Guide/Trapper

The-Orvis-Company-7; Village of Millbrook (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Orvis seeks an enthusiastic Sporting Adventures Guide/Trapper in Millbrook, NY to greet customers, assist on the course, check in players, and maintain course presentation. You will embody the Orvis culture and provide personal, on-site service to guests.

The role requires weekend/holiday flexibility, a passion for the outdoors, and the ability to move and lift gear as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, friendly and personable with a positive attitude.
• Team oriented with the ability to take direction and execute.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule with weekend and holiday availability.
• Physical strength to handle sporting clays paraphernalia and walk two miles.

Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador of the brand and instill Orvis culture on site.
• Provide individualized, personal attention to on-site customers.
• Assist customers with check-in and on the course.
• Maintain visual presentation standards.
• Support other departments as necessary.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Team oriented

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Job description

About the Company

The Sporting Adventures Guide/Trapper embraces The Orvis Culture and provides a world-class experience to all Orvis customers.

In 1856, Charles F. Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering superior fly-fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, Orvis is the trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. For more than a century and a half we have loved the wild, explored it, and protected it. At our core we are a fly-fishing and wingshooting brand, inspired by nature, driven by curiosity, and fulfilled by adventure. We are proud to own, use, and share our offerings in distinctive clothing for men and women, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each product and the services we offer is rooted in our heritage, inspired by our love of the wild, and backed by superior customer service and a 100% guarantee of satisfaction.

Position Interface

This position reports directly to the Events Manager and will interact daily with other sporting adventures associates.

General Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador of the brand and instill the Orvis Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Culture in the entire team. Significant emphasis on a “One Orvis” culture
• Provide individualized, personal attention to on-site customers
• Assisting customers with check in and on the course
• Maintaining visual presentation standards
• Complete additional assignments from management, including but not limited to-
  • Parking carts
  • Cleaning and stocking
• Support all other departments as necessary

Required Qualifications

• Outgoing, friendly & personable with a positive attitude
• Team oriented with the ability to take direction and execute
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexibility with schedule - weekend and holiday availability
• Physical strength to reach, move, and handle sporting clays paraphernalia in high and low areas
• Physical ability to walk two miles
• Appreciation for the outdoors
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications

• Customer service experience
• Wingshooting and fly-fishing knowledge

Orvis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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