NVO Black Rock Saloon Crew

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Facility Support (85%)
  • Assist with the saloon's opening and daily operations, including cleaning the facility, adhering to and exercising health and sanitation best practices, and ensuring that required standards of cleanliness are met.
  • Create and maintain a respectful, friendly, and comfortable environment where services are provided with care and thoughtful acknowledgment is given, and accommodation provided to the different needs of guests.
  • Monitor guest behavior and be cognizant of the potential damage that some activities could have on the use of the facility by others. Take action when necessary to prevent disorderly conduct and facility damage in order to maintain a sanitary, safe, and comfortable environment for the community.
  • Review and adhere to Saloon policies and guidelines, posting clearly visible signage of rules and behavioral standards that guests can see at the time of entrance.
  • Ensure the facility is in good repair, painting, addressing minor maintenance issues when possible, and reporting repairs and needs to the Saloon managers in a timely manner.
  • Anticipate, stay current on and track the use of supplies (e.g. hand soap, toilet paper, printing paper), placing pre-season requests and orders for replenishment as necessary.
  • Assist with maintaining the tidiness of the facility.
  • Collaborate and proactively work with the TSA team to coordinate trash and recycling removal.
  • Assist in establishing Saloon operating hours and overseeing use of the space after crews have moved to Black Rock City.
  • Maintain clear communication and coordination to ensure projects are completed, daily tasks are fulfilled, and the facility is prepared and adequately stocked for operating hours.
  • Serve as a mentor, positive role model, and team leader.
• Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Learning and Teaching

• Documentation - Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.
• Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.
• Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED
  • Ability to adjust schedule seasonally and relocate for the duration of the work season.
  • Experienced in hospitality, ideally in a position that emphasized communicating with a high volume of users and facility maintenance.
  • Strong communication skills with an awareness of the need for and ability to practice discretion.
  • Knowledge of and willingness to practice cleaning and sanitation procedures as they apply to Saloon facilities.
  • Possession of excellent interpersonal skills that support strong relationships within the Saloon team and with guests.
  • A flexible and understanding attitude that balances the needs of people and daily practicals with care and attention.
  • Proactive with strong organizational skills and the capacity to accurately fulfill daily tasks and Saloon needs (e.g. place and track orders, accommodate individuals on a daily basis).
  • Reliable, responsible, and dependable; fulfills obligations.
  • Effectively manages own time and the efforts of the team as a whole.
• PREFERRED
  • It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture.
  • Experience in props, decor, and faux finishing techniques.
  • Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Compensation

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Off-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation.
• On-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity, therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation.

Notice for All Applicants

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.