Camp Host

Harris Beach Campground – Camp Host

S. Oregon Coast

Full hook-up site – 50 amp & washer & dryer on site – no fee

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors, selling firewood 5 nights a week, and general campground maintenance. This assignment works side by side with the Yurt Host to cover each other’s days off. Cover Yurt cleaning 2-days a week in addition to daily responsibilities.

General Responsibilities:

·         Firewood, fire starters & bike helmets sales daily, keep brochure & doggie bag dispenser stocked.

·         Playground area – litter pick and blow.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in and checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Alert staff to safety issues, repairs needed, facility issues, and major cleaning needs.

·         Provide general restroom checks for toilet paper.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.) & accomplish tasks using tools including: basic hand and power/battery operated tools, blowers, and trimmers.

Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

Additional Responsibilities, Based on Park Need:

·         Provide campground maintenance such as light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

Restricted Tasks: (Case by case basis: Needs District Manager and Safety Program Coordinator approval)

·         Perform direct registration duties, including using ORMS.

·         Performing high hazard tasks as outlined in the volunteers and Safety Sensitive Tasks Procedure, including:

o   Operating chainsaws and heavy equipment.

o   Servicing large equipment, plumbing, electrical work, and/or welding.

o   Working at a height over 6 ft. or excavation deeper than 4 ft.

o   Confined space entry

o   Exposure to contaminants requiring respiratory protection.

·        Hosts may share information on rules and inform visitors, but not enforce or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This task is prohibited and not subject to approval.