Overview
TOURISM SERVICES ASSISTANT
Mesa Grande Business Development Corporation
Golden Eagle Farm, 27236 Highway 78, Ramona CA
www.thegoldeneaglefarm.com
SUMMARY
This is a grant-funded, two-year .75FTE (30 hrs per week) position. The Tourism Office Assistant will report to the BDC Board of Directors, and will work closely with the Tourism Services Coordinator, the Board, and the BDC Special Project Coordinator, who is the Project Manager for the grant.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assistance to the Tourism Services Coordinator sin support of farm store operations, vacation rentals, and special events such as Night Markets, holiday festivals, farm tours and open houses.
Preference will be given to qualified Native American candidates, and to candidates with previous experience working for a federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal enterprise.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide day-to-day administrative support to the BDC office
· Greeting and assisting visitors to the Golden Eagle Farm office/farm store
· Managing farm store operations as directed
· Providing logistical (set-up/take-down) support to special events (Night Markets, farm tours, etc)
· Maintaining clean and orderly condition of office/farm store and vacation rental(s) to ensure positive visitor experience
· Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Previous experience in administrative, operations or event management positions
· Valid driver’s license
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Ability to sit, stand, walk, operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift or move materials weighing approximately 25 pounds
· Respect for tribal sovereignty, culture, traditions and community values.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily office-based, but may require occasional evening or weekend work in connection with special events and promotional activities on the Golden Eagle Farm. Occasional work-from-home days may be authorized at the discretion of the Board.
Successful candidate must comply with all applicable tribal policies and procedures.
COMPENSATION
The position is funded at $20 per hour. Benefits include vacation pay and sick leave. No health insurance is provided.
TO APPLY
Download application form at www.thegoldeneaglefarm.com/jobs. Return completed application form along with resume to marsha@mesagrandeband-nsn.gov.
About Mesa Grande Business Development Corporation
The MGBDC is responsible for business and economic development activities on behalf of the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. It is headquartered at the 560-acre Golden Eagle Farm, which became Mesa Grande trust land in February 2025. The farm is currently home to a 16-acre organic/regenerative produce garden and associated retail farm store; two vacation rental homes that also serve as small meeting venues; and outdoor event space for day/short-term rental.
The Tourism Services Coordinator position is funded by a two-year grant from the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) under the Tribal Tourism Grant Program. The position is intended to support implementation of a professional designed marketing program to enhance the Golden Eagle's visibility, increase visitor traffic and help generate additional revenue for MGBDC operations.
