Site Host(s) - Salmon, ID

POSITION TITLE:Site Host                                                                                           

Open until filled

TIME COMMITMENT:     20 hours per person per weekJune-August (can be extended any time from May-October)

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center and the City of Salmon, Idaho

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION’S MISSION: The Sacajawea Center’s mission is to foster the knowledge and appreciation of the Agai’dika Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Lewis & Clark Expedition, Western frontier life, and the natural environment.

The Sacajawea Center interprets the rich cultural and natural history of the Salmon and Lemhi River Country, deepening people’s connection to the unique place this area holds in our nation’s history, which was shaped in part by the Lewis & Clark Expedition and Sacajawea as well as her people, the Agai’dika Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

LOCATION: Working in Salmon, located in east central Idaho, offers a great opportunity for someone seeking a summer experience in a unique and interesting setting. Salmon is the gateway to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the homeland of Sacajawea, and the self-proclaimed whitewater capital of the world. Here you will find rugged peaks, alpine lakes, the famous Salmon River, and front row seats to prominent parts of American history. This stunning landscape inspires reverence and observation as well as offers unlimited opportunities for hiking, fishing, mountain biking, camping, boating, and many other recreational activities.

The Sacajawea Center is one of a kind. Opened in 2003 to commemorate the Lewis and Clark bicentennial, the Center boasts 71 acres with walking trails, an interpretive center, an amphitheater, a dog park, the Learning Center with space for meetings, performances, art shows and parties, a rustic 75 seat theater, a community garden, and the Salmon Outdoor School where primitive and ancestral skills classes are held weekly. The Center partners with twelve local agencies and organizations who provide rich layers of content and support and were instrumental in making the Center a reality.

POSITION SUMMARY: Perfect for an individual or couple with their own RV - interested in cultural and natural history! The site host assists in creating positive, memorable experiences for visitors and community members at the Sacajawea Center. They primarily work in visitor services and grounds maintenance but may support all aspects of operations at the Center including educational programming and events. Site hosts each work a minimum of 20 hours per week (which may include weekends and holidays) and are required to be on site 4 days a week. All hosts will work with the director to create a work plan with specific duties and scheduled times to work.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• ·         Greet visitors, answer questions, provide tourist information and be readily accessible to the public while on duty
• ·         Work in the Interpretive Center collecting admission fees and providing information as needed (up to 2, 4 hour shifts a week)
• ·         Inform visitors of park rules and regulations and notify staff if action is needed
• ·         Walking the trail system, engaging visitors

Other duties, as assigned:

Cleaning/Maintenance:

• ·         Checking restrooms for cleanliness: cleaning sinks, mirrors, toilets, etc. as assigned; restocking paper supplies
• ·         Removing litter/debris and emptying trash onsite
• ·         Weeding shrub/flower beds and trimming vegetation; mowing and maintaining lawns using riding/push mowers and trimmers as assigned; applying mulch and other top dressings; watering trees and lawn areas, flower pots/beds with hoses and sprinklers as needed
• ·         Replacing light bulbs and maintaining buildings as needed

Interpretation:

• ·         May develop trail-side stations for visitors

Emergency Operations (as needed):

• ·         In the absence of staff, take appropriate action during visitor or maintenance emergencies: identify problems, obtain relevant information, notify appropriate authorities (staff, police, ambulance, etc.)

Equipment Operation (only if properly trained):

• ·         During the performance of duties listed above, host may operate and help maintain a variety of equipment: pickup truck, electric powered golf cars, riding and push mowers, backpack and walk-behind blowers, power trimmers, and weed eaters

Special Projects (as needed):

• ·         Assist with event implementation
• ·         Assist with special projects related to operations. These projects can be structured to the volunteer’s interests and talents.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• ·         Free campsite equipped with water, electricity, and sewer hook-ups
• ·         City vehicle provided for work-related driving needs
• ·         Worker’s compensation while on the job
• ·         Complete orientation and job training
• ·         Continual evaluation and feedback on job performance
• ·         Uniform provided
• ·         Garden space available for growing vegetables etc.
• ·         Personal vehicle mileage may be reimbursed for project work
• ·         A beautiful location for a seasonal position!

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Latest start day is June 1, 2015.