What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Coordinator position at Under Canvas?
Summary
As the Housing Coordinator at Under Canvas, you are the point person for overseeing on-site employee housing assignments and accommodations. You will partner closely with the General Managers, the Facilities crew, and our team members to ensure our housing units are well-maintained and that room assignments are appropriately coordinated throughout the season. You will drive a company vehicle (generally a van) and create a comfortable and clean transportation environment. This is a seasonal, hourly position, and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of your employment.
Competencies
- Effective Communication
- Adaptagility
Key Responsibilities
- You maintain composure, take action, are resourceful, and solutions-minded in unpredictable situations such as weather, diverse needs of guests, or incidents on property
- Be empathic to the needs of team members, and provide consistent, timely communication regarding housing assignments and shuttle service
- Prioritize and deliver critical, accurate, and relevant information to the right people
- Be an active listener, a genuine relationship builder, and an approachable co-worker
- Develop and distribute a Housing Booklet that depicts housing expectations, lines of communication, and general property information.
- Proactively coordinate housing assignments for team members throughout the season beginning in mid-April.
- Ensure housing is ready; clean, made-up, in working order and welcoming, prior to staff moving in
- Follow through on commitments and take action to solve problems as needed
- Identify and address maintenance needs
- Proactively develop a Shuttle schedule that includes laundry trips, grocery trips, and National Park exploration trips.
- Assist with maintenance tasks in housing and other areas and follow up to make sure tasks have been completed
- Transport staff to and from stores several times a week
- Conduct consistent housing inspections, focusing on team member well-being
- Efficiently manage the Employee Housing budget
- Ensure the shuttle van is in good condition
- Establish strong working relationships across all departments on the property
- Be willing and able to jump into different departments in the hospitality field to help the camp’s on-site operations when they are in need
- Schedule and execute weekly housing inspections
- Follow schedule at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- At least one year of experience managing projects
- Property or facilities experience preferred
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Attention to detail
- Solutions-oriented
Additional Information
- This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable.
- This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 45lbs independently.
- Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.
- This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.
Compensation and Benefits:
Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in:
- Health Insurance
- 401K (eligible if work hourly minimum as required by law)
Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays
Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts - Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts
- Housing available for employees only (no pets) and is subject to fringe benefit and maintenance fee paycheck deductions
- Employee Assistance Program
Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.
