Assistant Location Manager Free Meals & Housing - Glacier National Park

Full Time
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Posted
Job description
Overview:

Now Hiring for a Summer 2023 Assistant Location Manager to LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE at Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park!
At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and competent people who share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park. You will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

Glacier National Park sees over 3 million annual visitors and encompasses just over 1 million acres of largely wilderness area and is known for its seemingly endless acres of rugged and breathtaking landscapes. Glacier National Park was established in 1910 and stands today as a monument to wild natural places. As part of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem, the park includes 175 named mountains, 762 lakes (131 named lakes), 200+ named waterfalls and 26 named glaciers, as well as 1,000 plant species, and hundreds of animal species. Employees can explore the park’s 745 miles of hiking trails, take a bus tour on Going-to-the-Sun Road, or kayak in clear lakes.

The Details:
  • Seasonal position starts in April and extends through late-September 2023
  • Location: Lake McDonald Lodge
  • Pay Rate: $1,788.00 bi-weekly
  • Schedule Varies: Average 40-45 hours/week
  • Perks include:
    • Free employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) for management position
    • Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
    • Free Red Bus and Boat Tours (as available)
    • Free Glacier National Park season pass
    • Exclusive Retail and Dining discounts in Glacier
    • $350 Referral Bonus Program
    • The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities:
This position combines the best of hospitality management, employee engagement, and housing operations!
  • Act as the Location Manager in their absence.
  • Work with department managers and directors to ensure departmental standards are frequently monitored and are met or exceeded, and a commitment to excellent employee performance is instilled.
  • Ensure Xanterra standards and policies are executed across all departments in a consistent manner.
  • Oversee all off duty employee personnel issues and opportunities including employee housing, organization of employee recognition, events and outings.
  • Greet new staff and give short tour of the housing area, rules, and regulations.
  • Take a lead role in creating events, and promoting the employee recreation opportunities at the property.
  • Assist in overseeing the employee housing dorm cleaners to ensure standards are maintained in employee housing as well conduct weekly employee housing inspections.
  • Work closely with Human Resources and departmental managers to ensure employee experience expectations are met. Including housing, recreation, safety, and performance.
  • Ensure that all employee complaints, regardless of the issue, are turned over to the Human Resources Department immediately. Lead and/or participate in investigations as needed.
  • Respond positively and empathetically to all guest complaints with the objective of solving the problem to the satisfaction of both the guest and the Company prior to the departure of the guest.
  • Review guest survey feedback and follow up as necessary.
  • Participate in the weekly location department Manager Meeting.
  • Assist in the immediate follow-up of all deficiencies noted on National Park Service Evaluations working with maintenance and other department managers/directors.
  • Ensure that proper lost and found procedures are followed by all personnel at the location.
  • Continuously evaluate safety concerns throughout all departments, and inside and outside housing buildings. Work with Safety and Security leads on property to instill a safety oriented culture.
  • Maintain a daily manager’s log of all events taking place on location. Entries into the manager’s log are to be professional and represent an objective view of all employee and guest issues that have taken place during the course of the operating season.
  • Enforce all Company policies and procedures as determined by Xanterra Parks and Resorts.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Location Manager or General Manager.
  • Possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License and comply with Xanterra Driver Safety Program and Policy.
Qualifications:

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

  • Must possess outstanding leadership skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent organization, time management, must be goal oriented, and have strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be flexible and adaptable to dynamic situations and have good decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to deescalate high pressure situations in regards to guest’s visits and employee life.
  • Ability to create a welcoming and engaging environment for our on-property seasonal employees. This includes creating a variety of events and programs throughout the summer. Employee engagement and guest satisfaction is crucial to ensure a successful summer in Glacier National Park.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Stand and/or walk up to eight hours per shift.
  • Requires bending, kneeling, stretching and reaching throughout a shift.
  • Must be able to climb stairs.
  • Must be able to walk on uneven terrain, including icy and snow covered areas.
  • Working safely with required chemicals.
  • Disposition suitable for extensive public contact.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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