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Backcountry Yurt Host

Utah State University
$13.00 Per Hour
United States, Utah, Logan
Jan 07, 2025


Backcountry Yurt Host

Requisition ID: 2024-8701
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT
Category: Student Programs & Services
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Student Affairs
Department: Campus Recreation
Advertised Salary: $13.00 Per Hour

Overview
Yurt Host is a student/hourly position designed to help facilitate the usage of the Blind Hollow Backcountry Ski Yurt. The position will mainly focus on customer service, trail breaking and yurt upkeep. This position is very physically demanding. This is not a guide position. While we provide advice, hosts will not be guiding groups.

Responsibilities
  • Communication with yurt rental groups including a pre-trip meeting
  • Trail maintenance, Breaking trial after storms, 4.5 miles, 2000' of elevation gain
  • Yurt maintenance, shoveling snow and general cleaning
  • Firewood splitting


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Wilderness First Aid
  • AVY 1
  • Advanced to expert skier with some backcountry experience
  • Ability to ski tour 9 miles
  • Must have own backcountry ski/ split board equipment
  • Able to shovel snow and lift 30-50lbs repeatedly

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • Extensive ski touring experience
  • AVY Rescue course

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.


Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
$13.00 Per Hour

ADA
Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme cold.

University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

*updated 01/2025

https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8701/backcountry-yurt-host/job?in_iframe=1

Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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