Seasonal Forest Host

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Overview

Work in Nature. Support Families. Make a Meaningful Impact.

Better Place Forests is a nonprofit organization dedicated to permanently protecting forest land while guiding meaningful end-of-life experiences deeply rooted in nature.

We are hiring Forest Hosts to support guest experiences, memorial facilitation, and forest stewardship at our conservation memorial forest.

This role blends hospitality, outdoor work, grief-informed support, and hands-on forest care. It’s ideal for someone who thrives outdoors, communicates with warmth and confidence, and takes pride in both operational excellence and compassionate service.

Duties

• Welcome and guide guests during Forest Visits and Memorial Tree tours
• Support in-forest sales conversations and answer guest questions
• Prepare for and facilitate Forest Memorials with professionalism and care
• Guide ash placements and support meaningful memorial moments
• Install Memorial Markers and complete required documentation
• Maintain accurate visit notes and case updates using internal systems
• Support trail maintenance, forest care, and visitor area upkeep
• Monitor onsite safety and report hazards
• Participate in daily team huddles and support community engagement initiatives

This role requires balancing empathy, professionalism, physical stamina, and attention to detail in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Experience

• Experience in customer-facing roles delivering exceptional service
• Strong communication skills and comfort speaking to groups
• Emotional maturity and comfort supporting individuals during sensitive end-of-life moments
• Ability to work independently in remote outdoor environments
• Adaptability and strong follow-through
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather and hiking uneven terrain
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Valid driver’s license (ROV training provided)
• Comfortable learning digital tools and documentation systems

Experience in conservation, hospitality, end-of-life services, or mission-driven organizations is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• 8-24 hours per week based on operational needs
• Weekend availability required
• Onsite in Flagstaff, AZ
• Comfortable working with cremated remains

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Join us in shaping the future of conservation memorial forests.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday?

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (Required)

Work Location: In person