Lodging Crew

Shambhala Music Festival; Salmo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a renowned outdoor festival as part of the Lodging Crew! This dynamic role offers the chance to create cozy spaces and assist guests in a beautiful natural setting. You'll be instrumental in setting up and maintaining accommodations, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for attendees. If you love working outdoors, have a passion for teamwork, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the spirit of community and contribute to an unforgettable experience at one of the most beloved music festivals in the region!

Qualifications

• Experience working with basic tools; training provided for suitable candidates.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk long distances on the farm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in moving and setting up camping equipment and maintaining cleanliness.
• Conduct walkthroughs to engage with guests and address their needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Basic tool usage

Customer service

Adaptability

Tools

Camping equipment

Basic landscaping tools

Job description

Love creating cozy spaces and working outdoors? Join our Lodging Crew and help set up campsites, assist guests, and keep the landscape looking its best.

• Job Type:Full-Time, Temporary position
• Position Dates: May/June - August 2025
• Work Location:Shambhala Music Festival site near Salmo, BC.

The Lodging Crew will play a pivotal role in ensuring the setup and upkeep of accommodations for event participants, as well as the post-show teardown. This includes overseeing site selection and access to lodging facilities, offering support and assistance to attendees with lodging-related questions, and collaborating closely with other event teams to maintain a seamless lodging operation. Additionally, the team is responsible for upholding cleanliness and safety standards in all lodging areas. To effectively meet the demands of the event, team members must be available to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, to accommodate event schedules and attendee needs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in moving all equipment within the Lodging area (tents, air mattresses, etc.).
• Keep the area clean and remove all garbage.
• Set-up/tear-down tents, air mattresses, and other amenities, ensuring items are clean or are packaged to be cleaned.
• Assist with landscaping duties.
• Assist with any minor construction to be completed.
• Assist with decorating and installing lighting as needed.
• Inventory leftover supplies and equipment, keeping neat and accurate records.
• Regularly conduct walkthroughs in lodging areas to greet and engage with guests, ensuring their well-being and addressing any needs or concerns.
• Taking care of the hospitality needs of Shambhalodging guests and addressing any concerns immediately.
• Driving vehicles and/or eBikes to complete tasks.
• Perform additional tasks as requested.
• Ensure hours worked are documented, signing in and out with your Supervisor.
• Attend daily tailgate meetings with your supervisor at the beginning of your shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assess equipment and report any faulty or damaged equipment to the Lodging Manager or Supervisor.
• Acquire necessary equipment to accomplish tasks.
• Scrutinize systems for flaws and areas to improve efficiency.
• Report any discrepancies, potential issues or hazards to the Supervisor immediately, assist in remedy of the situation.
• Refines processes and keeps learning best practices.

Qualifications Include:

• Experience working with basic tools - Training can be provided on site for the right candidates.
• Experience being part of a team and working toward a common goal.
• Relatively fit and healthy and able to lift up to 50 pounds (will have to walk long distances on farm).
• Experience setting up camping equipment is an asset.
• Landscaping experience is an asset.
• Ability to work with basic tools (training provided).
• Ability to work efficiently with a team.
• Take direction well.
• Flexible and able to respond to changes in working conditions.
• Comfortable working early mornings and outdoors in potentially unfavorable weather while maintaining a positive demeanor.
• Patient performing repetitive tasks.
• Maintain awareness of the environment, sense of responsibility for fellow crew members as well as company image.
• Passionate about delivering safe and inclusive events.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse work space without personal judgments or bias.
• Execute and display the Shambhala spirit of love, magic, and welcome at each point of contact in a warm and friendly way!

Ready to join the team?Submit your resume and cover letter below.

Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Shambhala Music Festival is committed to employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

Please watch the video below for an inside look at the culture you’ll be joining at Shambhala Music Festival!