Summer Job Opening at Independence Lake

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Independence Lake Boat Program Manager (ILBPM)

Compensation: $20/hour

Status: Full-time (40 hrs/week) Seasonal (May 15th – Oct 15th) or as property access allows

Supervisor: Truckee Donner Land Trust (TDLT) Stewardship Director is the primary supervisor.  The ILBPM will also be directed by the Preserve Manager as necessary.    

Job Description/Job Duties:

·      Onsite housing is not available, but applicant may bring their own small to medium size RV or van (full hookups not available)

·      Must possess a valid DL and reliable means of transportation

·      Ability to obtain employer provided CPR/First Aid training

·      Ability to work alone in remote settings in adverse terrain and weather

·      Ability to lift, carry, and travel short distances with 50lbs of equipment

·      Ability to communicate verbally, written, and electronically with supervisors and staff

·      Full-time is 40 hours per week. Any overtime must be pre-approved by supervisor 

·      ILBPM will meet with TDLT supervisor once per week, or as needed, alternating between the Truckee office and onsite at I-Lake

·      Employees are expected to dress professionally while working or in areas of the preserve that are visible or accessible to the public when not working. Examples can include khakis, jeans, or Carhartt type work pants, non-branded t-shirt, or a collared shirt. Exceptions allowed with a doctor’s note

·      Ability to provide courteous, personal outreach to volunteers and the public (at no time are TDLT staff to perform in an enforcement role pertaining to CDFW fishing rules such as creel checks and confiscation)

·      ILBPM will formalize a draft manual for the boat check-out/check-in process

·      ILBPM will formalize a draft manual for Boat Program seasonal and daily opening and closing procedures

·      ILBPM will draft a boat program staffing schedule for review and approval by the Preserve Manager and TDLT Stewardship Director.

·      Ability to obtain and implement current CA Boater Safety Card Program

·      Ensure the Marine Recreation Association (MRA) Boat Rental Checklist, or equivalent industry standard, is completed and retained

·      Ensure the Boat Use Agreement is completed before each check out and retained

·      Perform daily check of kayaks and motor boats to make sure each craft is in good working condition and stocked with appropriate safety gear (personal flotation device, oar/paddle, emergency whistle, and tow rope.

·      Inventory and manage watercraft fleet including safety items, paddles, motors etc. Perform basic repairs to the fleet and coordinate service and repairs as necessary. Stock repair parts at the beginning of the season to ensure repairs can be facilitated during the season.

Contact Kevin@tdlandtrust.org with a resume and references if interested.