Activities Attendant (Seasonal)

Turner Enterprises, Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Dorm-style housing on site

Job summary

Turner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Activities Attendant for Vermejo Reserve in New Mexico for the upcoming season. The role supports outdoor activities, guest engagement, and safety, with training opportunities and lodging on-site.

Responsibilities include assisting Activity Guides, preparing equipment, and maintaining facilities, with flexible weekends/holidays. Prior similar experience preferred and a valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Must present identity and employment authorization within three days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and assist with self-guided activities.
• Support Activity Guides in prep for guest activities.
• Train during season to learn new skills and certifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and equipment; handle trash disposal.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards.
• Communicate guest feedback to leadership.

Skills

Previous experience

Valid driver’s license

Identity & work authorization docs

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification in recreation/tourism

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Activities Attendant (Seasonal)

Type: Seasonal / Hourly / Non-Exempt / Non-Benefits-Eligible

Housing: Yes
Anticipated Start Date: April 2027

Are you passionate about nature, adventure and creating unforgettable experiences for guests? Have you dreamed of working for a world-class hospitality brand which boasts some of North America’s largest, privately-owned landscapes?

At Ted Turner Reserves , we connect people with nature by providing one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences in luxury settings, and we’re looking for passionate, energetic individuals to be a part of our growing team.

Our premier Reserve, Vermejo , is currently seeking an Activities Attendant who is eager to assist in creating exciting and unforgettable outdoor experiences for guests.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As an Activities Attendant, you will provide critical support to ensure our wide variety of outdoor activities are delivered with superior standards of service.

YOU WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Welcoming and engaging with guests and assisting them on self-guided activities.
• Providing support to Activity Guides, helping them prepare for their assigned guest activities.
• Training throughout the season to learn new skills and gain certifications in activities offered by the Reserve.
• Checking activity locations within headquarters and assisting with collection and disposal of trash and maintaining cleanliness of latrines.
• Washing and detailing fleet vehicles.
• Covering Lake Attendant shifts as needed, ensuring that all lakes and boats are in clean, well-maintained condition.
• Maintaining and preparing equipment for activities, ensuring it is clean, safe, and in good working order.
• Ensuring the highest standards of first aid, safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene are met.
• Communicating guest feedback to the appropriate department leadership.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• All other duties as assigned.

What this isn’t:

• A management or supervisory position

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the company and the company’s insurance provider.
• You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certification in recreation, tourism, or a related field.
• Experience in target activities, including fishing (fly and/or spin), hiking, mountain biking, archery, and shooting sports, etc.
• Experience working in a luxury hospitality setting.

YOUR QUALITIES

• You’re alert, friendly and eager to assist guests politely and promptly.
• You demonstrate care and compassion for team members, putting the needs of the team before your own.
• You’re self-directed, energetic, and motivated with multi-tasking capabilities.
• You’re creative, adaptive and willing to work with existing core resort philosophy and style.
• You demonstrate clean work habits and attention to detail.
• You conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience.
• Access to amenities and outdoor adventures
• Live and work in one of the most stunning natural environments in the country
• Employee Assistance Program

ACCOMMODATIONS

This position will require you to live on Vermejo headquarters, located approximately 40 miles from the closest town (Raton, NM). Vermejo's location is approximately 4.5 hours' drive south of Denver or 4.5 hours' drive north of Albuquerque.

Vermejo offers single- and double-bedroom dorm room style company housing (subject to availability). You may be subject to sharing a room with one other employee depending on the availability of a single dorm room.

Due to Vermejo's remote location, employees should be comfortable living and working in an isolated mountain environment with limited access to shopping, dining, and other services.

You will need to provide or arrange for your own transportation to and from Raton for personal supplies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

On a regular basis, you can expect to:

• Stand; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Be on your feet for extended periods of time.

You can expect to frequently lift and/or move 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

You may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and extreme cold and heat. You will be occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the company's Human Resources Department for consideration.

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.