Retail
Job Description
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you’ll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Are you an experienced Leader? Do you love working in a retail environment? Do you strive to always offered the best customer service experience available? Are you interested in working and living in Grand Teton National Park? Are you looking for an Experience of a Lifetime? If you answered, “Yes” to these questions, this position is great for you!
Job Summary
The Retail and Activities Manager reports to the year round retail management team and is responsible to supervise and assist all clerks at Colter Bay Village Marina in selling tickets for transportation and activities. The retail store manager additionally is expected to perform record keeping tasks, and assist with all retail operations including but not limited to: stocking, merchandising and any other retail duties as assigned. The Retail Manager is additionally responsible for management of store employees including: scheduling, communication of company and area events, performance improvement, and training. This individual will ensure employees observe their job duties and will provide a fun, motivated, and customer focused environment. This position works with various activity department heads coordinating scheduled activities, special events and posts changes for the special events.
Job Specifications
- Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Summer Seasonal
- Outlet: Colter Bay Village Marina
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- To learn more about our locations – visit Teton Employee – Our Properties
- Housing: Available
- Starting Wage: $44,000
The “must haves” for this position include
- Prior supervisory experience in a customer focused environment or comparative experience
- Ability to communicate, motivate, and direct store employees
- Experience with point of sale
- Flexible availability during the operating season
- Knowledge of windows based programs including Excel, Word, etc.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
- Strong computer skills
- Great people skills
- Valid US driver’s license/Successful completion MVR
- Capable of handling moderately strenuous activity
- Must have good organizational skills and possess initiative
We prefer that you additionally have the following skills / experience, but it is not required
- Prior retail management experience
- Knowledge of retail cash handling and end of day processes
- Experience in a resort/lodging environment or employment with a national park service concessionaire
- Knowledge of Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding area
- Be genuinely concerned about the environment and recycling
- Have good communication/people skills
What’s In It For You?
- FREE Housing (including linens and all utilities)
- FREE Full Hook-Up RV Sites
- FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
- FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!
- FREE Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria
- Complimentary WiFi
- Complimentary use of Recreation halls and Employee Gym (Climbing Wall)
Before you apply, visit http://www.gtlc.com/employment for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.
This is a summer position. Our season typically runs from May through early October. Candidates must be available to work until the end of the season.
Come capture the “Spirit of the Tetons” in one of the most photographed mountain ranges in North America. Our team returns year after year to ensure that our guests get the most out of our abundant wildlife, breathtaking views, hiking trails, fishing and much more.
We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing. www.vailresortscareers.com
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 491326