Hourly Pooled- Outdoor Program Office Assistant - Campus Recreation

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Job Title:

Outdoor Program Office Assistant

Job Purpose:

As part of the campus recreation department, the Outdoor Program helps recruit and retain students, faculty and staff by providing a wide range of welcoming, safe, reasonably-priced Outdoor Programs and services to the UW community. We expose individuals to the natural environment, provide skill and leadership development opportunities, facilitate interactions and fun, and are open to all.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality customer service for the Outdoor Program

• Rent a wide-variety of outdoor-related equipment
• Learn to outfit and set up participants with the appropriate gear for their adventures
• Provide information on Outdoor Program offerings and services
• Maintain a clean maintenance area and rental inventory
• Clean and organize the maintenance and rental areas
• Clean and repair equipment as needed with professional staff guidance
• Assist with inventory and organization as needed
• Create a physically and emotionally safe and welcoming environment within the Outdoor Program Office
• Work effectively with other students and Program Coordinators
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Evaluate and assess your performance with Program Coordinators

Supplemental Functions:

Other Duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service

Minimum Qualifications:

University of Wyoming student

Desired Qualifications:

Interest in working in a position related to the outdoors and willingness to learn.   

Required Application Materials:

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

Please direct questions or correspondence to:

Elise D’Alessandro and Larry Goodwin

Outdoor Program Coordinator

Campus Recreation edalessa@uwyo.edu and lgoodw2@uwyo.edu University of Wyoming 141E Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center Laramie, WY 82071 Main Office: 307-766-2402

Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter.  To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter.  However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email. 

Work Location:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus. 

Hiring Statement/Eeo:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

About Laramie:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/