Volunteer Visitor Center Hosts
US Army Corps of Engineers- Green River Lake
Office
Volunteer
Job Description
Green River Lake is looking for or a couple who is very friendly, people-oriented, and loves to camp to help serve our team as Visitor Center Hosts. The position will run from April 19 thru Oct.27, 2024, working at least 30 hours per week (including weekends and holidays). Hosts would need to work every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) throughout the season but would be off during the week. Some weekdays may be requested if a holiday falls during the week. Typical Duties would include: working in a Visitor Center environment, meet and greet visitors, answering phones, minor gardening duties, re-filling brochure racks, show short film about the lake, help feed and care for reptile/amphibian displays, fill bird feeders, assist rangers with interpretive programs, promote the Corps water safety initiative, assist with the recreational equipment rental and loner lifejacket programs.
Requirements:
-Host must provide their own camper (must be in good repair and appearance)
-Ability to communicate effectively with the public
-Ability to maintain a set schedule and turn in progress report of duties performed
-Willingness to commit to a long-term agreement
Needs to be comfortable in an office setting, talking with and interacting with all ages of visitors. May be asked to perform interpretive programs, needs to be comfortable with that. At times, conflict resolution skills may come into to play, dealing with difficult visitors. This position requires the individual (s) to live in a campground environment but will work in a Visitor Center environment. It can be expected that USACE staff will regularly check-in with the individuals and a daily log will be filled out with the day’s accomplishments.