Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000fUe7AAE/park-host-at-schwarz-campground
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ADDRESS: Dorena Lake; 75819 Shortridge Hill Road; Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DATES: 4/15/2023 – 9/15/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Seeking to fill two (2) sets of Park Host positions from April 15 – Sep 15, 2023. Park Hosts must be a team of 2.
Volunteers will be working with Recreation Operations of the Willamette Valley Project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Schwarz Campground.
Duties include visitor assistance, using the online check-in system, roving the campground, engaging with families, booth operations, dam tours, parades and other outreach programs, light paperwork, and litter pickup etc. Duration early spring and late summer. All duties will be based on skill set and availability. Background check is required to perform duties. Schwarz Campground and all Corps lands around both Dorena and Cottage Grove Lakes have an alcohol prohibition. All Corps personnel, contractors, volunteers and the public are required to follow this restriction.
DUTIES
Duties include visitor assistance, roving the campground, engaging with families, booth operations, dam tours, outreach programs, light paperwork, and litter pickup, etc
QUALIFICATIONS
Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, computer operation, driving golf cart, booth operations and general maintenance skills.
SKILLS
Drivers License
First Aid Certificate
General Assistance
Hand Power Tools
Map Reading
Public Speaking
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoors and outdoors at family-friendly recreation sites. Working as a team with USACE staff and independently.
JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
Electrical hazards
Equipment operation
Equipment maintenance
Fire protection
Work organization and process flow (including staffing and scheduling)
Work practices
Workplace violence
Ergonomic problems
Lack of emergency procedures
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes