This position is ideal for persons seeking solitude, serenity, and beautiful pristine landscapes during the writing stage of thier dissertation, or have field sites in the high peaks areas of the Adirondacks, but have no funding. Free food, lodging, and decent tip share.
Seeking interested individual to live at Elk Lake Lodge (elklakelodge.com) located on a 12,000-acre privately-owned forest preserve in the heart of the High Peaks region, ringed by Dix, Macomb, Nippletop and Colvin mountains with 40 miles of well-maintained private trails and the take-off point for state trails into the High Peaks Wilderness Area during the period May 1 – October 17, 2008 (Dates listed are preferred but flexible, according to student schedule) Responsibilities: · Answer phones and take reservations from 4:30 to 8:30 pm. · Assist dining room/ kitchen staff as needed · Strong interpersonal and communication skills · On property overnight and available to mitigate emergencies as well as minor incidents · Knowledge of the property and area attractions of potential interest to guests · Ability to work at least 20 hours a week In exchange, Elk Lake Lodge will provide: · Free room and board · Use of all Elk Lake facilities · 12,000-acre private preserve including 2 lakes for recreation and/or owner-approved research · Hourly rate beginning at $9.00 per hour Call Managers Cammy or Mike Sheridan at 518-532-7616 or e-mail [email protected] to arrange an interview -- Erin L. Page MS Environmental Science, Water and Wetland Resources SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry http://www.esf.edu/efb/horton/Page_bio.htm
