Campground Host

Parks are essential to the well-being of environments, economies and all people. California’s state parks and the recreational programs supported by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and its divisions of Boating and Waterways, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, and Office of Historic Preservation, are gateways to these benefits and to opportunities to connect with families, friends, and communities.

With 280 state park units, over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites, and 4,500 miles of trails, the department contains the largest and most diverse recreational, natural, and cultural heritage holdings of any state agency in the nation. More than 75 million people annually visit California’s State Park System.Together, state park system lands protect and preserve an unparalleled collection of culturally and environmentally sensitive structures and habitats, threatened plant and animal species, ancient Native American sites historic structures and artifacts… the best of California’s natural and cultural history. McConnell State Recreation Area is looking for a camp host for its Campground! If you have great people skills and love camping we are looking for you! Volunteer at least 20 hours a week in the campground in exchange for a rent free site with water, sewer, and power.

Duties * Assist with camper registration * Check up on the campground * Answer visitor questions * Sell firewood * Perform light maintenance Requirements * Work mornings and evenings * Own an RV or trailer no more than 35ft long * Age 21 or older McConnell SRA Campground is located in the central valley near Ballico California There are many opportunities to enjoy spectacular sunsets, wildlife viewing. Completion of 200 hours of volunteer service to receive a complimentary California State Parks Annual Pass

Contract length: 9 months

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary