Live, Work & Play in the Everglades!

Everglades City is a very small, isolated fishing and crabbing village bordering on the northwest boundary of Everglades National Park . It is a mile round mangrove island and is approximately 30 miles from the nearest town. The closest beaches are approximately 30 miles away and are located in Marco or Naples . We are on the gulf side of Florida, approximately 80 miles directly west of Miami and 30 miles southeast of Naples. Everglades City is surrounded by several scenic parks, including Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Collier-Seminole State Park, and the Fakahatchee State Strand Preserve. Everglades City offers unique paddling adventures, scenic walks, boardwalks, museums, airboat tours, aero tours, fishing trips, boat tours, and plenty of delicious seafood including stone crab claws. You will experience a variety of eco-systems exclusive to this area and will have the opportunity to explore ecologies found no where else in the world. Visit our website for additional information on the location and surrounding areas.

We are pleased to have your interest in joining our team at the Ivey House Bed & Breakfast and North American Canoe Tours (NACT). NACT is a family run corporation, established in 1979 with business locations in Connecticut and Florida. The tubing location on the Farmington River in Connecticut is only open during the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Florida location, in Everglades City, consists of The Ivey House Inn, Lodge, and Cottage; Everglades Rentals and Eco Adventures; and the Ghost Orchid Grill. The Florida location is managed by Guest Services Management, LLC. Guest Services is responsible for the day -to- day operations of the facility as well as staff hiring.

We search for talented and professional employees who are eager to learn about the Everglades , and who will bring area knowledge and expertise to our guests. Employees need to be 21 years of age or older, upbeat, self motivated, outgoing with a positive attitude, and be able to work well with others. NACT employees are expected to be punctual, neat and clean, able to work short or long hourswhich might be necessary to help the operation run successfully. This might include helping with the canoes/kayaks, or in the dining room, cleaning, or whatever else is necessary as a team member. All applicants need to have previous experience for the position they are applying for. All employees will be on the Guest Services payroll and will receive their check every two weeks. Appropriate taxes and deductions will be made. No benefits are provided to “seasonal” employees. The Ivey House and NACT are drug free/ smoke free workplaces.

Limited rooms are available to full time seasonal employees for $5 per night. No pets, smoking or visitors are allowed in the employee areas. A coin operated washer and dryer is located in the Inn for employee use. NACT does not provide meals, phone, cable, or internet access (internet access is available at the library located a few blocks away). We encourage all employees to have a cell phone and their own Postal Box. Only emergency phone calls for employees will be accepted at the Ivey House. Other things we recommend you bring are a car, bike, and other things which can help you enjoy your employment with us. For additional employment information click here.

 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2008- 2009 SEASON

Concierge/Front Desk Clerks Experience in working directly with the public and extensive computer skills required. Customer service/multi-tasking skills necessary due to extensive guest interaction: address guest questions and concerns, answer phones, take reservations, check in/out guests, data entry and promote NACT and surrounding area activities. In addition, willingness to assist in other departments as needed. $9.00 per hour training wage, $10.00 per hour once independence is achieved.

Breakfast Cook and Assistant Breakfast Cook/Dishwasher Experience in working in a commercial kitchen as a breakfast cook. Able to cook for one to 100 people, assist in special events, preparing trip meals, and preparing box lunches. Needs to be extremely reliable and be willing and able to arrive to work at 5am. Needs to be able to work independently and needs to have high standards concerning safely, food quality, and food presentation. In addition, willingness to assist in other departments as needed. $9.00 per hour training wage, $10.00 per hour once independence is achieved.

Guide / Rental Agent Experience in professional guiding, driving 15 passenger van with trailer, able to lift canoes and kayaks independently, and must possess exceptional customer service. In addition, willingness to assist in other departments as needed. $9.00 per hour training wage, $10.00 per hour once independence is achieved.

Do you have what it takes? Look over our web sites and ask lots of questions. You may direct questions to our e-mail address . Once you have determined that you qualify for a position with NACT and you would like to spend your time with us, please e-mail the following information. You will not be considered for employment without including all of the following items.

1.) Your Cover Letter of Intent - including position applying for, similar experiences in that field, what skills and qualities you can bring to that position, months available, number of hours you wish to work per week, pay range, etc.)

2.) Your Resume

3.) Your Personal and Professional References - include current phone numbers

Visit our web sites at www.evergladesadventures.com
and www.iveyhouse.com

North American Canoe Tours and Ivey House is a drug-free workplace and random drug testing does take place. North American Canoe Tours, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual in any phase of employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, age, disability, or any other legally protected status under applicable law.

 

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