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Find Your Future in Paradise!

Catalina Island Company welcomes all guests and visitors to our very special island. Beyond being warm and courteous, our exceptional team members are knowledgeable and helpful - anticipating and personalizing their service on an individualized basis.

We seek individuals like YOU to create the finest personal service and extraordinary experiences for our guests.

WHY CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY?

The Catalina Island Company offers more than just a workplace - it is a destination for service, adventure and inspiration!

In 1919, chewing gum entrepreneur William Wrigley Jr. bought nearly every share of the Santa Catalina Island Company until he owned a controlling interest. He then invested millions in his vision to create a "playground for all" on Catalina Island, building infrastructure, a reservoir, Hotel Atwater, Bird Park, and other attractions. In 1921, he made Avalon the Spring Training home of his beloved Chicago Cub's, building the Catalina Country Club to house the team's lockers and provide a gathering place for players. The team continued to train on the island until 1951. In 1929, Wrigley built the iconic Catalina Casino, which boasts the world's largest circular ballroom and the first theatre designed and built to show talking motion pictures. During World War II, the island served as a military training facility and was closed to tourists. The island was a popular spot with Hollywood's elite during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. It also became a popular location for production companies to shoot movies. More than 500 films, documentaries, commercials, and TV shows have been shot in and around Catalina over the years, especially in Two Harbors on the island's west end. To this day, descendants of William Wrigley Jr. still own the Catalina Island Company and carry on his vision to create a world-class island resort.

We are a welcoming community that believes in fostering a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where every team member plays a part in creating unforgettable memories for our guests. Join a team that is as vibrant, dynamic, and unique as the island itself!

OB SUMMARY
The Campground Ranger provides exceptional customer service to campground guests and visitors.. This role involves patrolling and monitoring camps to ensure compliance with rules, performing minor maintenance and repairs, conducting campground checks, cleaning, and assisting with after-hours guest check-ins. The position is primarily outdoors, requiring work in local weather conditions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Clean restrooms, showers, campgrounds, picnic sites, and other facilities using approved methods.

• Assist camp staff with processing campers and other visitor service functions.

• Provide accurate information about camp rules, activities, and directions.

• Collect fees using company cash-handling procedures.

• Report complaints, safety issues, violations, and emergencies to the appropriate person.

• Observe and report illegal, unsafe, or unusual activities.

• Answer questions, give directions, and explain rules to visitors.

• Offer assistance to campers within the scope of training and experience.

• Maintain a professional, clean, safe, and welcoming campsite.

• Perform daily campground checks and report findings.

• Safely operate camp vehicles and follow safety procedures.

• Provide excellent customer service to all clients.

• Maintain cooperative relationships with the public and co-workers.

• Transport campers' gear and amenities to campsites.

• Attend safety meetings and training sessions.

• Wear and maintain appropriate safety equipment.

• Keep work areas safe and clean. Cleaning knowledge of communal areas using approved cleaning agents and methods.

• Inspection and restocking of supplies.

• Trash collection and disposal.

• Minor repairs to facilities.

• Groundskeeping: mowing, raking, clearing debris, and maintaining landscaping

• Handle deliveries and maintain vehicles.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

• Ability to safely drive a vehicle.

• Ability to walk up to one mile, across uneven terrain, on or off pavement, in both uphill and downhill conditions.

• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask and demonstrate follow-through in a timely manner.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to maintain professional, cooperative relationships with guests and co-workers.

• Ability to observe and report safety issues, violations, and emergencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in outdoor recreation or similar environments preferred.

DETAILS
Position Type: Seasonal

HOUSING

The Catalina Island Company offers shared housing as an option for eligible employees at a subsidized rate. Employees are responsible for paying a portion of the housing cost, typically deducted through payroll.

Accommodation generally includes shared bedrooms, shared bathrooms and a community kitchen. Housing is subject to availability and cost will vary based on location.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay scale for this position is $19.00 per hour.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position primarily takes place outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions including sun, wind, and occasional rain. The position will require lifting, operating tools or vehicles.

Must be comfortable and able to stand for up to 6-8 hours per day. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Requires dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, management and team.

SCHEDULE

This position requires a flexible schedule, with rotating weekday and weekend shifts, including day, night, and holiday hours.

LIFE ON CATALINA ISLAND

• A fast paced, exciting work environment with upward mobility and growth opportunities.

• Meet and engage with people from all over the country and world!
  

COMPANY PERKS

• Employee discounts and perks - restaurant, hotels and activities.

• Beautiful island views and a summer of adventure!

BEING YOU AT CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY:
We are inclusive of, celebrate our differences, and welcome a broad range of perspectives and ideas without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed for our candidates. Please discuss this with our Talent Acquisition team during our selection process.