I have a job interview I am preparing for in the early morning. The location is a minimum 2hr drive from my home, probably more with the snow storm blowing outside. The position is temporary/seasonal, and I have an option/opportunity to live on site during my stay.
The position is in the outdoors/winter sports tour industry in a high elevation canyon. The employer is a private resort owner seeking experienced outdoors guides. The location is extremely remote. I am unsure of internet capabilities.
I spoke with the hiring manager on the telephone (he called me for an interview and wanted me to pack my trailer and head up for the season immediately. I told him I need time for making personal arrangements before leaving the valley for several weeks).
According to the hiring manager, he has had several guides quit the season and head back to the valley. The season is only 5 weeks in, and he has a minimum of 10 weeks to go. Based on the amount of snow this year, the season may even extend beyond that.
I inquired about on-site employee lodging, which is available in form of a heated private cabin with electricity and a refrigerator. There is no water or food access- I would need to truck that in myself from the nearest town 20 miles away. I am unsure of internet access at the location.
I will be meeting several team members during the interview, as well as taking a field trip with them on a general workday (exploring the property features and trails etc), which could take up to 2-3hrs in itself of being in contact with my potential new coworkers/camp mates. I will also be in contact with the hiring manager during this time, possibly during the outing. I normally don't participate in unpaid training interviews, with certain exceptions for certain positions. This is one of those positions I am making an exception for.
With all of this time during the interview, there will be a lot of time to ask questions. What would be some decent questions to respond and engage the team and manager with?
The wage was listed as TBD because of the assumed background needed in winter survival, safety, transportation in winter conditions, etc. All of which I am highly experienced with. What wage would you think would be appropriate for the season? Keep in mind, on-site lodging is provided, food/water access and transportation are not. I have my own transportation and a trailer for pulling food and water to the cabin.