Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Park Host, Horsecreek Campground
ADDRESS: PO Box 44270 or, 34443 Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove, CA 93244
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
AVAILABILITY: 7/1/2020–1/15/2021
RV INFORMATION: One camp site with full hook ups and phone line available for Volunteer Host.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Campground Host DescriptionPoint of contact for this opportunity: Robin.W.Lebo@usace.army.mil 559-597-2301. This Position is Year Round 2020 Provide hospitality and customer service to campground guests, assisting in the cleaning/upkeep of campground facilities and promoting safe responsible use of Corps of Engineer amenities. Campground hosts are expected to ensure park entrance gates open in the morning and secure gates at night. Conduct periodic walkthroughs of park, greeting public and answering questions. The Campground Host may be required to perform fee collection within the campground and remit camping fees to Nation Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) via computer. Some computer and cash register experience may be needed in order to perform NRRS operations. Campground hosts do not enforce park regulations; however, they are expected to be the eyes and ears of the park rangers and are expected to assist rangers and visitors during emergencies. During the winter months, weekday visitation is low with moderate use during the weekend. Work minimum 20 hours per week and live in natural outdoor setting, with your own RV. Special Skills: Minimum Qualifications: 1. Desire to meet and interact with persons from varied backgrounds. 2. Appearance should be neat and a positive reflection of the organization. 3. Ability to remain calm in busy situation. 4. Cognitive and verbal ability to answer visitor questions and communicate park rules. 5. Physical ability to navigate camp loop and visit campsites, pick up trash, light cleaning, lift 20 lbs and carry 25 feet (position may require extended periods in the outdoors during adverse conditions such as heat, cold or rain). 6. Visually able to spot safety hazards and take prompt appropriate action to correct in accordance with training provided. Desired Experience: 1. Customer Service or work with public, especially children and elderly. 2. Previous Park or outdoor recreation experience as employee or volunteer. • Previous RV Experience. Work manual 25 hours per week and live in natural outdoor setting, with your own RV. (Updated 12/31/2019) HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: One camp site with full hook ups and phone line available for Volunteer Host.