Careers

Do you love Pocahontas County? Do you love adventure in Nature’s Mountain Playground, our pristine rivers, rolling mountains and charming small towns?

Do you dream of moving to Pocahontas County, WV? Tourism is a wonderful industry, with plenty of opportunities in the Pocahontas County area, to build a long-term, fun and lasting career.

Browse our job and employment listing below, and you may just relocate to beautiful Pocahontas County, WV!

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Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreation Collaborative (SHARC) – Trail Maintenance Crew Technicians

Trail Technicians perform hands-on trail maintenance and construction in remote backcountry settings. Work includes improving drainage, repairing tread, maintaining vegetation corridors, and constructing sustainable trail features using both hand and power tools.

Trail Technicians will assist in the set-up and execution of local events including volunteer work days and mountain bike races. For some events, weekend work will be expected.

Crew members will regularly hike several miles into work sites carrying tools, food, water, and safety equipment. Work is physically demanding and occurs in variable weather and rugged terrain. Safety training is provided.

For more information on these positions and how to apply, click here.

Seneca State Forest – Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Duties:

Under general supervision, performs duties necessary for maintenance and upkeep of state recreation areas. Duties include but are not limited to cutting grass with a hand mower, lawn tractor or weed eater; performing a variety of tasks in the care of buildings and grounds, cuts and hauls firewood; cleans picnic areas, shelters and comfort stations; performs a variety of limited skill work typical of various building trades – painting, limited carpentry and plumbing. Performs related work as required.

Special Requirements:

Working knowledge of the operation of lawn maintenance equipment, tractors, and power tools, ability to drive and operate a truck, ability to perform limited work in carpentry, plumbing and other mechanical skills, ability to perform a variety of routine unskilled tasks involving the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds and utilities, ability to lift 50 lbs., or more, climb ladders, ability to learn quickly and perform efficiently the duties assigned.

Some heavy lifting and working in cramped quarters may be required, as well as working in inclement weather. Employee may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions.

For more information on how to apply, please call Seneca State Forest at 304-799-6213.

Snowshoe Mountain Resort – Multiple Openings

Snowshoe Mountain Resort – Employment Opportunities

Green Bank Observatory – Multiple Openings:

Full-time Seasonal Housekeeper/Food Handler:

The Green Bank Observatory is seeking a full-time Seasonal Housekeeper/Food Handler to join our hospitality staff May-August. The hospitality team takes care of meals and guest rooms for our overnight guests, and they prepare lunch daily for the Observatory staff. We offer a starting salary of $15/hr. 

Seasonal Tour Guides – Position Description:

Position Summary
Green Bank Observatory (GBO) enables leading edge research at radio wavelengths by offering telescope, facility and advanced instrumentation access to the astronomy community as well as to other basic and applied research communities. With radio astronomy as its foundation, the Green Bank Observatory is a world leader in advancing research, innovation, and education. In addition to its scientific work, the Observatory is committed to outreach and education. The Observatory offers a wide range of programs and resources for students, teachers, and the general public, including tours, lectures, and online resources.

At GBO we are seeking a Lead Tour Guide to communicate the Observatory’s mission to the public and provide assistance in creating, organizing, and conducting astronomy/science awareness programs for visitors to the observatory. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Tour guides must have a pleasant disposition, excellent communication skills, and patience and tact in working with the public. They must be comfortable with public speaking and be able to deliver presentations with a professional appearance. The Lead Tour Guide must also serve as a strong role model and be prepared to mentor and coach seasonal tour guides. Demonstrated comfort with learning scientific material, experience interacting with the public, and enthusiasm for public education are key success factors in the performance of this role.

The position will be based at Green Bank Observatory.

What You Will be Doing:
• Leading guided tours, which includes giving auditorium presentations and driving tour buses.
• Creating a welcoming experience by greeting guests and providing excellent customer service.
• Assisting with school field trips and motor coach tours.
• Delivering informal docent programs to the public and youth groups.
• Monitoring exhibits and assisting with basic troubleshooting.
• Opening & closing the Science Center building and exhibit hall as scheduled.
• Assisting with cleaning and upkeep of buses and presentation and public spaces throughout the day.
• Assisting with stocking the gift shop and covering the register and front desk as needed.
• Training and mentoring seasonal tour guides.
• Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Work is mission driven, team oriented and typically performed in a public facility within a research and development environment. This position also includes some time in the office and some time spent outdoors.

Who You Are:
• You have a High School diploma; associates degree with studies emphasizing science or science education or equivalent preferred.
• You have a minimum of three years of experience working with the public in a museum, educational center, or similar environment.
• You are at least age 18 with a valid driver’s license.
• You are comfortable with the physical demands required for prolonged periods of speaking, frequent standing, walking, climbing in and out of buses, driving a tour bus, operating a wheelchair lift, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
o You have demonstrated public speaking skills.
While not required, may have previous supervisory experience.

Competency Summary
• High level of competency in Microsoft software products and web-based systems.
• Attention to detail is critical
• Excellent communication skills
Additional Requirement
• Schedule flexibility required, including regular weekend availability
Safety Sensitive
The selected candidate must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment/pre-placement drug screen. Failure to pass the screen will disqualify the candidate from employment consideration for a period of six months from the date of the results.

Total Rewards:

AUI offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth.

Compensation
AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.

The starting salary/hourly rate of this position is between $15.00-$17.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Application Instructions:

Click here for information on how to apply. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position. Applications without a cover letter or strong statement of purpose on your resume will not likely be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Minorities, Vietnam-Era Veterans, Disabled Veterans, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. To view our complete statement, please visit http://jobs.jobvite.com/nrao/jobs. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu. PM20

NRAO/GBO is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V)

All current postings may be viewed at the GBO website: Green Bank Jobs

Pocahontas County Schools – Multiple Openings:

Documents | Pocahontas County Schools (k12.wv.us)

Pocahontas Memorial Hospital – Multiple Openings:

Current Openings – Pocahontas Memorial Hospital (pmhwv.org)

Monongahela National Forest – Multiple Openings:

(Search for ‘WV’ in search bar to narrow to the Monongahela National Forest)

U.S. Forest Service Employment Outreach (gdcii.com)

High Rocks – AmeriCorps Members:

Apply to serve with AmeriCorps and High Rocks Camp.