Part Time Ranger

Equity LifeStyle Properties; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties is seeking a Part Time Ranger in Palm Desert, CA. You will patrol campground grounds, enforce rules, and ensure guest safety, handling inquiries and responding calmly to incidents.

The role includes taking reservations, greeting visitors, processing check-ins, selling day passes, and assisting guests at the store. Weekend/holiday availability is required, with on-site duties and emergency readiness as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to assess a situation, use quick and reasonable judgment and resolve problems diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the campground grounds and secure the property.
• Assist guests, enforce rules, and call law enforcement when necessary.
• Take camping reservations, check people in/out, and sell day passes and store items.
• Provide on-call emergency service as required and respond to safety concerns.
• Work weekends and holidays on a regular basis.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Part Time Ranger in Palm Desert, California.

What you'll do:

The Campground Ranger position may include walking or patrol of the grounds of the campground answering questions, enforcing rules and ensuring the safety of our guests and their belongings. The ideal employee can handle any stressful situation in a calm manner and react accordingly with regards to local, state and federal law. Your job will include: Monitor the property with a keen eye for any property issues or potential problems. Ensure that the property is properly secured. Ensure that guests comply with resort rules, respond to areas of concern and contact law enforcement if necessary. Monitor all incoming guests through the campground gate and validate if access is acceptable. Perform routine patrols, golf cart and rental inspections. Take camping reservations, check people in and out and sell day passes and items at the store. Prioritize guest safety and happiness. Performs on-call emergency service as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & experience you need:

High school diploma or equivalent. Basic reading, writing and math skills and the ability to use computer applications. Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. Ability to assess a situation, use quick and reasonable judgment and resolve problems diplomatically. Exceptional customer service and communications skills and a friendly demeanor. Experience working in security and/or law enforcement, and/or working in an RV environment, is a benefit. Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance. Ability to working weekends and holidays on a regular basis.

Estimated compensation for this position in the states of CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT and WA is:

Hourly: $17.00 - $17.00 The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America. Our appealing properties, located in the most desirable regions of the country, offer a variety of homes and camping options to meet a wide range of customers' needs. ELS has a strong national presence with more than 400 communities and resorts in 32 states and British Columbia and a team of more than 4000 employees.