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Are you passionate about sharing your love of the outdoors and educating others? 

Sequoia Parks Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the natural beauty of Sequoia National Park. We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Field Institute Manager to oversee our programs, manage staff, and ensure exceptional visitor experiences within the parks.

Starting Salary: $1280.00 per week Salary Range Potential: $66560 -$124235 per year

Job Type: Year-round Full-time / Overtime Exempt

Benefits:

• Medical
• 401k
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Health Savings Account, plus more

Primary Responsibilities of the Position:

• Manage daily operations on-site at the Crystal Cave (May-Nov) and remotely for Pear Lake Winter Hut (Dec-Apr)
• Develop and deliver high-quality interpretive programs on diverse topics related to the natural and cultural history of the parks and surrounding areas.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff, including naturalists, guides, and hut keepers.
• Schedule staff and programs, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with various park partners.
• Provide exceptional customer service to park visitors, answering questions and addressing their needs.

Qualifications:

• Strong supervisory and organizational skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, conducting tours, or resource interpretation.
• Proficiency in tools and software to support staff scheduling, inventory, reservations, and using various software programs (Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks effectively, and thrive in a physically demanding environment.
• Valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background and DMV check.
• Commitment to safety and a willingness to comply with all park regulations and safety protocols.
• First aid, CPR, and AED certifications are required.

Location:
Ash Mountain or Lodgepole in Sequoia National Park. Peak Season park housing may be available for employee only. However, year-round housing is not available at this time.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application online by clicking the appropriate button below.

Note: This position involves working in potentially unpredictable and challenging environments and can be physically demanding. The work environment includes working and driving in the early morning, daytime, evening, and night. Working in the parks exposes employees to unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations.

Sequoia Parks Conservancy is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Join us in our mission to preserve the natural beauty of Sequoia National Park and provide visitors with meaningful experiences that inspire conservation efforts for generations to come.

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Giant Forest Museum (GFM) and Lodgepole Visitor Center (LP)

Sequoia Parks Conservancy seeks an experienced, professional, and conscientious individual to join our team as a Park Store Manager. The Park Store Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, including merchandise sales and visitor interactions, in the Conservancy’s Park Store(s) in the Giant Forest Museum (GFM) and Lodgepole Visitor Center (LP) inside Sequoia National Park. These bookstores can be high-volume locations during peak season. 

To succeed in this role, the applicant must work well with coworkers, the public, and agency partners, cope well under periods of stress, and adapt to changes beyond the Conservancy’s control.

There is no in-park housing available for this position. The Giant Forest Museum and Lodgepole Visitor Center Manager must travel to their worksite(s) from outside the park. For employees with a clean driving record, an SPC vehicle will be available for their use from headquarters to the Giant Forest.

REQUIREMENTS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
• Ability and willingness to promote SPC mission, programs, membership, merchandise, services, and fundraising efforts.
• Computer skills in various programs, including Google Suite, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent math skills.
• Basic bookkeeping and inventory skills.
• Experience supervising, scheduling, performance evaluations, and training staff in a busy, high-volume work environment.
• Basic understanding of topics related to the operation of the Conservancy, including national parks and natural history 
• Excellent communication, customer service, interpersonal, and employee relations skills.
• Experience operating a Point of Sale (POS) system is preferred
• Experience and ability to balance daily sales/cash reports.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills.
• Prior sales experience preferred
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team.
• Willingness to take on retail additional duties as needed or required.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required to drive an SPC vehicle.
• Ability to stand on feet up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. 
• Ability to load, move, and unload a fully loaded hand truck 250 yards.

Starting Salary: up to $28.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Year-round

The wage range for this position is $23.50- $35.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee general operations of the GFM and LP bookstores, including but not limited to scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluating SPC bookstore staff.
• Provide site-specific new hire orientation and ensure staff is trained on SPC procedures, including but not limited to safety, attendance, entering time, and expectations.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Work with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire qualified seasonal and year-round GFM/LP staff.
• Ensure adequate merchandise inventory and prepare weekly inventory orders 
• Transport inventory/recycling/trash back to Ash Mountain as needed. 
• Receive inventory, ensure accuracy, and report order discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager.
• Ensure inventory barcodes match computer barcodes.
• Perform physical inventories.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all money transactions, including receipts, deposits, and change-bank funds. 
• Ensure staff is trained to prepare daily deposits for all retail and Crystal Cave ticket sales.
• Ensure staff keep bookstore shelves stocked and displays in a clean and orderly appearance.
• Communicate any problems immediately to the Retail Operations Director.
• Work in compliance with the Conservancy’s Policies and Safety Program(s).
• Ensure staff complies with and follows all SPC policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff follows SPC uniform and appearance requirements.
• Ensure staff is trained on Crystal Cave ticket sales and visitor requirements.
• Ensure staff is trained on bear canister rental procedures.
• Expand personal knowledge of national parks, sales techniques, and computer skills.
• Work with the NPS Housing department and the Lodgepole area housing supervisor to secure necessary housing for SPC  staff.
• Communicate housing assignments and any changes to the Human Resources and Finance Director promptly.
• Assist SPC administrative staff as needed.

Primary Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Minimum Preferred Experience:

• Five years of Retail experience 
• Three years of Supervisory experience
• Two years of Managerial experience

Shift:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

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Sequoia Parks Conservancy seeks a reliable, professional, and conscientious person to join our seasonal team as a Pear Lake Winter Hut Keeper (PLWH). The PLWH Keeper manages the day-to-day operations of the Pear Lake Winter Hut.

This position is physically demanding. PLWH Keepers must be able to ski 7 miles on backcountry ski routes in both favorable and inclement weather conditions in under 8 hours. They must also be able to carry a loaded daypack on backcountry ski routes and move heavy inventory.

This position works primarily outdoors in winter conditions.

Starting Salary: $17.75 per hour

Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Up to 24 paid Sick Leave hours during the season
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Seasonal employees receive 1.5x hourly wage when scheduled to work on an SPC-observed holiday.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Part-time, Seasonal

Potential Wage Range: $17.75-26.25 per hour

Shift:
• 10-hour shift / 4 days a week
• The full season is expected to be from December 2024 through April 2025

Requirements:
• Minimum availability December 2024 through April 2025 to be eligible for hire
• Must have valid Wilderness First Responder and AIARE1 certifications
• Must be an advanced backcountry skier
• Must be able to ski with a fully loaded backpack
• Must have experience in overnight winter camping
• Must have your own backcountry ski and travel gear
• Must be willing to live inside the park in the Pear Lake Ski Hut, often sharing with approved visitors, during on-duty hours
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding NON-ADA compliant job site
• Must be in excellent physical condition and health status

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