Naturalist

Live Your Passion.  Add Your Magic.             

Job Summary 

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun.  At Montage, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us. 

Your Journey         

• Foster a meaningful connection between people, the land, and our property’s environmental goals and sustainability efforts, while supporting the well-being of the surrounding community 

• Develop and deliver educational presentations that exemplify a passion for the hotel’s location, geography, biology, flora & fauna, history, and culture  

• Commit to understanding terrain and local flora/fauna 

• Provide frequent, timely, and engaging narration for both small leisure groups and large corporate groups 

• Guide walking, biking, and other guest excursions while helping guests identify local wildlife and points of interest, providing engaging information about the surrounding area 

• Actively participate in monitoring and supporting property-wide sustainability and conservation initiatives whenever possible 

• Ensure the department abides by all safety, security, and sanitation policies 

• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments 

• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs      

About You  

• You have a strong passion for wildlife, the natural environment, and the study of living organisms and their ecosystems  

• You have the ability to communicate in a group setting 

• You have the ability to collaborate and communicate with a positive attitude 

• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same 

• You are trustworthy and have integrity 

Must Haves  

• Experience dealing with natural resources, marine biology, environmental education, botany, forestry, environmental, geography, anthropology, history, or other related field of study preferred 

• Experience working in conservation, sustainability, zoology, or a related field a plus 

• Ability to lead nature walks and/or educational tours 

• Flexibility to work a dynamic schedule based on business demands including weekends and holidays  

• Luxury hotel experience is a plus 

You will Enjoy  

• Free meals   

• Free uniforms and cleaning  

• Ongoing community outreach events  

• Hotel discounts  

• Associate events throughout the year  

• Healthcare benefits  

• 401k retirement plan with company matching  

• Daily Pay Incentive Opportunity 

Physical Requirements  

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over  

• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift  

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift  

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location. 

The pay scale for Naturalist is $24.00.

The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.