Maintenance
Volunteer
Job Description
Park Resident Campground Host at Oscar Scherer State Park May – September 2021
Maintenance
Oscar Scherer State Park- Resident campground host (May/September 2021)
Job Title: Resident Campground Host. Location: Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, Florida.
Date: May 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021.
Project Duration: Minimum 24 hours per week for an individual or 32 hours per week for a couple.
General Description of Duties: Thorough cleaning and routine maintenance of campground bathhouses and camp sites. Campground hosts will be required to provide public relations and general park information, monitor activities in the campground, and notify park staff when action is needed. Campground hosts must maintain campground facilities and sites to Florida Park Service standards set by the Park Manager and work on special projects as designated by management.
Benefits to Volunteer: Personal enrichment and experience working in a state park. Camp hosts will receive a camp site at no charge. Oscar Scherer State Park is located 10 minutes south of downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key. It is the perfect natural oasis while still having access to the busy city and beaches.
Goal/Outcome of Job: Provide professional services to park visitors by maintaining clean and safe campsites, grills, restrooms, and walking paths.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Desired: No particular knowledge or experience required, however knowledge of the Florida Park System, and/or experience as a Camp Host is desired. Must be able to follow verbal and/or visual instructions, withstand exposure to the outdoors in Florida weather for hours at a time and lift up to 25 lbs. Camp hosts must have skills in maintaining clean facilities, following through with assignments, and communicating effectively to park visitor, park staff, and park management. Training will be provided at orientation of specific job duties.
Special Requirements: Volunteer uniform must be worn when on duty as per Florida Park Service standards. Must be willing to accommodate schedule changes at management’s discretion. Must follow all rules and regulations in the Florida State Park Volunteer Handbook and as discussed at orientation.
District 4.Oscar Scherer State Park