District Manager - Naches 2027

Advenco Forests; Naches (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Advenco Forests in Naches, Washington, invites you to join our district team as District Manager for the 2027 season. You will oversee operations for assigned campground areas, support training, scheduling, and guest services, and ensure safe, high‑quality visitor experiences.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, coordination of hosts and maintenance staff, attention to safety, recordkeeping, and effective communication with the General Manager and public.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and public-facing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexible, adaptable and resilient in field operations.
• Prior personnel management experience is a plus; open to feedback.
• Good judgement and decision-making under supervision.
• Basic manual labor abilities and cleanliness of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees general operations within assigned area; ensures adherence to standards.
• Supervises and trains hosts and maintenance personnel.
• Helps conduct training workshops and safety meetings.
• Maintains relations with staff, agencies, and the public.
• Handles visitor concerns and enforces rules professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

People management

Judgement

Manual labor

Lifting 20+ lbs

Administrative tasks

Conflict resolution

Learn quickly

Flexible schedule

RV/vehicle readiness

Job description

Join Us at the Advenco Naches District! Our 2027 seasonal positions offer the chance to work in the beautiful forests and mountain landscapes of the Naches area in Washington. From rivers and canyons to high alpine views, this district provides an excellent environment for those who enjoy outdoor work and supporting visitor experiences.

Title

District Manager

Reports To:

General Manager

Department:

Operations

FLSA:

Seasonal, variable hour, non-exempt

Pay:

$23/hour

Summary:

The District Manager position is assigned to a selected recreation area (or cluster of smaller areas) within a larger recreation complex. This may include a large campground or day use area, or a cluster of campgrounds and use areas. The District Manager reports directly to the General Manager, and is responsible for training, scheduling, regular operations, facility maintenance, equipment use and care, tool use, care, and storage, within the assigned campground(s).

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the general operations within an assigned area; calls attention to any operational deficiencies to comply with Permit, Operating Plan and Company operating standards.
• Supervises and trains hosts and maintenance personnel according to established procedures and develops effective working relationships with same.
• Assists in conducting training workshops, including new hire orientation at the beginning of each season and ongoing safety tailgate meetings.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, governmental agency representatives, and the visiting public.
• Handles visitor complaints and rules violations in a courteous and professional manner and seeks to resolve such situations quickly and effectively.
• Troubleshoots and responds to situations as they occur within permitted areas.
• Makes suggestions and recommendations to improve or streamline operations.
• Performs manual labor tasks and may perform or supervise certain construction and maintenance tasks; assists maintenance personnel in the performance of routine duties.
• Camphosts are required to clean bathrooms/Vault toilets as part of their duties.
• Assists/participates in all phases of fee collection, facility and grounds maintenance tasks, and water and utility system testing as needed.
• Secures, processes and maintains all records pertaining to deposits and revenues, and submits reports as directed.
• Collects time cards and submits completed summaries to Operations Manager.
• Reports problems and any unsafe or hazardous conditions as they are discovered, and enforces rules according to Company customer service standards.
• Fills in for hosts during breaks, sick leaves and vacations.

Requirements:

• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and resilient.
• Prior personnel management experience a plus; open to feedback and possess a desire for continuous learning.
• Possesses common sense and good judgement; able to make decisions within the boundaries of this position.
• Basic manual labor abilities, including an ability and willingness to clean and sanitize facilities with a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Camp hosts are required to clean bathrooms/Vault toilets as part of their duties.
• Willingness and ability to consistently move about the facility and occasionally lift 20+lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Solid administrative abilities and computer skills, including recordkeeping and money handling.
• Ability to effectively handle a variety of conflicts.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
• Willing to work a flexible work schedule, including regular evenings and weekends
• RV/trailer/rig or manufactured converted van required. Must be full contained

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.