Retail
Volunteer
Job Description
Located in the northeast corner of Utah 2 miles from the Wyoming border, this is the Red Canyon of the Green River and the site of the Powell Scientific Expedition and William Ashley’s Rocky Mountain Fur Traders.
Red Canyon Visitors’ Center needs 3 couples to:
– Welcome visitors and provide information about the area.
– Assist visitors with purchases from the gift shop.
– Opening and closing duties associated with the Visitor Center.
– Keep records of visitation.
– Maintain a clean and safe environment for the visiting public.
– Report activity and issues to agency personnel.
– May be asked to help with other miscellaneous duties.
The schedule for the Visitors’ Center is Sunday through Saturday, with 1 couple working Monday-Wednesday and the other 2 couples taking the Thursday-Sunday shift; working half days those 4 days. Generally, the visitors’ center is open 6-7 hours per day.
Swett Ranch Historic Homestead
– Provide tours of the ranch (requires leading groups around the ranch and buildings).
– Maintain a clean and safe environment for the public.
– Keep records of visitation.
– May be asked to help with other miscellaneous duties around the ranch.
The schedule for the Swett Ranch Historic Homestead is Thursday-Sunday, 6 hours per day.
Scheduling is somewhat fluid in that volunteers determine their shifts with the general schedule in mind.
- Clerical/Office Machines
- General Assistance
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
The elevation at Red Canyon is 7,400 feet in a ponderosa pine forest.
Although the weather can be unpredictable, usually summer is from June through August and is clear and warm. Highs rarely exceed the 90’s and most nights are cool; dropping into the 50’s. While trees make it cool enough during the day you probably won’t need an air conditioner, the evenings may require a heater.
Rain is infrequent, but afternoon or evening thunderstorms with lightning may occur. Wind is a frequent event, so securing awnings and lawn chairs is important.
- General housekeeping
- Slip, trip, and fall hazards
- Equipment operation
- If COVID-19 is still a public issue, most visitor interactions will be outside of the Visitors’ Center Building and masks may be required.