Outdoor Recreation Aide

Position Title Office Services Aide Department Outdoor Recreation Ctr Department Summary

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for guiding students on various outdoor excursions such as skiing, and hiking among other outdoor activities. The incumbent will also be responsible for renting and inspecting outdoor recreation equipment. As well as keeping all student files up to date and validating students eligibility to rent from our center. Custodial duties are also required as part of this position. Weekday and weekend driving duties are also required as part of the position as needed.

General Job Description

Job description may include routine, varied, and moderately complex duties involving a moderate degree of responsibility and judgment. May require previous training or equivalent experience. May direct or coordinate activities of other student employees.

Skills and/or Duties:

• Routine data entry
• Answering phones; greeting customers; taking messages
• Scanning and making copies
• Training new hires
• Managing schedules
• Providing support to students (tutors, peer mentors, orientation leaders)
• Conduct presentations
• Managing confidential information
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Specific Duties

The Incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the function of the Fly-Book Software. Assisting students with equipment checkout, and returns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold certifications that outdoor recreation deems necessary.
• Serve as a guide as well as maintain regular office duties.
• Maintain regular attendance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• No experience to some clerical/office experience

Preferred Qualifications

Students should be knowledgeable about various outdoor recreation activities. Students should also know the basic functions of outdoor equipment and maintenance.

Physical Demands

• Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Bending - Frequently
• Squatting - Frequently
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Repetitive hand motion - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Prolonged use of computer - Frequently

Hourly Rate $12.50/ Hour Preferred Work Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Employment Term Fall - 2025 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1245P Desired Start Date 08/18/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Posted Date 07/07/2025 Job Posting Close Date 12/31/2025 Special Instructions Summary

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices, or by calling ... or emailing .... to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

EEO Statement

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Posting Contact Information

Contact Person Adrian Gallegos Contact Person's Job Title Campus Recreation Coordinator Contact Person's Phone ... Contact Person's Email ...