Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
DEPT: Forest Service
AVAILABILITY: 4/26/2020–10/3/2020
RV INFORMATION: Full hookups are provided including reimbursement for propane if needed. Water, Sewer, Electric. No TV reception.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Campground Host • Trail/Campground Maintenance • General Assistance Photo Courtesy of FS DescriptionEagle Creek recreation area is the first developed recreation area in the Forest Service system. The day use area is an extremely busy site, especially on weekends and holidays. The host must be able to interact in a friendly manner with dozens of visitors daily. The site has a historic flush restroom facility on site and is located among tall Douglas-fir and maple trees. Salmon viewing is popular in the fall. In 2017, the Eagle Creek Fire started in not far from the trailhead. The fire spread to roughly 48,000 acres in size and resulted in the closing of the Eagle Creek trail. We are looking to fill a hosting posing at the day use area/trailhead in anticipation of a possible reopening of the Eagle Cr. Trail. This is an extremely busy location that will require a large amount of visitor caontacts. Host Duties: Host will provide maintenance and information services. Duties include cleaning two restrooms at a minimum of twice a day, stocking fee envelopes, keeping paved areas clean by picking up litter and using leaf blower, emptying garbage, providing information to visitors, and mowing and weed eating as needed. Host will also measure and record water system chlorine levels daily. Days on are Thursday – Monday, with Tuesday and Wednesday as days off. Subsistence reimbursement is available. COUPLES PREFERRED. Full hookups provided: water, sewer, electric, and propane if needed (there is no TV reception). Area Description: The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area protects the spectacular canyon where the Columbia River cuts through the Cascade Mountains – with cliffs and overlooks of Washington to the north and Oregon’s mountains and waterfalls to the south. The Gorge is unique in its natural and cultural history, as well as its designation as a National Scenic Area. HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: Full hookups are provided including reimbursement for propane if needed. Water, Sewer, Electric. No TV reception.