Site Manager - Pemigwasset

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

A recreation management company is seeking a Site Manager to oversee operations at scenic areas within the White Mountain National Forest. The ideal candidate will train staff, maintain facilities, and ensure a positive experience for visitors. Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle conflicts are essential for this role. This position offers an opportunity to work in a rewarding outdoor environment, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with public contact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle a variety of conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general operations within an assigned area.
• Supervise and train hosts and maintenance personnel.
• Assist in conducting training workshops for new hires.
• Maintain good working relationships with employees and the public.
• Handle visitor complaints and rules violations professionally.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Administrative abilities

Job description

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality LLC, dba White Mountain – Pemigewasset-The Pemigewasset District of the White Mountain National Forest offers the opportunity to explore and help manage one of New England’s most scenic and rugged areas, including popular hiking destinations like Franconia Notch and Mount Moosilauke. We offer exciting and rewarding roles for those passionate about the outdoors, allowing you to contribute to preserving the natural beauty of the White Mountains and supporting visitors in their exploration of this iconic region. Join our 2025 team today!

Summary: The Site 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 Site Manager reports directly to an Operations/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). Site Managers may be classified as a I or II, depending on the size and complexity of their assigned area.

RESPONSIBILITES

• 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.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability toconsistently move about the facility and occasionally lift20+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

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. Eligible employees are offered health benefit. All hours worked will be paid.