What is a Worker Cooperative:
Echo is a Collective Board Worker Cooperative, which means the majority of employees at Echo are owners (we call them members) and they have a seat on the Board of Directors. Each member, even the founding members, have an equal vote, no matter how much they make or how long they have been involved!
There are three types of employees:
Non-Member Employees (Generally Seasonal) | $18.00/HR | Our non-member employees can work in any department and are either working to become a member, are seasonal or migratory, or just dont want to become a member. Non-member employees report to the managing member in charge of their department. They also have a seat on the Employee Advisory Board which has a representative on the Board of Directors.
Members (Usually Career, Sometimes Seasonal) | $22.00/HR | Members have undergone a 6 month canadicy period meaning they have worked for Echo for 6 months, submitted an approved application and paid the membership fee of $500.00. They are owners, receive dividends, and have a seat on the Board of Directors. Members report to the managing member in charge of their department.
Managing Members (Legit Career Mode) | $26.00/HR | Managing Members, or members that manage operations, departments or employees, have submitted an approved business/operations plan. These employees also have the opportunity to make passive income through the cooperative by offering rentals, retail or other services. Managing Members report to the General Manager.
In 2022, we are excited to hire the following positions in the Yosemite National Park Region:
Sightseeing Adventure Guide | April 1st - October 15th. This flexible position is also referred to as our front country guide and includes family based sightseeing adventures, adaptive tours, shuttles, and short hiking excusurions as well as BBQs and swimming. This position is perfect for a beginner guide or a guide with that enjoys teaching children and sharing the joys if Yosemite with other visitors! All training is included. Piece rate averages 18.00/Hour with overtime and tips. Minimum certifications include Wilderness First Aid or greater, CPR, Leave No Trace, and California Food Handlers. Fly Fishing Guide | April 1st - October 15th with the possibility for year round. This flexible position can include family based front country fly fishing adventures, backcountry hiking adventures, or the occasional multi day backpacking adventures based on your skills and experience. This position is perfect for a beginner fly fishing guide and an experinced guide looking for membership within the cooperative. We are also always scouting new locations around California, so be prepared for a few adventures. Piece rate averages 18.00/Hour plus overtime and tips. Minimum certifications include Wilderness First Responder or greater, CPR, Leave No Trace, and California Food Handlers.
Short Season Fly Fishing Guide | June 1st - September 30th. This part time postion can include family based front country fly fishing adventures, backcountry hiking adventures, or the occasional multi day backpacking adventures based on your skills and expereince. This position is perfect for a beginner fly fishing guide and an experinced guide looking for membership within the cooperative. Piece rate averages 18.00/Hour plus overtime and tips. Minimum certifications include Wilderness First Aid or greater, CPR, Leave No Trace, and California Food Handlers.
Adventure Coordinator and Housekeeper | Position beginning April 1st. This is a 35/hour a week position that splits your shift between: 1. Housekeeping and stayover service for our suite and our double queen room. 2. The acting adventure coordinator at our retail and adventure desk helping guests with retails sales, visitor information, adventure reservations. This is a strenuous position that requires lifting, walking up stairs, bending and other activities. Both Adventure Coordinator positions are great opportunities for individuals brand new to the recreation and guiding industry. Starting at 18.00/Hour
Adventure Coordinator and Retail | April 1st - October 15th. This is a 40/hour a week evening position features 4, 10 hour shifts allowing you to explore Yosemite on your 3 day weekend! While at work you'll focus on retail and adventure desk, helping guests with retail sales, visitor information, adventure reservations, and room check-ins. This is a fast paced position that allows infinite opportunites to specialize in retail and inventory managment, reservations logistics or another specialities based on your interests. Both Adventure Coordinator positions are great opportunities for individuals brand new to the recreation and guiding industry. Starting at
18.00/Hour
Training:
Echo's Guide Week will run from March 21st - March 25th. Training stipend for the week is $600.00 plus food and lodging, and attendance is highly recommended for all guides and coordinators.
Employee Advisory Board:
Each non-member employee will have a seat on the Employee Advisory Board. The EA Board will elect one non-member employee to chair (run) the meetings and act as a representative for the group. That elected member will have a seat on Echo’s Board of Directors. The EA Board will meet a minimum of once a month.
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We encourage ALL APPLICANTS including women, LGTBQ+ and BIPOC anglers and adventurers to apply with the hope of opening this incredible industry to a larger, more diverse population of outdoor leaders!
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