Jobs & Employment
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 Mountain Resort – multiple openings:
Snowshoe Mountain Resort – Employment Opportunities
Green Bank Observatory – multiple openings:
Summer is just around the corner and GBO still has a couple of Observatory job opportunities open. Please pass these postings on to your friends and family!
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)
Information Specialist – Durbin Visitor Center
Qualifications:
High school diploma, good communication skills, and knowledge of Pocahontas County. Weekends are required at both locations; to be filled immediately and will be full time through October. Training will be provided. On-site requirements may apply.
Applicants must possess exceptional hospitality skills and demonstrate strong ability to learn and share information about Pocahontas County, attractions, train schedules, etc. and promote local businesses and services to visitors. Applicants must be able to work independently, be reliable and uphold a high standard of hospitality and professionalism.
Basic Duties:
Answer telephone, greet visitors and assist them with verbal information. Give driving directions and assist with lodging, attractions, dining suggestions, etc. Keep track of the number of visitors for monthly statistic report.
Maintain the public restroom inside the Durbin Art Center & Visitor Center; maintain a tidy appearance of the visitor center space.
Other Basic Duties:
Provide sales support for the Arts Council. Training will be provided.
Full-Time, Seasonal Hours:
9am – 5pm, Late May – October in conjunction with the Greenbrier Express Line
Information Specialist – Green Bank Observatory Satellite Visitor Center
The Green Bank Observatory satellite visitor center position is a cooperative arrangement with the Green Bank observatory Science Center.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, good communication skills, and knowledge of Pocahontas County. Weekends are required at both locations; to be filled immediately and will be full time through October. Training will be provided. On-site requirements may apply.
Applicants must possess exceptional hospitality skills and demonstrate strong ability to learn and share information about Pocahontas County, attractions, train schedules, etc. and promote local businesses and services to visitors. Applicants must be able to work independently, be reliable and uphold a high standard of hospitality and professionalism.
Basic Duties:
Answer telephone, greet visitors and assist them with verbal information. Give driving directions and assist with lodging, attractions, dining suggestions, etc. Keep track of the number of visitors for monthly statistical report.
Other Basic Duties:
Offer support to the Green Bank Science Center operations that include occasional gift shop sales and cash register operations. Training will be provided.
Full-Time, Seasonal Hours:
9am – 5pm, May – October, Thursday – Monday. Weekends and holidays required.
Email Cover Letter & Resume to Exec. Director, Chelsea Faulknier
tourism24954@gmail.com