What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visitor Information Assistant position at Discover Your Northwest?
LOCATION:Quinault, Washington
WAGES/PAY:$16.50 / hour
EXPERIENCE:Some experience required
START DATE:Starts soon! May 15, 2023
Discover Your Northwest, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of public lands in the Pacific Northwest and Olympic National Forest are hiring a Visitor Information Assistant at the Quinault Ranger Station.
Government housing may be available; local candidates preferred.
Classification: Part-time/Seasonal, Hourly/Non-exempt
Work Schedule: Thursday through Saturday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Position Dates: May 15 – September 30, 2023
Pay: $15.74 per hour
About the Position:
- The primary purpose of the positions is the dissemination of information to the public through various means.
- Assists with the implementation of the visitor information program, coordinating with staff specialists to provide
- accurate, timely information to the public through in-person service hours, responding to phone inquiries and updating social media platforms.
- Performs activities for the front desk when open such as opening and closing, raising, and lowering the flag, and maintaining a front desk presence.
- Manages sale, inventory, and control of various merchandise for Discover Youth Northwest
- Arranges informational interpretive displays in the reception area or visitor center.
- Assists with developing, creating, and posting informational handouts and flyers concerning safety, events, and other items of importance.
- Supports the office by performing such duties as monitoring of field going personnel for safety purposes.
About the Forest:
A small but mighty national forest, the Olympic National Forest is uniquely situated on the Olympic Peninsula, a primarily rural area surrounded by saltwater on three sides, with the Olympic Mountains nestled at its center and the continuously expanding I-5 urban centers (Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Everett) just a short drive away.
The unique physical and social environments surrounding the Olympic Peninsula generate management needs that drive the way we approach our work. Driven by relationships and guided by science, the Olympic National Forest is committed to being a team-oriented, collaborative organization that nurtures a respectful, professional workplace. The Forest is building a staff of diverse, adaptive leaders who provide innovative ideas from different perspectives to develop thoughtful solutions to complex opportunities. The Olympic National Forest embraces a culture of learning, inclusion, service, and accountability.
About the Discover Your Northwest:
Discover Your Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social enterprise operating in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Montana. We passionately believe in the people-value of Northwest public lands and are dedicated to ensuring that our public lands are places of education, recreation, and inspiration for everyone. We are proud to be partners with the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, City of Seattle Parks and Recreation, and Washington State Parks.
We cultivate appreciation of Northwest public lands by operating on-site educational bookstores that provide visitors with high-quality books, educational products, maps, media, and other items that enhance visitor understanding. Our retail sales fund visitor events and programs, state-of-the-art displays, free publications, speakers and performances, habitat cleanup and restoration, and programs for volunteers of all social backgrounds.
Our retail activities provide the foundation for us to successfully fundraise for various projects and administer grants and agreements that enhance visitor experiences across Northwest public lands.
You'll find us in urban industrial locations as well as remote wilderness areas. Whether serving the visitors of the Ballard Locks in Seattle or Montana's historic Lolo Pass Visitor Center, we are proud to serve our mission in well-loved places across the Northwest. Learn more at DiscoverNW.org!
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position and excited about joining our team this summer send your resume and a brief cover letter expressing your interest and skills to Community Engagement & Public Affairs Officer, Cori Rendón, corina.rendon@usda.govby April 14th, 2023.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17
