Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000mOaTAAU/campground-host-gila-national-forest
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ADDRESS: Gila National Forest; 3005 East Camino del Bosque; Silver City, New Mexico 88061
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 3/8/2023 – 9/30/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Quemado Ranger District on the Gila National Forest is recruiting campground host to staff our two developed campgrounds in the Quemado Lake area.
Gila National Forest is comprised of 3.3 million acres of forested hills, majestic mountains, and wide-open spaces. It is best known for its wilderness areas, including the Gila Wilderness – the world’s first designated Wilderness. The Gila National Forest is also renowned for its night skies, opportunities for solitude, and ample recreational opportunities year-round.
Campground hosts are the public face of the Forest Service and represent the agency. Host positions are necessary to ensure visitors have an enjoyable stay by keeping facilities clean and in good condition and by providing information and a positive experience.
This posting is for multiple campground host positions:
Quemado Ranger Station
- Pinon and Juniper Campgrounds: opportunity from May-September 2023
These positions are located in beautiful Southwestern New Mexico on the Gila National Forest.
**Personal RV/camping trailer or tent is required for all positions. No housing is provided
Hosts are expected to be on-duty (actively communicating with visitors and maintaining the campground) for at least 32 but no more than 40 hours per week. Daily host activities are required 5 days a week.
Daily tasks include:
- Greet visitors, provide information, and display a courteous and helpful demeanor when rendering assistance to visitor questions
- Clean campsites and fire rings
- Restroom cleaning
- Garbage collection
- Encourage visitors to do the right thing by following all Forest Service rules and regulations
- Manage incoming reservations
- Report any violations to Forest Service staff
Grounds and facility maintenance activities, other than the daily activities listed, occur on an as-needed basis.
A propane reimbursement is available
A positive attitude and desire to talk to people are required. Experience with general maintenance and trade skills is a plus. Hosts should be in good physical condition and be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including rain and wind.
- Backpacking/Camping
- Carpentry
- Drivers License
- First Aid Certificate
- General Assistance
- Hand Power Tools
- Landscaping/Reforestation
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
Campgrounds are located in the Quemado Lake area in a remote area of New Mexico. Locations have little to no cellular service. All host sites are equipped with electric, water hook-ups, and sewage hook up. Mesa and Upper End campgrounds are located with in walking distance of Lake Roberts and the Gila Wilderness.