Adventure Coordinator

618 N Cora Street, Ridgway CO

Description

About Us: San Juan Huts is a family business that was established in 1987. The huts started as backcountry ski huts. We now operate 16 huts throughout southwest Colorado and southeastern Utah. We have a great team of good people and better dogs. We are hard workers but enjoy a casual working environment. About the work: You would be working in a fun atmosphere with outdoorsy people but spending most of your time in the office, shop, or driving or cleaning and maintaining huts. A variety of work keeps things interesting. About You: If you are a good match, you will be a team player but also able to work independently, enjoy talking with customers, be detail oriented, and a problem solver. You will have experience in backcountry skiing, biking, and hiking. Strong computer background. Construction background a plus. Clean driving record and able to pass drug test is a must. Oh and you probably will be happier if you like dogs. More details about the position: We are looking for someone who can help fill in wherever needed and 'wear a variety of hats.' Starting Pay $18 to $20 an hour depending on experience 30 to 45 hours per week. Year round with one to two months off (unpaid) between November and April. Exact dates off must be coordinated with other office staff. Must be a good multi tasker who will work most days taking reservations and making sure the office runs smoothly with intermittent field days cleaning, resupplying, and maintaining remote backcountry huts. Must complete one winter hut trip as soon as possible. Must ride either San Juan Huts Durango to Moab Mountain Bike Route or Telluride to Moab Mountain Bike route as soon as possible depending on route availability. Responsibilities include: Answering client questions about mountain bike, backcountry ski, and hiking trips and huts via phone and email. Taking payment and scheduling clients. Helping clients during unexpected events while they are on route. This can include ordering bike parts, shuttles, and evacuations; helping lost clients; etc. Able to work solo in remote locations, as well as have a good attitude and be fun to work with. Self-sufficiency and smart 4x4 driving capabilities are a must as many work locations are quite remote. An average work day can include EARLY mornings LATE evenings, heavy lifting, and lots of driving as well as some overnights. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Drive or hike to remote huts; resupply & clean huts / bathrooms; safely drive on muddy 4x4 roads in company vehicle; basic maintenance and repair of huts; interact with and help clients. Construction skills a bonus. Be able to ski into and service remote huts in the winter on your own.