patricejustin
02-14-2013, 21:13
Summer Assistant Position at Bears Den Trail Center and Hostel
The Bears Den Managers are seeking an assistant to live on-site and help host hikers and other guests at the hostel and Trail Center. The position lasts ten weeks during the summer of 2013. Bears Den is a hostel and campground on the Appalachian Trail in northern Virginia, operated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and owned by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Preference will be given to someone with a desire to serve others, as well as a knowledge and love of the outdoors, the Appalachian Trail and the hiking community. Flexibility and the ability to get along with a wide variety of people is a must. The assistant will live in a community setting and work alongside the managers.
Time in this position will be spent primarily in two areas:
Housekeeping and Trail Center upkeep
Welcoming and hosting guests
Responsibilities will also include the following, depending in part on the skills and interest of the applicant:
Performing outdoor lawn, garden and trail maintenance
Assisting with on-going improvement projects
Camp store and cash register operation
Helping the managers as needed
A modest wage and lodging will be offered for this 10-week position. Exact start and end dates are somewhat flexible but will fall between May and August. Must be 18 years or older to apply.
If interested, please send a letter of application, resume and 3 professional/personal references to Bears Den Trail Center, 18393 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd., Bluemont, VA 20135 or email [email protected] You may also view the Trail Center’s website at www.bearsdencenter.org (http://www.bearsdencenter.org)
The Bears Den Managers are seeking an assistant to live on-site and help host hikers and other guests at the hostel and Trail Center. The position lasts ten weeks during the summer of 2013. Bears Den is a hostel and campground on the Appalachian Trail in northern Virginia, operated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and owned by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Preference will be given to someone with a desire to serve others, as well as a knowledge and love of the outdoors, the Appalachian Trail and the hiking community. Flexibility and the ability to get along with a wide variety of people is a must. The assistant will live in a community setting and work alongside the managers.
Time in this position will be spent primarily in two areas:
Housekeeping and Trail Center upkeep
Welcoming and hosting guests
Responsibilities will also include the following, depending in part on the skills and interest of the applicant:
Performing outdoor lawn, garden and trail maintenance
Assisting with on-going improvement projects
Camp store and cash register operation
Helping the managers as needed
A modest wage and lodging will be offered for this 10-week position. Exact start and end dates are somewhat flexible but will fall between May and August. Must be 18 years or older to apply.
If interested, please send a letter of application, resume and 3 professional/personal references to Bears Den Trail Center, 18393 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd., Bluemont, VA 20135 or email [email protected] You may also view the Trail Center’s website at www.bearsdencenter.org (http://www.bearsdencenter.org)