hour.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Off-playa : Work is primarily active and will require driving, walking, bending and lifting. Some of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.On-playa : Work is primarily sedentary but will also 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. Some of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.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.Powered by JazzHR
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