Parking Attendant

For 53 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures, wilderness medicine as well as unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation. 

JOB SUMMARY

Join the NOC Family as a Weekend Parking Lot Attendant!

Are you passionate about creating a welcoming and positive experience for guests? NOC is looking for friendly and service-oriented individuals to join our team as Parking Lot Attendants at the Wesser Campus in Bryson City, NC. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported from the moment they arrive. We seek individuals who excel in customer service and can efficiently manage parking while assisting guests and staff with questions or needs. Working alongside fellow attendants, you will help create a safe, organized, and inviting environment for everyone.

This seasonal/part-time, hourly position runs from April 2026 - September 2026. This position mostly operates on weekends but there are events throughout the season where we will need help on some Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome guests and staff and assist them in finding available parking.
• Maintain smooth traffic flow to ensure an easy and stress-free parking experience.
• Provide helpful guidance about parking options, facility amenities, and general information.
• Offer friendly assistance to guests and staff who need help locating parking spaces.
• Monitor the parking area to ensure a safe, organized, and guest-friendly atmosphere.
• Communicate effectively with management, sharing any guest concerns or opportunities to enhance service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer service role.
• Prior experience as a parking attendant is a plus.

What We Look For

• Dependable and punctual team players.
• Friendly and professional in all guest interactions.
• Able to work independently with good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about creating a positive experience for every guest.
• Embody NOC’s Core Values and Standards of Conduct.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be comfortable walking and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs as needed.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position. 

Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted.  

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.