Job: Campground Manager

City of North Adams
10 Main Street
North Adams, MA 01247

Phone:413-662-3000
Fax:413-662-3010
Website:northadams-ma.gov

Company Description:

North Adams, Massachusetts, offers an unparalleled combination of natural beauty and outdoor recreation, world class art and culture, and the entrepreneurial and innovation spirit to make the most of these resources and amenities. The City of North Adams is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing effective, efficient, and responsive public services to residents and visitors alike.

Job Title:
Campground Manager
Salary Range:	Location:
$28,900 Per Year	North Adams
Job Type:	Category:
Seasonal	Other
Education Level:	Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY The campground manager oversees the City-owned Historic Valley Campground. The manager will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the 100-site facility, situated on 26 acres surrounding picturesque Windsor Lake in the heart of the Berkshires, close to downtown North Adams with access to an array of recreational and cultural offerings. The responsibilities and duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PRIMARY DUTIES Duties include seasonal and transient campsite site reservations, general facility upkeep and maintenance, cash management, security, and advertising and promotion of the facility. The Manager is required to be on-site during the camping season and will be expected to be “on-call” to respond to emergencies. In addition to the financial compensation package, the Manager will be provided with a complimentary RV campsite, including utilities, for the duration of employment.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The successful applicant should have strong management skills, accurate bookkeeping skills, the ability to use various software programs, the motivation to work independently while exercising good judgment, and the capacity to perform the physical requirements of facility upkeep by doing basic maintenance and repairs. The manager regularly interacts with campground residents, city staff, and the general public, therefore strong customer service and communication skills are essential. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work may require motor skills for activities such as using office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, personal computers, handheld technology. Duties may also include using tools and equipment necessary to perform basic cleaning, repairs, and maintenance. May be required to lift objects such as tools and campsite equipment weighing approximately 60 pounds. APPLICATION PROCESS Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their abilities and experience along with three (3) letters of reference to: Lindsay Randall City Hall 10 Main Street, North Adams, MA 01247 or by email to lrandall@northadams-ma.gov The City of North Adams, Massachusetts, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.