Want to work for a small local business with a sense of community and be a valuable team member? Room for growth, learning, along with it a lifestyle change. We are looking for team members to join us in the heart of Moran State Park on Orcas Island. We have several positions available to start training either May or June to work on our boat dock rental facility or in our Sugar Shack as a barista or scooper for the summer of 2024. We ask for a willingness to learn and a positive, helpful attitude towards your fellow employees and an eagerness to accomplish tasks.
The Sugar Shack position includes food prep (sandwich making), being a barista, scooping ice cream and working on a POS system, opening & closing duties such as: washing dishes, mopping floors, general cleaning. You need the ability to multitask, work efficiently, have good communication skills and good organizational skills. This is a labor-intensive position, please do not apply if you are not able to stand for 7-8 hours/ day and cannot handle the demands of a physical job. Please do apply if you love food and you are curious to know more.
The Dock position includes working at a boat rental facility. You would fit people for life jackets, go over instructions, load and unload boats and interact with customers daily. You will need the ability to lift paddle boards, drag and stack kayaks, swim proficiently, row a boat and be on your feet for 7 hours. It is outside in the most gorgeous place on earth.
Must have a reliable mode of transportation. Background and finger print check will be administered prior to start of job.
We strive to find balance in daily life in order to provide sustainable employment to our employees and ourselves. We are a hands-on family business and believe it is important to be mindful, self-aware and conscientious of others and ourselves in order to create a fulfilling workplace as well as a respite for customers to enjoy. Overall, we are dedicated to the pursuit of operating a well-rounded, sustainable, respectful business that supports our employees, customers and ourselves.
Housing is available for one individual in a fully furnished private studio if desired. Full description and photos of the unit released after the interview is completed. This isn't a job that you can commute to, this island is serviced by a ferry.
We are located in the heart of Orcas Island. We love what we do, where we live and more importantly WHO we work with. We provide an incredibly healthy environment for our team to thrive in. We need a strong team player, with a commitment to authentically serving our community.
Pay $18 plus shared tips. Please send a resume and the reason why living on an island appeals to you and why you think you would be a good fit for us. This is a full-time SEASONAL position on the island and this job goes until September. First interview will be done via Zoom. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to flip the script on their current life, save up some money and begin a new life changing adventure for a fun season in an incredible place.
Please send a COVER LETTER (or detailed email) explaining why this would be a good fit for you, along with your updated RESUME. Position and housing (if needed) is available immediately. We want to get this person in position before mid-June for training so they can acclimate and get nestled into island living.