Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000kQsAAAU/campground-host-both-campgrounds-2023
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ADDRESS:
Bryce Canyon National Park
Highway 63
Bryce, Utah 84764
DEPT: National Park Service
DATES: 4/1/2023 – 11/1/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Bryce Canyon National Park is seeking volunteer Campground Hosts for either North or Sunset Campgrounds for the 2023 summer season! Camp Host positions are expected to last 2-3 months. If you apply for this position, you may be assigned to one campground as needed. *Note: There is a separate announcement for Bryce Canyon Sunset Campground hosting opportunities.
By becoming a campground host at Bryce Canyon National Park, you’ll have the opportunity to live in a place that some only dream of visiting. Bryce Canyon is best known for a vibrant abundance of Hoodoos (spire like rock formations)! Situated at 8,000 ft the park lends itself to a diversity of wildlife and plant life, fantastic dark skies, and geologic wonders that defy description.
Staff and visitors alike are regularly taken aback by the astounding landscape of Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyon is not a single canyon, but a series of natural amphitheaters, carved out of the high plateau.
While Bryce Canyon is an unparalleled place to live and work, it does have its own set of challenges. We welcome over two million visitors annually. This visitation is concentrated to hiking adventures and viewpoints largely located along the 18-mile scenic drive and getting a coveted spot in one of our campgrounds can get pretty tricky in the height of summer visitation. Patience, and empathy for guests are key to a successful operations here at Bryce.
Campground Operations
North Campground is the only reservation-based campground in Bryce Canyon National Park, administered through recreation.gov.
The campground is located across the road to the east of the Visitor Center and is comprised of 99 sites in four loops. Loops A and B are designated for RV campers. Loops C and D are for tent campers.
There are no sewer, water, or electrical hook-ups available for visitors. A dump station is available at the south end of the campground. Potable water is available near the dump station.
North Campground is close to the Visitor Center, General Store (showers), and the Bryce Amphitheater trail network.
A Day in the Life of Sunset Campground Host:
- Help visitors locate their campsites
- Provide information and orientation on campground, park, and shuttle
- Restock maps, campsite pay envelopes
- Educate campers on campground regulations
- Report maintenance issues
- Roving campground throughout the day
- Using recreation.gov to update tags and site assignments
- Live their best life in wonderland
Applicants should be able to do the following:
- Operate a government vehicle safely
- Practice and provide exemplary customer service
- Communicate with visitors
- Work with Staff and other campground hosts
- Respond with patience, tact, and empathy
Other Favorable Qualifications:
- Costumer service experience
- Experience with campground operations and RV lifestyles
- Familiarity with online reservation such as recreation.gov or similar
- Proficiency in navigating reservation systems via phone or table
- Backpacking/Camping
- Drivers License
- General Assistance
- Map Reading
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
Weather and Climate
In summer the days tend to be pleasant, with daytime highs in June typically in the high 60’s to low 70’s (F), high 70’s to low 80’s in July and August, while September is similar to June. The rainy season occurs in July and August with frequent, usually brief, afternoon thunderstorms which produce heavy rain and frequent lightning. Snowstorms in April and October aren’t uncommon and may produce heavy snowfall.
Bryce Canyon National Park elevations reach 9,100 feet (2778 meters). People with heart or respiratory concerns should be especially careful not to overexert themselves.
- Slip, trip, and fall hazards
- lightning, summer monsoon events, high elevation, sun exposure, freezing temperatures
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