We the caretakers.
Our dedicated staff members work passionately to conserve and protect the natural resources of The Bahamas for present and future generations. Checkout the list below for all available positions.
Please see below for available positions.
Job Title: Visitor Services & Membership Assistant
Location: Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera
Park: Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
The Bahamas National Trust seeks to engage qualified personnel who will provide an exceptional visitor experience by offering great service while educating guests, selling admission, promoting membership, and attending to the Gift Shop.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and orient visitors at the Welcome Centre, providing them with general information about the Preserve, including special programming, membership, educational opportunities and other relevant information.
- Respond promptly and professionally to visitor needs including communicating any concerns to management.
- Ensure constant coverage of the Gift Shop admission/retail desk when scheduled.
- Provide accurate cash handling and operation of the point-of-sale (POS) system, including processing admissions, memberships, and carrying out gift shop sales.
- Identify opportunities for new membership during the visitor experience
- Accurately process new memberships and renewals, and issue cards
- Maintain current and accurate records of Eleuthera constituents
- Provide support during membership recruitment opportunities and at BNT member events
- Additional duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Must be available to work weekends
- Must be in possession of a valid Driver’s License
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in MS office Suite
Submission Deadline:
Please apply to this position by 5pm EST on December 4th, 2021.
Job Title: Preserve Attendant
Location: Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera
Park: Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
The Bahamas National Trust seeks to engage qualified personnel who will be responsible for the general landscaping and grounds maintenance duties, as well as assisting with the preparation of special projects and events.
Responsibilities:
- General landscape maintenance including planting and transplanting, pruning trees and shrubs, watering, mulching, mowing, grooming, raking, hoeing, digging, chipping, weeding, fertilizing, and edging.
- Clearing and maintenance of nature trails
- Removal of invasive species
- Off-site collection of casuarina wood, leaf litter, and other materials
- General cleanup and equipment maintenance such as picking up trash and compost, removing refuse, tidying up tool and equipment storage areas.
- Safely operating small equipment such as ATVs, leaf blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and weed eaters.
- Interact daily with staff, volunteers, and the public in a friendly and respectful manner.
- Assist with support for special events and other projects as needed.
Experience and Requirements
- General knowledge of small tools and equipment preferred.
- Some landscaping and maintenance experience preferred.
- Must be reliable.
- Some knowledge and experience in Customer Service
- A valid driver’s license.
- Own Transportation
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able and willing to work outdoors when the weather is hot, humid, or cold.
Submission Deadline
Please apply to this position by 5:00 PM EST on December 4th, 2021.