Open Gate Day Staff Position
About Lula Lake Land Trust:
Lula Lake Land Trust (LLLT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in January of 1994. Dedicated to the preservation of lands located within the Rock Creek watershed on Lookout Mountain. The mission of LLLT is to preserve the natural and historic landscapes surrounding Rock Creek and its tributaries through conservation, education, and low-impact recreation.
LLLT’s Core Preserve is only open to the public on the first and last weekends of each month during our Public Access Dates, or as we call them Open Gate Days. If you love the outdoors and are interested in spending a day or two a month at Lula Lake, an Open Gate Day staff position might be the job for you.
Position Description:
The Open Gate Day (OGD) Staff position is part-time, requiring a commitment of working at least one weekend day per month. OGD Staff are responsible for providing guests with excellent customer service, relaying information about our hiking trails, natural features, and our mission statement of conservation, education, and low-impact recreation.
Additional Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Perks Of The Position:
Lula Lake Land Trust is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive environment that values and supports diversity and equality among staff, volunteers, and all its audiences and does not discriminate on factors such as race, age, gender, or sexual orientation.
Physical requirements: may be required to move boxes weighing up to 25 pounds. This job position requires standing, walking, sitting, or squatting throughout the day.
Working environment: this position is in an outdoor environment, and you may be exposed to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, or snow.
To Apply:
Please send a current resume to Daniel Roberts, Community Engagement Coordinator, at daniel@lulalake.org.
Lula Lake Land Trust (LLLT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in January of 1994. Dedicated to the preservation of lands located within the Rock Creek watershed on Lookout Mountain. The mission of LLLT is to preserve the natural and historic landscapes surrounding Rock Creek and its tributaries through conservation, education, and low-impact recreation.
LLLT’s Core Preserve is only open to the public on the first and last weekends of each month during our Public Access Dates, or as we call them Open Gate Days. If you love the outdoors and are interested in spending a day or two a month at Lula Lake, an Open Gate Day staff position might be the job for you.
Position Description:
The Open Gate Day (OGD) Staff position is part-time, requiring a commitment of working at least one weekend day per month. OGD Staff are responsible for providing guests with excellent customer service, relaying information about our hiking trails, natural features, and our mission statement of conservation, education, and low-impact recreation.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Set up the merchandise table, open the gate, and check-in registered guests using an iPad.
- Direct guests where to park.
- Relay information to guests about suggested hiking routes, hand out maps, and answer any questions about the property while emphasizing Leave No Trace principles.
- Sell LLLT merchandise using an iPad.
- Conduct a sweep of the property towards the end of the day and notify guests when it’s time to leave.
- Check trash cans and re-stock supplies in the privies if needed.
- Follow emergency protocols in the case of an incident where a guest is injured.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and provide documentation to support this.
- Must be available to work at least one weekend per month.
- Must have reliable transportation to get to Lula Lake Land Trust.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passionate about conservation, environmentalism, or outdoor recreation.
- Previous customer service experience.
- Knowledge of Leave No Trace principles.
- Comfortable utilizing an iPad to help with the check-in process and merchandise sales.
- Previous experience or comfortable driving an off-road utility vehicle.
- Ability to be flexible and work as a team.
Perks Of The Position:
- Occasional access to LLLT’s Core Preserve for hiking or mountain biking when it is typically closed (with permission from the Community Engagement Coordinator).
- A beautiful work environment which requires you to be outside all day.
- A great way to gain experience working for a conservation-based nonprofit.
- Knowing your work schedule months in advance.
Lula Lake Land Trust is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive environment that values and supports diversity and equality among staff, volunteers, and all its audiences and does not discriminate on factors such as race, age, gender, or sexual orientation.
Physical requirements: may be required to move boxes weighing up to 25 pounds. This job position requires standing, walking, sitting, or squatting throughout the day.
Working environment: this position is in an outdoor environment, and you may be exposed to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, or snow.
To Apply:
Please send a current resume to Daniel Roberts, Community Engagement Coordinator, at daniel@lulalake.org.