Conservation Specialist

Responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of the W.C. Bradley Co. Farm in Stewart County, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide check-in and check-out assistance to guests of the Lodge and Farm.
• Provide transportation when needed between the Lodge and other locations, including transportation to and from airport, Columbus, and various recreational and shopping locations.
• Assist Hunting Guides and Lodge Keeper as required.
• Clean games harvested by guests.
• Drive and maintain tractors.
• Maintain landscaping: mowing lawns, raking leaves, picking up limbs, trimming hedges, etc.
• Cut and stack firewood.
• Cut and bale hay.
• Wash down kennels, trucks, hunting buggy, etc.
• Work with bird dogs and horses as required.
• Make repairs on buildings and facilities (paint).
• Maintain boathouse in clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Perform basic maintenance for boathouse and boats, including checking and maintaining appropriate oil and lubricant levels, keeping boats gassed, and cleaning boats after use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school diploma/GED, or equivalent experience, required. Two years of tech school preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: Two-three years experience working in forest/farm/recreational operations and multi-natural resource required.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment.
• Availability to work 60 hours a week (average) during summer/early fall in preparation of upcoming seasons.
• Must be able to legally possess and safely use a firearm/hunting rifle/knife.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Customer Service – ability and desire to serve all recreational users by creating high-quality experiences for each user resulting in repeat and total increase in visitor usage on the property.

Physical Requirements

Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.